Baby room brings business back to life!

Here is another project done in Brazil, this time in Sao Paulo. After a complete home Feng Shui analysis this family learned that an unused room was a very important space for prosperity. In addition, it was located in the north sector of their house which refers to their career and professional luck and had a special star responsible for their health. With so much potential, it was obvious we had to turn this forgotten bedroom into a vibrant and useful area. They agreed to let me transform it into a unisex baby room to accommodate their grandchildren.

At first we where a bit scared about the changes suggested but when we saw it all coming together, it all made sense. Now we are not sad anymore that our children no longer live with us. We are happy that they love coming back to visit and we feel blessed to be able to pass on our love to the next generation. But the most shocking change happened in our business about a few month after the redecoration and fixing some plumbing issues. Clients started knocking at our door and we had more work than we ever wished for. I guess Katia’s belief  that our surroundings influence our lives in much more ways than we can imagine, is true. – H.K., Sao Paulo – Brazil

Fitting all in a small apartment

It is always a challenge when you move to a smaller apartment. Where to place all your furniture and stuff? The key is organization and planing.

This was a project I did a few years ago to help a family in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, arrange their little apartment. Offering remote service is one of  the aspects that make Elyts Ltd. unique. There are no time zones we can’t deal with nor distances that keep us from getting the job done. Many clients appreciate it as they can focus on their needs after working hours in the comfort of their homes and  casual wear when talking to us via skype. I find that clients who choose to receive a service remotely, become more engaged as they have to express their needs more precisely. I guess they also like the fact that the service isn’t as expensive as having the professional travel to their home or office.

So here is a glimpse of solutions suggested to this family:

Tailored solutions for a special school

One year has passed since I provided Feng Shui consultancy to the ELG school and finally went back to collect feedback and see if they had done any changes suggested. I was stunned…

How rewarding work is when you can measure change and see how it improved people’s lives. The school engaged their teachers and staff and really made great modifications to decoration and room locations. Some very simple, others a bit more complex. The most obvious was the reception area, as you can see from the before and after pictures. So what were the key recommendations made?

Update your Bling!

Hopefully the cold and wet winter days will soon be over and give space to inspiring spring time in the north. Nothing better than reviewing your wardrobe and accessories to make room for the colors of the coming season.

Grabling has just launched their new collection which is inspired by the Amazon rainforest. In their catalogue they disclosed the hottest spring / summer color trends for 2013.

Emerald is the color of 2013. You will see it from home decor to clothing. If you want to buy something that you can wear all year long, go for emerald. There are also great color combinations that will help you put together and outfit that says “I know what is fashionable!”.

Find here the hot report and get ready for style!

Feng Shui before and after

Once in a while, when a client allows, I share my work to inspire and enlighten others what is possible in the Elyts world. This case is about Feng Shui, how a family brought me into their home to have a simple check and ended up curing key areas in their lives.

In the article below you will find examples of places which needed change. The owner was very crafty and creative when putting into practice all the recommendations made to either cure or enhance specific spaces. The techniques I use are related to several different streams of the Feng  Shui school such as Flying Stars, Form School, etc. At the end I combine this with Interior Design knowledge to make it not only balanced but also beautiful. Clients need practical ideas that also match their own life-style.

Cage decor

There was a very nice article in a brazilian magazine this month about how to decorate your home with bird cages – but without birds! I thought this was awesome as here in China you find them in every corner. Below I share with you their pictures and also a few more I researched on the internet.

Have fun decorating!

simple white pagoda style cage pair

Feng Shui no Brasil !

Oportunidade única para quem mora no Brasil!

 

Personal Branding business case

Here is an example of how it all comes together under the Elyts roof.  I was approached by my client for the first time mid of 2012 for another project not related to personal branding. It was such a good experience for both of us that not long after, she hired me for the second mission that at first was called image consulting as she wanted me to create a logo for her existing blog.

The more we talked to understand her real needs, the more it turned out to go beyond a design. It led to evaluating her professional image and rebranding her business idea.

A personal note

This article is not a usual note on some trend or tendency. It’s a personal message to all my friends, colleagues, clients, followers and readers.

You might be wondering why the blog hasn’t been updated so frequently lately. 

Well, I had to apply my own teachings of work & life balance and expand the theory to the reality of “working mother of active toddler, expecting second child, experiencing mind-blowing morning sickness”.

There is no doubt that when I had to choose between taking care of my health, family and work I chose health. For all the other things there is a solution.

A special thanks to my clients who understand the situation and who were patient with my new deadlines. I must say that the first 14 weeks of pregnancy have been very enlightening and bring me yet another step closer to understanding the challenges of working women.

I will be away for a while but certainly back full speed before you know it. I’ll still be writing a few posts but will give priority to my growing family and getting work done for my clients. Feel free to write and contact me. I’ll keep you updated.

Meanwhile, I hope you had great holidays and a lucky start in the new year!

Warm greetings,

Katia Steilemann

Seasonal Greeting Card ideas

If you start early enough chances are you will be able to send out your seasonal greetings in time. Get some inspiration here:

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