Art is not just decoration; it's the soul of a space. Uncover the secrets of using art to enhance your surroundings, making intentional choices that resonate with your personality and style. Dive into the world of colour, form, and expression as we explore how art can transform any room into a curated masterpiece.
Read MoreIn winter 2025, My2 Cents will find its home in the Land of Dochia. To my dedicated subscribers and those yet to join, your presence is eagerly awaited in this next chapter.
Read MoreAs 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 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 MoreFrom interior design to lifestyle design, architecture to DIY projects, my decade in design blogging embraced a kaleidoscope of styles and ideas. I emerged as an influential voice, recognized by industry and peers, offering not just great visual content but thoughtful commentary on the intersection of design, culture, and technology.
Read MoreIncorporating current interior design trends into your living room does not mean complete overhaul. Let me tell you how to seamlessly infuse elements of casual elegance, vibrant colours, mixed textures, bold contrasts, and a love for life into what you already have.
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 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 MoreOpening the windows and allowing fresh air to come in periodically ensures the oxygenation of indoor air meets the higher demands of more people in the same space for a longer period of time.
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 MoreHome-lovers and house-users are two kinds of homeowners that look at things very differently.
The home-lovers cherish their homes dearly; the house-users have a non-emotional go-about their day, move tomorrow if a better gig appears type of sentiments. There is nothing wrong with either; however, if you’re in the house-user camp, something is to be said about losing some opportunity here for a better self.
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 MoreOne of the biggest myths is that teenagers are self-absorbed. The passion, loyalty to their group and friends, as well as assertiveness of their opinions, if appropriately interpreted, paint a completely different picture.
Read MoreGood communication is about clarity of expression. That’s what we were all taught from the early days, and that’s the first mistake. Asserting that the control of communication is in the hands of the sender while ignoring that interpretation at the receiver’s end is as crucial, is the exact recipe for the Tower of Babel. We do not get taught enough how to correctly interpret the information that we receive or negotiate clarity along the way. As a result, we are all convinced we send the information out accurately, and, naturally, it’s everyone else’s fault for not getting it right.
Read MoreWhen myriads of cultures mix, borrow and evolve together within Toronto’s small geographic footprint, their aesthetic preferences intersect and build homes that exude a rich cosmopolitanism, proud of being different.
Read More'In case of emergency, put your own mask first before helping others'. We're all too familiar with the over-scripted airline instruction, the ubiquitous mantra of distant travel.
Sometimes interpreted as a much deeper life lesson, you can easily understand how this advice can lend a better you, a you that can help more by just helping yourself first.
Read MoreThere are many elements that make up a great interior: selecting the right materials for a cohesive and enticing palette or constructing a perfect detail by using a typical material in an unusual way.
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