Small Office Makeover on a Budget

Sir Terence Conran, the great British designer and my personal design hero, had a special affection for light. He said “light, more than any other element of the interior, generates mood and atmosphere: it is a direct line to the emotion. Sight is our most highly developed sense, and it is not surprising that light,Continue reading “Small Office Makeover on a Budget”

My Kitchen Redesign

A few months ago, hubby and I decided to repaint the kitchen. What I thought was going to be a simple task turned out to be a full-blown project!  Aside from new paint on the walls, new shelves were also installed, the kitchen island repainted, and the cabinets,  decluttered. It took us about a couple ofContinue reading “My Kitchen Redesign”

Cleaning Up the Studio

  I spent the whole Sunday cleaning up my studio / home office (the space where I write and create my visual journals). I had to be very quick and unattached as  I went through baskets overflowing with God-knows-what  and piles and piles of paper.  As usual, I was amazed at the amount of junkContinue reading “Cleaning Up the Studio”

Inspiring Work Spaces

I have a confession to make: I can spend hours looking at other people’s workspaces. I find great inspiration in how creatives arrange furniture, decorate their rooms, and generally make their surroundings conducive for work.