Greetings!

March is a funny month; there are still winter storms in the East while in the West are beginning to see tulips, daffodils and cherry blossoms bloom. Add to that St. Patrick's Day, March break vacations and spring celebrations and we have a pretty full month of activities. This month, we're mixing it up with tips on beeing green and good Feng Shui greenery .

Don't forget, Room Redo gift certficates make a unique and lasting gift for any occasion! What a treat for your sweet!

Want a simple guide of the best design tips? Purchase Room Redo's "Make Your House into a Model Home." See below to order. This makes a great add-on for gift certificates too!

Houston Business Show

I worked an a fun project with the Detering Company recently. They have a terrific, 100-year old warehouse that has ten beautiful kitchen set ups. We had a great time decorating and creating vignettes to highlight the cabinets and countertops in each space. We'll feature some photos of that project next time so you can get your creative juices flowing for your own kitchen updates and remodels.

Until then, happy decorating!

Pamela

Pamela's new radio segment on CNN 650 is off to a great start. She debuted on Valentine's Day and discussed master bedrooms and how to bring hotel level luxury home. She then called in live from Fabulous Las Vegas and reviewed the fabulous new Palazzo Hotel. That gave her even more ideas to share on luxurious bedrooms! This month, she is seguing into using design and decor as a marketing tool. Business owners will enjoy the great tips she has to make the most of your work space.

You will be able to hear her podcasts and read articles from her each week @ Business and Life with Style. Please be sure to tune in to CNN 650 on the second and third Thursdays at 11:35 a.m. Sponsorships and advertising opportunities are avaiable so please call or email for more information and get your name out there with style!

Pamela has been asked to contribute to the new Great Day Houston web site. Many of her favorite design and Feng Shui tips will be available in a fresh, new format. Check it out at: Great Day Houston

LEISURE LEARNING UNLIMITED

Don't forget to enroll in our next two popular classes at Leisure Learning Unlimited. The next "Save $$$ While Turning Your House into a Model Home" is scheduled for January 16, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. and "Feng Shui to Improve Your Home, Finances & Life" is scheduled for January 23, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Log on to www.llu.com to register and find out more about these classes

Today's eco-friendly products are built to last longer, saving materials and expense. Keep in mind, when repairing or building a house, consider not only the materials but how they're used.
• Renewable Flooring. All-natural materials include bamboo, cork wool and linoleum. Youll also find recycled flooring, such as salvaged wood planks, glass tile, carpet made from melted-down plastic pop bottles and doormats made from old tires.
• Water-wise plumbing. The EPA's new WaterSense-labeled toilrts use under 1.3 gallons per flush - 20 percent less than the current federal standard and 60 percent less than toilets made before 1992.

Green plants reflect peace and harmony and will ease troubled minds. They alleviate all stress, and represent balance. Spiky plants can bring bad energy, but they can also reactivate areas of sluggish energy in the home, thus moving chi around. Having energy flowing around the house or office is good. Round-leafed plants encourage good energy and bring good fortune. Jade plants or money trees are particularly auspicious. Jasmine and Gardenia are the plants of friendship and a good gift to take when visiting. Also they are very good to have at home.

Daisies in the north add tranquility, in the northwest dignity and in the northeast motivation. Depending on what you need most, daisies can really have a positive effect on you.