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03 May 2012

THE PERFECT MOTHER’S DAY PRESENT: A POETIC GESTURE

What do you get for the person who remembers every event in your life, big and small? If a grand gesture seems over the top, you can come up with...

29 April 2012

HONG KONG: A DIVE INTO THE ULTRA-EFFICIENT

The more adventurous parts of my travels through Southeast Asia have come to end. I landed in what I would consider one of the most organized and efficient cities in...

23 April 2012

SAIGON, THE BEAUTIFUL, OR HOW CHAOS HAS SOME SYSTEM

On my sourcing trip through Southeast Asia I had a stop-over in Saigon, Vietnam. Despite my very short stay I got quite an impression from a city full of charm...

18 April 2012

ABOUT EARTH DAY: THOUGHTS FROM A GREEN DESIGNER

Sunday April 22nd is the day we celebrate the earth. Short of being an extraterrestrial or part of the space program, we pretty much engage with our planet every day...

14 April 2012

HAPPY NEW YEAR: HOW I GOT TO CELEBRATE IT ONCE AGAIN IN APRIL

This is the time of the year when Joey and I head out into far away corners of the world on the quest for unique items to put in the...

07 April 2012

IS YOUR BATHROOM BORING? DON’T LET IT HAMPER YOUR STYLE

Here are some of my favorite suggestions for the smallest room in the house: try adding a gorgeous hamper, use humor or add something elegant. ...

21 February 2012

AWARDS SEASON GLAMOR: WHEN A LIGHT FIXTURE IS WORTHY OF THE RED CARPET

I had the pleasure to watch photographer Fabrice Paracuellos at work a few weeks ago as he shot one of the most glamorous light fixtures I have seen: the capiz...

03 February 2012

VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT IDEAS: MAKE IT LIGHT OR MAKE IT BRIGHT

We have Geoffrey Chaucer to thank for making Valentines Day into a day associated with romantic love during the Middle Ages when the tradition of courtly love flourished. How do...

18 January 2012

SUPERBOWL ENTERTAINING: Finding the fun in the frenzy.

The Super Bowl is a great excuse for a party. Bringing together friends and family for some good food and lovely libations is a delight. Not everyone, however, is going...

03 January 2012

CREATIVE WALLS – A BOOK REVIEW with SOME GREAT TIPS TO UPDATE YOUR WALLS AND BRING IN THE NEW YEAR

A book review of "Creative Walls: how to display and enjoy your treasured collections" by Geraldine James with tips for ways to implement the ideas and freshen up your walls...

25 December 2011

In the spirit of the holiday: gifts, giving and games. (How many words can you get from “poinsettia”?)

How to use rituals and activities to shape your home during the holidays. Home made ornaments, art and word games can all bring the spirit of the season into the...

17 November 2011