“Hiring an architect is a waste of money.” Yikes. *Opens tub of ice cream and cries a little…* Well… while I will never tell you what to do with your own money, let me just tackle a quick myth: architects should not be seen as a luxury. Architects are a piece of the foundational workings of every construction project and are invaluable! We can also save you money. Here’s how.
Picture this…you’re driving along a mountainous road in Pennsylvania, on the edge of what is known as “The Pretzel City,” when you come across…a seven-story tall Pagoda???
Nothing to lose, everything to gain! Listen to them in the car or while you’re doing the dishes or laundry. Find a quiet spot in your home and dedicate 30 minutes each day. Different authors from different backgrounds, professions, cultures and genders, all sharing a piece of their life’s work… and all extremely successful for it. This is the perfect way to kick-off the year!
What if you didn’t have to leave your home as you grew old? Remove the burden of relying on family to care for you? What if there was another way? For one of my clients, we found a way!
Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, uncertain and a little out of whack with all that’s going on right now. Should you keep calm and carry on? Or should you join the crowds and buy ALL the pasta? In the last couple weeks I’ve been speaking with many and here are my top takeaways that I hope will help you navigate this time.
Most interior and architectural designers choose one design style and specialize in it, guiding their clients to the products and aesthetic they are used to… modern farmhouse… craftsmen… contemporary… here is why I DON’T!
Did you know that it was the British who named this mansion and its land Fort Hunter? This mansion has such history and was owned by many prominent founders of Central Pennsylvania.
empathy and perspective: what you need to know to be a leader I have to
From doing what I’m told to creating my own path…. change is terrifying. This is my story about being absolutely terrified and doing it anyway.
Wife, friend, and mom with 18+ years of education and 12+ years as a commercial design professional. Always inquisitive, creative, and empathetic; trying to live each day with intention.