The journal — page 22

Design insights

May 20, 2015 — Design

I Will Survive This Kitchen Remodel!

Day 30: Just as our kitchen remodel started to turn a corner, a fury of text messages started to flow in. Not the kind of reassuring and comforting messages I was hoping for. Let me share a few of them. “Sorry, we don’t know why your backsplash has been stuck in Jacksonville for two weeks.”“Our […]

May 20, 2015 — Design

Our Kitchen Remodel Part #1

Many life discussions and decisions are made in our kitchens, so was the choice to remodel ours. As we prepared our nightly grub, let me clarify “we” for a moment before continuing. By “we” I mean my husband cooking his typical aromatic far with a side of deliciousness and pure delight. I am typically an […]

April 24, 2015 — Design

The Wonders Of Natural Stone & Why We Use Them

Why do I like natural stones, what are some of its benefits and how is it used today? I am a fan of natural stones with all of their unique qualities, durability, elegance and the fact that they are environmentally friendly. There is no need to worry because these stone do not release toxins or […]

April 17, 2015 — Design

Top 6 Most Creative Bookshelves

I have always been an avid reader, but since joining a book club 2 years ago my love and hunger for reading has surmounted my past feelings on the significance of those tiny words. The tiny words that stimulate our intelligence and breathe life back into our hearts and souls. I enjoy being able to share […]

March 18, 2015 — Design

4 Ways To Bring Spring Into Your Home

Winters’s icy grip has loosened, releasing it’s hold of plants and flowers. Trees preparing to place on their spring dresses of emerald. I have always looked forward to Springs wardrobe of vibrant colors of beauty and romance. A rebirth of the awaking eye that brings a familiar feeling of joy. The many scents of Spring bring familiar memories that only Spring can bring. My […]

March 2, 2015 — Design

WOW- A 3D Printed House!

First there were miniature handheld sculptures, then heart valves and now sprawling homes that have all been created by using 3D printing. Through 3D printing technology they all possess the same anatomical architecture as the real thing. The Chinese company WinSun developed a 12,000sq ft. mansion and a five story apartment building using 3D printed layers. The layers were made of mixed concrete and […]