As we reflect on the journey that began a decade ago, it's a moment of both gratitude and anticipation. For the past ten years, I've poured my knowledge into the intricate tapestry of life and health, weaving the connections between them as I developed a new method of design called Selftropy.
Read MoreIn a world where the pace of life seems relentless, the importance of a good night's sleep cannot be overstated. As the realms of design and well-being continue to intertwine, the power of interior design to foster tranquillity and promote rejuvenating sleep is key.
Read MoreIn the pursuit of a sustainable future, the architecture and construction industry has taken a significant turn towards environmentally friendly practices. One such innovative approach gaining popularity is the construction of eco houses using rammed earth, a method that seamlessly blends beauty, functionality, and sustainability.
Read MoreIn the realm of hospitality design, the fusion of aesthetics and functionality plays a pivotal role in shaping spaces that cater to diverse needs. One niche that has gained prominence is the consideration of mental health within the design of boutique hotel lobbies. These spaces are not merely transitional areas but are curated environments that impact the psychological well-being of guests.
Read MoreIn this years retrospective series we’ve put together a few articles that highlight some of the most liked, controversial, interacted with and informative articles from a variety of categories. The My2Cents blogs is a place for us to share knowledge, explore ideas outside of the interior design realm and delve into topics that fuel our creativity. We are so grateful to be able to share these article with our readers and hear the positive feedback.
Read MoreIn today’s fast-paced and often chaotic world, prioritizing our well-being and creating an environment that reflects our inner selves is more important than ever. We can always strive to elevate our lives through small daily rituals or significant life changes. We’re highlighting a few essential articles over the past year that highlight ways you can embrace your surroundings and cultivate good vibes.
Read MoreWhen in 1946, the World Health Organization (WHO) appointed Mental Health as an actual discipline, it globally validated the field and closed the last loop on what human health is. That was two thousand years since Hippocrates linked psychological disorders to biological causes and broke the pre-existing belief that mental illnesses were fuelled by supernatural intervention. With that, the rest was history.
Read MoreNeuroscience tells us that as we do not use part of our brain synapses, certain areas atrophy. Our brains do the work themselves via a process called synapse pruning.
Read MoreThe one question that we all ask – mostly of ourselves. Having it easy seems to always be of the past or some distant future. A distant future where we assume that after we perform many tribes and tribulations and do them properly, things will eventually pay off, and the easy time will come.
Read MoreThe amount of books that promote the value of lists is unsurmountable, and they still pile up one writer after another, telling you how to take the time to put it down and then follow through. What time? You say. I barely have time to shower, when can I make a list and then also get the things on it done? There is never time; that’s the problem.
Read MoreReality is systemic, inter-connected, and ever-changing, and it does not take place in a vacuum. Design methods produce solutions that reflect that.
Read MoreHave you ever been in a situation where you looked at a piece of art or a building that has been praised in the industry's literature, yet you thought, why on earth will this be as valuable as they make it to be? They don't know what they're talking about; this is complete gibberish? Then you know what I'm talking about.
Read MoreThe most reinvented room in your home is the kitchen. By far. Because of that, following the kitchen trends can be very insightful in what new living patterns are concerned. Here are some of the ones that I’ve spotted with my keen (22-year and counting) professional eye that I’m sure will fill in the 2023 design pages:
Read MoreWhen you go and buy something, you have it in your hand. When you go and rent that holiday villa, you're in it, living the life. When you have kidney stones, and the doctor tells you how to get rid of them, you can measure the value-add through instant comfort.
Things get fuzzier when what you buy is talking, testing, thinking and the agony of decision-making with thousands of options floating around.
Read MoreWith an average growth rate of 3.4% per year between 2017 and 2022 the Interior Design industry doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. Although the field was met with many challenges over the last few years, including finding new ways to work remotely and getting creative to deal with the never ending project and supply delays, it industry has managed to see consistent growth over the years. Although there is a steady stream of growth with individuals entering the design field, firms in Canada are what is considered a “mini-practice” meaning there are between 2-4 employees.
Read MoreAs we head into the new year, we tend to take a look back on our personal lives and reflect on all the events that took place. Did we achieve that oh-so-precious work-life balance, learn to cook a new go-to dish or reach that health goal we set at the beginning of the year? Analyzing these experiences helps us determine how we can improve in the New Year by determining what worked and what simply did not.
Read MoreAs the final month of the year fast approaches, we tend to take a look back on our personal lives and reflect on all the events that took place. Did we achieve that oh-so-precious work-life balance, learn to cook a new go-to dish or reach that health goal we set at the beginning of the year? Analyzing these experiences helps us determine how we can improve in the New Year by determining what worked and what simply did not.
Read MoreWhat is there to think about when you thought about "things" for more than half a century? What is there to buy when you bought all that you need? Where is there to travel when you've travelled everywhere. If you've gotten to the point where you've wondered about these, the answer is ... plenty. And if you think otherwise, your brain needs realignment.
Read MoreIn the 1970s, in the small art community of Mendocino, California, a new kind of textile dye emerged, shedding light on the little fungus that never ceased to amaze. From truffles to poison, mushrooms are a species to recon with. Nowadays, we see so many products coming out of them that, soon enough, we will grow mushroom forests.
Read MoreBeing your own boss in interior design is not as easy as you think. If you work by yourself and generate enough income to support your basic self, live the life you want, save for a rainy day and, yes, save for that retirement that willy-nilly will come, then you’re good.
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