In our fast-paced, consumer-driven world, it’s easy to overlook the effort that goes into the items we use daily. But what if we took a moment to consider the hands that cultivated, crafted, and delivered the things we often take for granted? Recently, I cut up an old set of…
Her aesthetic gives the impression of a home that’s evolved over time — the way a mom might decorate lovingly, patiently, for decades. If you’ve ever watched a Nancy Meyers movie — It’s Complicated, Something’s Gotta Give, The Holiday, The Intern— you’ve probably found yourself pausing not for the plot, but to admire the…
If you want your children to open up and talk to you, the dining table is the best place to start. It doesn’t have to be your formal dining room — it could just as easily be the breakfast area in your kitchen. What matters is that you sit down…
Meals at home should be moments of comfort and connection. They are times to slow down, recharge, and enjoy being with the people you love. But the way you sit down to eat has more impact on your health and family harmony than most people realize. One of the most…
Most modern architecture is minimalist Architectural Roots in Minimalism When I graduated with a degree in architecture in Ecuador, I was a minimalist through and through. Taught by modernist professors, I was trained to value neutral palettes, subtle elegance, and restraint in design. I loved florals — which my teachers…
If you weren’t born wealthy, don’t have a trust fund, and still want to build wealth, how are you going to make it happen? Will you rely on the law of attraction… or something else? When you focus on attracting something, it usually means that what you want already exists,…
If you give yourself time to work on spaces, instead of setting a strict deadline, you will make better choices. Beyond Looks and Function: Decorating with Intention In a world that promotes overnight makeovers and weekend renovations, I believe in something different: slow decorating. Slow decorating is the antidote to impulse…
In true Feng Shui, wealth is not about how much you own or how much money you have. Money can feed your wealth, but money itself is not wealth.
Wealth is about your survival potential — for:
If you search online for “Feng Shui cures for wealth,” you’ll find millions of results. Unfortunately, most of them don’t work. Why? Because they’re either outdated, misunderstood, or simply don’t make sense in a Western context. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular — and ineffective — wealth “cures”: 🌸…
Why Mirrors Matter in Feng Shui Mirrors are more than just decorative pieces. In Feng Shui, they are considered powerful tools that can either enhance or disrupt the energy of a space. They reflect light, movement, and energy — and depending on where they are placed, they can either support…