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Summer is not just the hottest season weather-wise, but in real estate, too—residential prices, and sales, tend to peak in the months of June, July, and August. For all those taking advantage of the season and moving into new places and spaces, why not start the new chapter on a lucky note? Sure, some call it superstitious. But others call it smart—for centuries, homeowners have used certain symbols to usher a good aura into their dwellings. Here are just a few objects that go way back when it comes to bringing good fortune.
Crickets
Crickets are considered signs of luck in both Eastern and Western cultures—in China, they’ve been fortunate symbols for thousands of years, whereas in Europe, Charles Dickens’s book Cricket on a Hearth—in which the insect acts as a family’s guardian angel— helped make them popular. Place a small bronze or gold cricket on top of a fireplace, or bookshelf, for a whimsical lucky charm.
Horseshoes
Originally meant to ward off evil spirits, the Irish have been hanging horseshoes above their doors for centuries. However, if metal wall art isn’t your style, they also make the perfect desk paperweight.
Pineapples
Despite its imperialist origins, pineapples have endured as a universal symbol of housewarming and welcome. For those who can t find the fruit at the grocery store, or are worried it will fade too soon, this candle holder from House of Hackney is versatile for year-round use.
Crystals
More and more, crystals are being incorporated into home decor as a way to promote healing and health. These colorful stone mugs from Uncommon Goods use clear quartz, rose quartz, citrine, and other crystals to usher in positive energy.
Large Plants
“Plants purify the air by absorbing toxins and electrical pollutants admitted by appliances,” Vogue’s Maria Ward writes in her Beginner’s Guide to Feng-Shui, the Chinese art of maximizing a room’s energy flow. While small plants may lead to clutter, large plants bring brightness to any room.
