Product Description
Harmonious Environment: Beautify, Detoxify & Energize Your Life, Your Home & Your Planet, by Norma Lehmeier Hartie, is an indispensable reference book for anyone who cares about their health and well being and for the future of the planet. Hartie concisely covers a wide range of subjects and includes a comprehensive listing of advisory organizations, product and service resources. Part I of the book, Banish the Ugly from Your Life, is a blueprint for green, sustainable living. Discover how to replace toxic and unsustainable products from household cleaners to food (including recipes) to furniture to personal care products with safe, eco-friendly ones. Hartie is the tough but motivational Life Coach in her approach to cleaning, removing clutter and on organizing the home or office. Part II, Bring in the Beautiful to Create a Harmonious Environment and Self, includes a chapter on Earth-based spirituality and a fascinating look at the Four Elements (Earth, Fire, Air and Water) and the Medicine Wheel. The core of Hartie s philosophy blossoms in Chapter Seven, Applying Harmonious AdjustmentsTM: Using Feng Shui and Other Techniques for Powerful Results. Unlike other Feng Shui authors, Hartie has experience as a designer and her skills are apparent in this chapter and the following two. She has combined principles of Feng Shui, the Four Elements, color, energy, Vastu, and good design principles that create a unique and eclectic approach to home decorating. Finally, Hartie provides guidance on how to manifest personal or professional desires. In Part III, Putting the Pieces Together, Hartie skillfully integrates the many subjects of the book into a unified and cohesive whole. At its cover price of $19.95, Harmonious Environment is a value alone for the comprehensive green living product suppliers in the Resources section. What makes this book so truly ambitious, however, is what lies beneath the surface. In a sense, this book is only marginal

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 14 reviews)

Harmonious Environment-Love this book! by Kellie (Massachusetts)

5 Stars
October 02, 2009
Awesome Book! One I will refer to again and again! There is so much written treasure!

Easy, educational and inviting read! by R. Murray (OHIO)

5 Stars
January 23, 2009
I love this book. If you are into being truly green this is a must have for you. Although it does not come off that way at all. She writes so nicely giving you options and never suggests you are not a true green supporter for not following through with her suggestions - only facts. I am about to become a new home owner and am so excited to put these practices to use to make my home a place were everyone loves to be. Where it just feels good to be in your home because of the energy it possess. I would highly recommend this for anyone to read and use in their own life!

Instructions for a beautiful life! by Observer (New Jersey)

5 Stars
January 19, 2009
The subtitle really sums this book up well. The book goes into excellent details about how to create an environment that both nurtures and contributes to a healthier environment! I understand why this was the Grand Prize winner of Writer's Digest Book Awards. It explains how to create a beautiful, non-toxic and natural home and workspace with tips that are eco-friendly by using feng shui, energy clearing techniques, spirituality, recipes for cooking in healthier ways, and much more. In my writing, I emphasize the importance of creating a special sanctuary at home as an act of self-love. Harmonious Environment tell you how! It's a comprehensive guide for creating a healthier lifestyle and enjoying your life more! It's a lovely gift for you or someone you love. Daylle Deanna Schwartz

Great info, I use it all the time by Roberto Giannicola (Walnut Creek, CA United States)

4 Stars
October 24, 2008
I'm offering presentations about Toxins in our environment and how it affects our health and lives. I refer to this book continuously to look up ideas on how to do it better and provide it to my audience. Great book, it explains the issues and gives solutions. Good in every household. Bravo Norma.

Harmonious Environment:: Beautify, Detoxify and Energize your Life, Your Home and Your Planet by H Hermoyian (Atlanta, GA)

2 Stars
June 26, 2008
The most impressive aspect of Harmonious Environment is the cover of the book. I found the information to be very basic, idealistic, or common sense. If someone has lived in total chaos and now wants to morph into harmony, this is the book for you! If, however, you're already seeking harmony in your home, I would not recommend this book to you. Harmonious Environment is a primer and only for beginners.

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