20 - Sunday, September 5, 1999 — North Shore News north shore news * HOME & GARDEN | IT’S pronounced “fung shway” and it is one of many topics in the decorating field today. Literally translated, it means “wind and water.” So whar is all this talk of fag Shur Being a skeptic myscif, I decided to look further into this field of study and inter- estingly enough found it quite fascinating. The proponents of feng shui believe that it is possi- ble to maintain harmony and balance in the universe ip nature. In other words, people, the carth and the universe are all associated by energy. This energy is known as “chi.” home iders Our homes are divided into various compartments. Each one of these conipart- ments has a certain meaning in our lives depending on what direction it faces. For example, the kirchen is considered the most important room in the house. It is the source of nourishment for the house- hold therefore a large supply of food symbolized a happy site the room's entrance. Trying tor a baby? Make sure the head of your bed faces north. Remember too that red is a very lucky color! It is associated with fire and symbolizes life, hap- piness and warmth. So, if you're looking for a change or just looking to dump a streak of bad luck look inte the following books on feng shui. They may even improve your love life! @ Feng Shui, Arranging Yous Home To Change Your Life, by Kirsten M. Lagatree. Feng Shui, The Book of Cures, by Nancilee Wydra. — Barb Lunter ts a West Vancouver resident. Her flo- If we harness this chi we imay be able to maximize the positive effects that it car- ries. In this way our fate y be redirected. mn a lot of ways feng shut is what we have always referred to as “street appeal.” Some houses just ‘have great chi. for the home. green guide : TODAY: is the last day of the Vancouver Dahlia ~ :Society’s annual show and safe from | to 5 p.m. ‘on Saturday and from ] to 4 p.m. on Sunday at VanDusen Garden at 37th and Oak St. in Vancouver. Admission is $3. For more informa- tion, call 584-5124. SEPT. 11: The Vancouver Bonsai Club’s annu- al Show and Sale takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 and healthy family. The kitchen fayout should be extremely simple in order for the chi to move freely creating a sense of balance The bedroom is another room of importance. Having restless sleep? Try placing your bed diagonally oppo- ral products are available at Avant — Gardener, 1460 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. Send questions or idens te Barb c/o the North Shore News, 1139 Lonsdale Aye, North Vancouver, B.C., V7M 2H4. You can also check ont her Web site at . pm. in the Cedar Room at the VanDusen . Botanical Garden at 37th and Oak in Vancouver. Admission is $3. SEP. 12; Feast of Fields is being held this year at VanDusen Botanical Gardens in Vancouver. Join some of B.C.’s top restaurants, chefs, winc- makers and brewers in this fundraiser to benefit Farm Folk City Folk and VanDusen Garden. The event runs from 1 to 5 p.m. Advance tickets are $75 and available from Farm Folk City Folk at 730-0450. , NEWS photo Paut McGrath USING feng shui to organize and decorate your home might isad to better health and happiness. Anticipetine Winter Window Pains? Cal 904-7777. for Estimates Showroom: 705 West 2nd Ave., North Vancouver : 4 | Attic octor Windows * Roofing + Ventilation + Insulation - Boors « Skylights, . Taking the PAIN out of Home improvements! .