The D Conti Living Blog
“Like sound waves or rippling water, all of my services build on and complement each other. I want to help achieve and share the joy of a well designed, organized, and energized home.”
What Color Personality Are you?
“Color is the Place where our Brains and the Universe meet.” — Paul Klee It is said that color holds power. It can impact our moods, emotions, and behaviors. It can also be a source of information. While an individual’s response to color can stem from personal...
3 Feng Shui Principles you can Implement at Home
Feng Shui is not a decor style or belief system. Practiced in Asia for construction of houses and offices, feng shui has to be seen as a larger body of knowledge. It deals with all living things and addresses how human beings relate to the greater realms of space,...
Small Spaces: Tips and Tricks to go from Generic to Smart & Stylish
Optimizing small spaces living. Make the most out of apartment living. Smart and stylish small space solutions. Tips and tricks to bring the wow effect to any apartment or condo.
Spring Cleaning: 3 Easy Home Organization Tips
Spring has sprung and that is a perfect time for me to share some thoughts on dealing with clutter and household organization.
My Favorite 2020 Kitchen Trends
I am pumped for 2020 and all of the new trends in interior design. It's exciting to take stock of where trends are heading and what's fun, fresh, and new at the beginning of a new year. Since kitchens are the crown jewel of every home, my first interior design blog of...
Beyond KonMari: 3 Crucial Steps to Getting Pumped for Tidying With Joy
By now we all have heard about the “joy of tidying” courtesy of one adorable Marie Kondo. Marie Kondo turned a personal passion in to a revolution and a household name. While purging your belongings may not spark joy for you personally or you find “saying thank you to...
5 Environmentally Friendly Interior Design Tips
"Buy less, choose well, make it last." -Vivienne Westwood "Environmentally Friendly" We all have heard of it and most likely used products and practices such as low-flow (dual flush) toilets, earth friendly cleaning supplies or cosmetics, energy saving light bulbs,...
Meet D Conti: Why I Started D Conti Living
Welcome to the D Conti blog! I am so excited to be sharing my story and passion with you and through it I hope to connect with you on whichever level you currently reside. Here’s a little background on myself, Dorothee Conti, my business, D Conti Living and the brand...
Debunked: The Power of Feng Shui Colors & 3 Practical Color Guidelines
“Should I avoid red in the bedroom? Will a red front door attract good luck to my home? What color will bring wealth, health, or a mate in to my life? The answer to these questions is simply this: no specific color has the power to do any of these things or turn your...
3 Feng Shui Rules for a Productive Home Office
More and more people around the globe work remotely these days. They are the self-employed, the corporate part-time remote workers, or the really independent, nomadic freelancers. Many individuals and employers find that the work/life balance benefits...
How to enhance your Home’s Feng Shui with Pets
Feng shui and pets go together like peaches and cream. A pet gives you something to care about and nurture. It spreads positive energy in your home and life, which makes for excellent feng shui. Their presence in our homes brings peace and harmony and...
Community Highlight: Thyme and Presence Interview.
I love connecting with creators, creatives, and other inspiring people in the San Diego community and beyond. Recently, I contributed some tips on Feng Shui and Design on the lifestyle website Thyme & Presence. Read more: What...
3 Feng Shui Principles you can Implement at Home
Feng Shui is not a decor style or belief system. While Feng Shui is practiced as a business in Asia for construction of houses and offices, it has to be seen as a larger body of knowledge. It deals with all living things and addresses how human beings relate to the...
Spring Cleaning: 3 Easy Home Organization Tips
Spring is here and a perfect time to share some thoughts on clutter and household organization. Modern psychology can connect what we do with our living environment and the state of our minds. While a “creative mess” may be stimulating for artists, a messy...
Form Feng Shui meets Interior Design: 5 Reasons Why the Two go Hand in Hand
“By your own efforts. Waken yourself, watch yourself. And live joyfully. You are the master.” — Buddha For many, feng shui may be a foreign concept. After studying feng shui with Cathleen McCandless and understanding its underlying principles, I’ve been able to see...
Meet D Conti: Why I Started D Conti Living
Welcome to the D Conti blog! I am so excited to be sharing my story and passion with you and through it I hope to connect with you on whichever level you currently reside. Here’s a little background on myself, Dorothee Conti, my business, D Conti Living and the brand...