I think this is a really fabulous idea. My former acupuncturist's waiting and treatment rooms were just dreadful. I was only a patient for about a year but every time I went in, I was aching to suggest a few changes. I would have even painted the place myself...it was that bad! He moved away, ostensibly because there was not enough business here. I can't help but think the grotesque rooms made a difference in how people felt being there.

Do you have any way to present a Gift Certificate of sorts for your professional services? Handing them something with a note attached about how grateful you are and how you want to give back... They would likely interpret that as a generous offer, rather than a friendly critique. I'd hand them the note and then disappear so they don't have to react in front of you...that can be difficult for some people.

Or, you could start small with the plant "shares" and see what kind of response you get. If they later say how much they enjoy the plants, perhaps you can go on to suggest the benefit of some additional changes.

I'll be eager to hear how it goes. There are so many places where I feel the colors need to be tweaked (like my dentist's office, decorated in a lovely shade of puss green!) and I'd love to just offer a bit of advice without being offensive.

Oh, and I'm curious to know where you studied Feng Shui. Thanks! - Amy

Amy, Thanks for your response. (Whew! I feel better now.) Yes, I think that's a good idea. I'll take my plant gifts in with me next time and repot the Money Tree. We always have time to talk during my sessions, so I can bring the subject up and see if they might have some time to look over my ''proposal'' if there's some interest there for them. I have mentioned it briefly in the past, and hopefully planted a seed.

As far as learning Feng Shui, you might say I am self-taught. I became interested in it and once I started reading, realized I was already practicing it intuitively. After looking at the way my house was facing, and ''filling'' in the negative spaces with water, plants, fire elements, stone and kinetic features to cure what was bugging me, I felt harmony was restored in my environment. I think the reason I've become such a homebody is because it's where I always feel best! I'm always that person who will jump up and help someone move their furniture if they indicate an interest in making changes. I like being in on the process, especially when the feeling of a room is so visibly changed once the tweaking is done. I've described myself before as someone who is allergic to environments that are imbalanced, which makes it hard on me sometimes when I have to spend time in places that are! (It's a Blessing and a Curse, depending on the situation.)

I agree with Amy, give it as a gift certificate in appreciation of their service. They may or may not be interested in Feng Shui and they may or may not be embarrassed and angry or thrilled and excited with your offer. Let them open it when you're not present and if they are interested, they can call you. I think it's a generous offer you're making, but it may not be appreciated in the way that you are hoping. Same thing with plants, I think some office would be upset to have someone come in and repot a plant without warning, make it part of your gift certificate.

Sky

If you are a Professional in the field, either in residential or commercial design or space planning, etc. and you normally charge a fee for this service, I think an offer of one hour of free design service just to rearrange their existing furnishings for a better flow is a nice gesture. Anything more, looks like you are trying to solicit business from them, for your gain.