In 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.
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 MoreThere once was a dream that turned out to be the birth and death of me. Like many before me and so many more after, I wanted to be my own boss. And with that in mind, I started on a path of self-destruction where I erased many things that I knew in order to embark on a life like no other: new rules, new people, new ambitions and mostly, a new me. There is no change without letting go.impact that this global lifestyle catastrophe has generated has touched and will continue to touch all aspects of life.
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Read MoreThrough SelftropyTM (the positive emotional bonding between a person and their surroundings), a Dochia- designed home nourishes the very essence of what makes us happy, fulfilled and ready to live an impeccable life.
Read MoreAs the year ends, join me, and let’s revisit some of the best, most read, and most liked of My 2 cents on design blog posts of 2021!
I have to say I’m very proud of myself. It is not an easy feat to keep a weekly blog. It is hard work and frankly, without a passion for writing you will not succeed. Many thanks to Jessica that has taken on the hard task of helping with the uploads and without which there would’ve been way less posts for you to read!
Read MoreAside from Cleaning Day or, more specifically, the day after when everything is perfect and a pleasure to look at, we don't really spend time looking at our homes as if we are a visitor in a museum or flipping through a design magazine. We just go about the day and do what we normally do.
Read MoreCleanses, weights-lifting, yoga classes, detox, purging and facials are just some of the perfect fixes for an adult crappy day. And for the lucky some, reading nooks just may do the same.
That is, if you're into reading. It does not need to be a book. It can be a tablet. Should you be into reading? Heck yes!
Read MoreWine travel can teach you a lot about how to live well while welcoming you into a cult-like no other. It sets you up for experiences that move imagination and fuel creativity in a way that no other travel does. Exploring wineries, with their magnificent settings, highly focused tasting rituals, and carefully manicured grounds can offer a deep lesson of personal growth.
Read MoreThis one will be an easy one. The kind that you need a stiff drink for and a lot of soft, comfortable pj's. A round games table, preferably fluffy chairs, and a good mood set by homemade pasta and ice-cream dessert.
Read MoreEver wondered how some people are able to keep a schedule and repeat the same rituals every day? The kind of rituals that are poster-ready, the kind that you would want to have because through some weird and magical connections if you do that, you will achieve some elevated sense of self and accomplishment?
Well, that’s great and dandy, but what about…
Read MoreThere is no better day than today to be mindful of the cycle of life that keeps our planet alive. In the post-industrial age we live in, we in the north-western hemisphere, are perceptually disconnected from the resources of our existence. This has a big impact on how we do everything, from waste to decorating our homes.
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Read MoreCooking is a pleasant activity only if you have the right tools and if you can minimize the need to clean after you’re done. Which tools those are, vary with the cook but it is safe to assume that non-stick frying pans are on everyone’s list. Add to that wooden spoons and transparent lids and you’re half-way there. The other half is a bit more complicated…
Read MoreGet ready to self-assess how healthy your home is and what you can do about it. While some feel that the terrifying situation at hand is paralyzing, there is nothing better than carving your own pattern of normality to get you thru it. So take action and indulge in a positively practical distraction. Leaving the more complex aside, here are three easy tips for healthier interiors that do not require construction. Read how you can easily apply them yourself now, in self-isolation, and turn your home into a nourishing and more enjoyable environment for you and your family.
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