I started to write about resilience in design, and realized that Impermance goes hand in hand. Impermanence refers to the ever-changing nature, while resilience is the ability to adapt and recover from not...
My late grandmother’s vintage birdcage holds a special spot right by the window in the guest room I designed for my mother, who loves birds. To celebrate her love of birds, possibly rooted...
Today, many of us don’t get caught up in choosing the right fork and knife to enjoy our dinner. AI Generated by Linda Allen . “I dream of a beautiful world” I think...
The Emotional value behind vintage items Ok…I think it started with the Pasadena Showcase house I designed a while back. I loved this project because I got to add vintage details to personally...
We’re fossil addicted…if we do nothing, we will be living in alarming toxic amounts of C02 in the 50-100 years not only affecting our children and the next generation, but our ecosystem and...
What do you think of when you need to mentally escape? Shapes, textures and colors found in nature are the things that inspire me. Moving shadows in the sun inspires me. But why?...
What do you think of when you need to mentally escape? As a designer, shapes, textures and colors found in nature inspire me. Moving shadows in the sun inspires me. But why? I...
You’ve had a long day. You unlock the door and walk in the house. Suddenly, your shoulders start to relax, and a sigh of relief to be home comes over you. Even though...
Sole Shades – Bali Modern collage – African, British, and Japanese Fabrics We’re all different. That’s the beauty of life. I grew up being a student of culture and diversity. I was born...
Here we are …as I write this, the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted much of everyday life, and has sent the world economy skidding into a huge recession to almost a complete halt. And...
Are you feeling this – the need to FOCUS? Do you feel the intense pressure to quickly reinvent how you work online to get an income, due to distancing from the Coronavirus Covid-19...
I’ve become more aware. I love taking advantage of the time gained from all my time spent driving and running errands. Now, I’m finding myself planting, cooking, and cuddling up soft fabrics. When...