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Involving Kids in The Things You Love Levels the Playing Field

My younger daughter’s senior year of high school. She is leaving for college in a few months. As I am used to involving kids in the decision-making process, we’re discussing my next career move. The idea of providing online architectural services that support DIY home improvement enthusiasts came to mind when I was walking through…

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How to Nurture Your Kids’ Creativity: #1 Is to Respect Their Feelings

I have been preoccupied with how to nurture my kids’ creativity ever since they were born. Recently my daughter Mia told me that a toy I made for her when she was approximately five years old is the inspiration for a collection of handbags she is designing: “Your favorite handbag as a transitional object.”

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Turning a House Into a Home: 5 ways to mix old and new

Imagine turning a house into a home. House vs home. What is the difference? I conjure up an image of an apparatus programmed to cooperate, even anticipate and inspire. It’s a sophisticated contraption attending to all of my whims — ascertaining that my emotional and physical wellbeing is taken care of. It’s designed with efficiency…

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How Difficult Is Simple?

Mary Little sat right next to me at a panel discussion. Once the Q&A part was over, she asked me to reflect on it. I welcomed a conversation — always too shy about approaching someone myself.

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DIY Like an Architect: Mind Mapping and Collaging

Even in my wildest dreams, I had never considered becoming an architect until someone asked: “Why don’t you study architecture?” He was a stranger — my jaw dropped: “But I don’t even know how to draw!”

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Display to Organize: Design Ideas to Make Life Delightful (part ten)

We’re finally at the end of the series of ten posts that outlined a few design ideas I employ in my own life. Last but not least, I’d like to show you an organization system I’ve designed. It’s called “Tend-on” Group.

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Underused Garage Transformation: Creative Space Design Ideas (part eight)

We all need our own territory to manage emotions. Even if it’s just a favorite chair to come back to. I have a chance to claim an underused garage and convert it into my own studio and home office. Hence,garage conversion design ideas.

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27 sf Laundry Room: Big Design Ideas for a Tiny Space (part seven)

In my previous post I talk about designing for the way you really live. But there’s no need to dwell on limitations. Most importantly, you do not need to compromise. Even when dealing with a tiny space. Below please find some big laundry room design ideas.

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Address a Design Problem Holistically: Small Bathroom Design Ideas (part six)

In the previous post I write about tailoring space to your lifestyle. Addressing a design problem holistically is another guiding principle. Especially when working with a tight bathroom. Please take a look at some space saving tips and design ideas below. I hope they will come in handy.

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Tailor Space to Your Lifestyle: Home Design Ideas that Blend Form & Function (part five)

Tailor Space to Your Lifestyle: Home Design Ideas that Blend Form & Function (part five)

In the previous post I write about celebrating creativity. Here I want to insist that you do not need to put up with makeshift solutions. Bedroom design ideas converge on a simple objective. How does one tailor space to his or her lifestyle is the question.

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