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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Every time Iread your column I always wonder what yourhome looks like and imagine it must be inperfect order. I’m curious about your life andhow it was before you knew feng shui. Howmuch can you attribute your success in yourlife to the feng shui of your home? I find greatinterest in your column, but I can never seemto get motivated to clear stuff out.

The new year signifies new beginningsand opportunities for positivechange, so I’ll take this opportunity in

the first “Go Ask Alice” column of 2013 toshare my “before feng shui” story with you.

Multiple storage units filled with “stuff”

This may come as a shock, but about 10years ago, I had three storage units filledwith the things I thought I needed to keep— everything from clothes to furniture togadgets and kitchen tools. I loved to buythings and I kept almost everything. I waspaying $471 per month in storage unit rentbecause I lived in a condo and the closetsand shelves were filled to the gills. I neverunderstood why people would “de-clutter”and get rid of things. I thought living by the“I’ll keep it just in case” rule was best.

It’s in my natureFor those of you who know a bit about

astrology, I am a Cancer — a “double”Cancer at that. This just means that at thetime of my birth I had multiple emphasispoints in the constellation of Cancer.Double Cancers are like crabs in that theyoften resist change in the environment andhave a hard time letting go of stuff, verysimilar to the Rat personality in theChinese horoscope. Both crabs and ratsare driven by security.

The study of feng shuiWhen my career in media unexpectedly

ended, I immediately got interested in

understanding the bigger picture of life andstarted on the path of becoming a profes-sional astrologer. I immersed myself inlearning about life cycles and life potentialthrough astrology, which turned out to bea natural segue to studying feng shui. So, Itook some intensive training courses infeng shui, thinking that it would be a goodcomplement to astrology because theywere both about “energy.” When I finishedmy feng shui course, I was excited to haveinformation on how to help people set uptheir homes to reach their highest poten-tial. I immediately started offering feng shuiconsultations.

My awakeningThen about a year or two later, as I was

walking to my car with my significant other,I opened the trunk and revealed a clutteredmess. He jokingly said, “Feng shui consultantsays, do as I say not as I do, huh?” I got a bitdefensive and made excuses as to why Ineeded all those things, knowing deep

down that I was, in fact, living incongruently. I decided right then that even though I

had the knowledge, I couldn’t ask others todo what I didn’t do myself. I was being inau-thentic and knew I had to make a drasticchange in my lifestyle.

Minimizing my clutterI immediately set aside seven days to de-

clutter my life. I made a difficult decision toclear, donate, give away or throw away any-thing that I didn’t need. Like a mad woman,I went from one end of the apartment tothe other mercilessly purging and clearing. Ieven cleared out my storage units and wasable to reduce them to only one small unitat $39 per month for “must keeps,” such asold photos, large suitcases and mandatoryfiles. When I was done, I could breathe andfelt liberated, as if I could do anything.

So what eventually happened?That was one of the best things I ever

did for our home and myself. Over the

course of the next eight months, I droppedmore than 10 pounds without even trying.I know it was directly related to letting goof all the physical burdens in the form ofmy stuff. Not only did I start feeling betterand more energetic over time, but my busi-ness also started growing by leaps andbounds. Opportunities came out of“nowhere.” My emotional state improvedand I felt less stressed by my challenges.Clearing out my clutter literally changed myexperience of life.

Remember, I am a double Cancer, so it isstill a struggle for me to let things go, and Istill have a tendency to accumulate, butevery year, without fail, no matter how busyI am, I set aside two full days to clear myhome. I now trust the process of life morethan ever and find security in the knowingthat life will bring me everything I needwithout my having to hoard things.

Calendar your clean upI highly suggest that you avoid using the

excuse of insufficient time by setting aside“de-clutter” days on your calendar andmaking the task the only thing you and yourfamily do on those days.

I cannot emphasize enough how impor-tant it is to rid yourself of the stuff you donot need. Your clutter literally weighs youdown. The more your home is de-clutteredand unencumbered, the more easily andfreely the energy flows, enabling those whoreside in the home to flourish in ways theymight not otherwise. If you make the timeto do some clearing, you can create anamazing 2013 with your home as yourbiggest supporter!

Alice Inoue is a life guide at Alice Inoue LifeGuidance LLC, a company committed toassisting people in living empowered lives.Alice shares her wisdom as a professionalspeaker and personal consultant, and offers aseries of instructional DVDs on feng shui, aswell as her award-winning books on feng shui,happiness and spiritual life wisdom. Visitwww.aliceinspired.com to read her blog anddownload useful feng shui tips.

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Free of clutter, at lastMy home wasn’t always filled with feng shui bliss. Here’s how I went from life as a hoarder of all things to one who’s learned to minimize her mess

withAlice Inoue

Seven lucky decor trends to adoptDespite its negative reputation, the

number 13 doesn’t always have tobe unlucky. Take these top seven

decor trends for 2013 from design experts,manufacturers and trend forecasters acrossthe country. They’re fresh, fun and sure tobring good fortune to any home.

1. A splash of colorIndustry leader Pantone’s annual fashion

color report sets the tone for home decoras well as clothing, and the spring 2013report is no exception. Its softer-huedpalette of Dusk Blue, Lemon Zest, AfricanViolet, Grayed Jade, Linen and TenderShoots is emboldened by Monaco Blue,Poppy Red, Emerald and Nectarine. MarcThee, founder of the No. 1 residential inte-rior design firm in the country, also sees amove toward pure color palettes such ascream and sea glass, khaki and white, orneutral with a pop of yellow.

2. Not your mama's wallpaperRepositionable wallpaper is a decorating

mainstay, said Todd Imholte, president ofMurals Your Way, whose website,www.muralsyourway.com, is the top onlinedestination for wall murals worldwide. The

company's collections of peel-and-stickwallpaper are available in such themes asVintage, Dots, Flower Prints and MostlyModern, and can be removed and reusedhundreds of times without losing theiradhering qualities. Because the companyoffers color matching, customers canmatch their repositionable wallpaper to anexisting paint color, updated decor or thenew Pantone color palette.

3. Cooking up smart ideasNext year’s contemporary kitchen will

include European frameless laminate cabi-netry, multi-tasking appliances, hands-freefaucets and increased smartphone andtablet functionality, according to JamieGold, a certified independent kitchen andbath designer. Value-oriented remodels willremain popular, she predicted, with home-owners incorporating existing flooring, fix-

tures, cabinets and/or appliances into theirdesign plans to save money and retainfavorite design elements.

4. Let it shineJeff Dross, senior product manager of

Kichler Lighting, said energy-efficient LEDproducts will continue to dominate lighting,and will be prevalent in coves, tray ceilings,toekicks and under and above cabinets.Chrome and polished nickel will appeal tothe emerging “Y” generation and babyboomers modernizing their retirementhomes. Tall, slender outdoor lanterns in con-temporary, cottage and transitional styles willwork well for those in smaller urban spaces.

5. Heavy metalSusan Goldstick of Susan Goldstick Inc. pre-

dicts home furnishings will also shine in 2013.New metals such as rose gold and gun metalwill be mixed, and pierced, hammered and oxi-dized textural metals will be especially popular.Vendors will add metal to their wood pieces,and faux animal print metalics will provide tex-ture and reflective light in the textiles arena.

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Consumers’ eco-friendly focus on usingorganic, sustainable materials will continueinto home decor trends during 2013. Here

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You can judge a book by its coverExterior design and landscaping say just as much

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ing” in the warmth and safety of their homes, said GraemeSmith, conceptual designer at Second Nature kitchens.Adding an on-trend color such as cranberry or velvetychocolate to a soothing palette of muted tones and delicatedetailing creates timeless interiors.

7. Woodn't it be nice?Next year’s trendy furniture will boast reclaimed wood or

reclaimed-looking synthetic wood. Combinations of woodand metal will be popular, such as a desk with a wood topand an iron base. Thee also sees a new freedom to mix met-als, linen or stone into wood, with the juxtaposition of mate-rials and finishes creating a beautiful combination.


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Happy New Year! I know you’ve justbarely gotten over Christmas andare probably still recuperating

from those charge card bills, but nothingsays it’s a new year like a new space! Haha!Well, that’s the designer in me talking, any-way.

So if you’ve cleared out the Christmastree and trimmings and are ready for afresh start in your space, I’ve got some easytips for you.

A few months ago I completely remod-eled a unit in Discovery Bay. The unit is avacation rental that belongs to Paul Knight,a client from Canada. As you can see fromthe before photos, the décor was com-pletely outdated. Paul wanted an overhauland gave me free rein to create a spacethat was unique and different, but still hadan island feel.

Whether you’re thinking of a remodel orsimply a fluff-up, an easy rule to rememberis to design in threes. It’s especially useful,since many people tend to decorate withtoo much of one thing, like wood every-where, or beige everywhere.

Let’s start with color. I like to have a pri-mary, secondary and accent color. KnowingI wanted a rich, dark floor, I went with afresh primary color and kept the walls alight cream and the kitchen cabinets white.

Other touches carry the white throughoutthe space, like the ceramic lamps, ceramicelephant and vase.

My secondary color was rich brown:dark floors setting off the light walls, twoshades of brown in the area rug, brownaccent pillows and dining chairs.

Finally, the accents. I love orange becauseit pops with creative energy. Orange is thecolor on the accent wall and in the arm-chair, throw pillows and even the one popin the banana-leaf art.

Next is threes in texture. The dominanttexture is natural wood. Can you spot thewood elements in the space? How aboutelements of my second texture, metals?Don’t overlook the rail lighting — and theappliances in the kitchen pick up the sheen.

My third textural element is glass. Theside tables, dining table, light cups in the raillighting and glass accents on the counter-tops all carry this theme. And I wish youcould see how the glass tiles in the kitchenbacksplash take up the whites and brownsand make them sparkle, but unfortunatelythe under-counter lighting wasn’t workingthe day of the photo shoot.

Finally, threes work for spatial divisions,

too. A balanced, visually pleasing spaceneeds high, medium and low elements. Tryto have objects line up at different levels.Notice that the tops of the banana leavesline up with the top of the mirror? Otherelements are the same height as the chairsand so on. Break it up so not everything ison one level, and then bring in a sense oforder by creating horizontal lines for theeye to follow.

See? Whether you’re planning a remodelor just a fluff-up of your space in 2013, itcan be as easy as 1-2-3!

Cathy Lee is president and designer ofCathy Lee Style and Cathy's Marketplace, afurniture and accessories showroom withdesign services at 1110 University Ave. Sherecently opened reStyle Hawaii, an affordable,style-conscious consignment warehouse withupholstering and repurposing services at 420Keawe St. To find out more, go towww.cathyleestyle.com.

The Rule of ThreeWhen searching for colors, textures and spacial divisions to complete yourlook, stick to the “design in threes” principle for a perfectly balanced space

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For simple math (because HHEprices tend to be lower), let’s just saythat this system has a total cost of$25,000 (or $5 per DC Watt). In thepast, this would qualify for $8,750 inState tax credits. Under the currentstructure it will only be $5,000 in cred-its. While that is definitely less thanbefore, based on the output of those20 panels, that difference would berecouped through roughly 21 monthsof electrical savings, even in a less favor-able sun zone like Kaneohe.

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A s the new year approaches, home-owners are reminded to be proac-tive when it comes to an often

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“Roofing is something you never thinkabout until it becomes a problem,” saidClinton Murakami, owner of Murakami’sRoofing. “It’s a good New Year’s resolutionto take care of your roof.”

Murakami’s Roofing has been assistingHawaii’s homeowners for more than 35years as Clinton now heads the family busi-ness after learning the ropes under thetutelage of his father, Clifford. The secondgeneration roofer recommends thathomeowners take action to inspect andidentify potential problems with theirrooftops before they become troublesomeand expensive to remedy.

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Just as technology continues to make lifeindoors easier, more sophisticated awningsystems and lighting can make your out-door space that much more pleasant. Hereare a few areas to consider as you plotyour next round of improvements for youroutdoor living space:

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As you contemplate ways to improve your outdoor area, think about projects thatcan both extend the hours you spend outside and make the time you spend theremore relaxing.

patio pleasant for more of the day — and more ofthe year — is to add simple temperature controlfeatures. If you live in a place where it gets uncom-fortably hot during the summer, install mistersaround your favorite sitting areas to cool thingsdown. Likewise, if you live in a colder region, such asa mountain range, and find yourself heading insidebecause it gets too chilly, a few strategically placedoverhead heaters can extend your patio season.

Now is the perfect time to plan for next year’spatio season, and with the right improvements, youcan make it the most comfortable one yet. For moreideas and products that can make your outdoorspace that much more hospitable, visit www.somfysystems.com.


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Knowing where to start is the mostimpor tant thing. Lifestyle guru SusieCoelho has provided entertaining tips forthe home on HGTV, “Oprah,” “Today”and “The View” and knows just what todo.

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When decorating the seating and buf-fet areas, Coelho suggested going simplewith tea lights in glass votive jars andchoosing a one- or two-tone colorpalette for dishes, napkins and flowers.

“For beautiful ambiance and magicallighting, arrange candles down the centerof the table,” she said. “If you want to add

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In addition to the candles as center-pieces, Coelho also recommended mak-ing the food part of the display as well.

“Contrast is a buffet's best friend andyou can find it in different heights, sizes,colors of the food, dishes and accessories.I have used everything from fabrics, herbsand pottery to flowers, candles and vasesturned over a dish to get height and usedan odd container for display,” she said.

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It’s no secret that Hawaii’s solar industry hasbeen booming for the past few years, buthomeowners and industry professionals have

recently expressed concern over the suddenchanges in state tax rules that will drastically reducethe amount of tax credits available for Hawaii home-owners. If you have been considering reducing yourelectric bill with solar, but are worried you’ve missedthe state tax credit opportunities because ofchanges being implemented in 2013, don’t panic:Sunetric has a solution.

“The department of taxation issued a newadministrative ruling to change the definitions of thestate tax incentives,” shared Sunetric’s chief operat-ing officer, Aaron Kirk.

The new qualifications to receive state tax creditsare now based on kilowatts installed. This means youmay not be entitled to receive as much in returnfrom the state as you may have in 2012.

“This can result in up to a 50 percent cut in taxcredits from the state level, just by altering the defi-nition,” said Kirk. “Sunetric feels that the tax changedecision was made too quickly and without lookingat the impact it’s going to have on the solar industry,on Hawaii’s clean energy initiative or to Hawaiihomeowners.

“This tax code change will dramatically affect theease in which local homeowners can put solar ontheir homes,” he added.

Kirk predicted that there may not be any open-ings for installations before the end of the year,unless you want to turn to drastic measures and gowith someone who can’t guarantee the same qualityof service.

But don’t be discouraged and lose faith in turningyour roof into a personal power plant.

To continue to provide its reputable service tocustomers, and to assist homeowners who won’t beable to install photovoltaic before the end of theyear, Sunetric has found exclusive means to coverthe loss of tax rebates for homeowners.

“We have access to an exclusive program thatallows us to honor nearly all of the same tax creditsthat were available in 2012 for our new customers,”said Kirk. “We’ve worked hard to find a way to givehomeowners a little bit more time to get in, andbenefit from the better tax rebates that were avail-able before this drastic cut was made.”

However, Kirk noted that Sunetric will only beable to extend the 2012 tax credits for a limitedtime.

“The resources of this program are limited andare allocated only to Sunetric customers. We aredoing everything we can to extend it as long as pos-sible and give as many local homeowners the bene-fits that these tax incentives provided before therules changed,” said Kirk.

Choosing to trust in Sunetric also means knowing

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