A Blissful Journey
Category: InspirationI’ve been very introspective lately, perhaps more than usual. I suppose this is natural, I’m getting older and wondering more about the world than I ever have. I have...
Come Fly With Me
Category: InspirationSummertime and the living is easy. Are the summer days flying by, or is it just me? I keep telling myself to be present and enjoy the glorious weather....
A New+Better Year
Category: InspirationStarting a new year can be exhilarating if you're in good spirits, but it can be daunting if you're going through a rough patch. We all go through tough...
Why Are Designers Important?
Category: InspirationSo many words are overused today: eco-friendly, curated, sustainable, mindful, and designer. There are more of course, but these initially came to mind. As you well know, many of...
Feeling Springy
Category: Ideas, InspirationAre you dreaming of new beginnings? Spring is a beautiful season, the earth is reawakening--giving us flowers and a bit more sunshine each day. I hate the time change,...
The Sunny Side Of The Street
Category: Ideas, InspirationWe’ve heard it all before, it’s a new year—time to turn a corner, make new resolutions, finally get in shape blah blah blah. Will we really do it? I...
Lean On Me
Category: InspirationWhen I began laying out my next post I had no idea our world would be facing the existing crisis. I refuse to panic. I'm choosing to live in...
No More Compromises
Category: Inspiration
It was a busy summer, now that fall is officially here I’m feeling nostalgic. I always get that way when summer is over. This October begins my seventh year...
A New Year Full Of Possibilities
Category: Inspiration
Happy New Year to you, I hope you enjoyed the holidays and are well rested. Many of us (especially me) love the holidays but are relieved once all the...
Everything Old Is New Again
Category: Inspiration
Chicago is a modern city, the skyscraper was born here after all. However, there are times I wonder why we are so traditional here. But is that really a...
Spring Awakening
Category: Inspiration"In the Spring, I have counted 136 kinds of weather inside of 24 hours."
Mark Twain
I feel such a restless stirring lately, I'm anxiously craving warmer weather. Do you know...
Film As Inspiration
Category: Film, InspirationLet's go to the cinema, I really love movies. My earliest memories involve my mother dragging us kids to the movies, usually a musical. I am quite fluent in...