Miracle Mornings
When my three kids were much younger, I used to set my alarm for 5 a.m. to carve out an hour or so just for myself. In that quiet time, I could read, meditate, or do whatever I needed to set myself up for the day. This treasured morning routine took place in my favorite […]
Creating a Stress-Free Zone In Your Home
Over the years I have written numerous articles that focus on creating calming environments in your home. These days it seems to be more important than ever. The global pandemic has only heightened our stress levels. According to a poll conducted on behalf of the American Psychological Association, this year 84% of adult Americans experienced […]
5 ways to adapt basic blueprints to Livable Design
Are you thinking of building a second home? Not just another home but one with subtle nuances that will accommodate your family into the future? We call adding these inconspicuous refinements “livable design details”. Proactive design that enhances and welcomes every generation. A “simple” first step is to find a house plan (or blueprints) that […]
OUR SECOND PRINCIPAL OF DESIGN: COLOR
Research has proven that certain colors will elicit certain emotions. But…there are so many variables involved when specifying color. One of the first questions we always ask our clients is “How do you want to feel in your space?” We start by grouping colors as Cool versus Warm: Cool colors are purples, blues and green – We […]