Opinions:  Vision, Joy, and Agility

There’s a certain magic to the simple moments of holiday preparation—the sparkle of lights, the warm glow of candles, the careful selection of gifts for loved ones.  These traditions are a small…


The October Scaries

Welcome to October — the month of ghosts, jack-o’-lanterns, cobwebs, and wild costumes.  If you’ve never worn a ridiculous costume at work with your peers, are you even enjoying the season? Whether…


Don’t Be That Sales Rep

Being a sales rep is hard.  I’ve worked in manufacturer sales for the last seven years.  In dog years, that’s young, but in relationship years it’s the “seven year itch” or a…


Following in the Footsteps of Design

If your child or someone close to you wanted to follow in your career footsteps, how would you feel?  Would you be excited about the personal connection and industry’s direction, or worried…


The Power of Passing the Baton

A recent study by the International Journal of Public Health highlighted the importance of “Grandparent Influence,” where grandchildren with involved grandparents show positive development, mental health, and overall well-being. Interestingly, the reverse…


The Spirit of NeoCon and Design Days

We can find inspiration everywhere we look.  From the trees swaying in the breeze and the ripples across a pond to the technology that powers our lives and the dazzling colors of…


Listing the Value of Good Design

I remember the excitement of searching for my first interior design job.  With wild ambition to live anywhere in the world (preferably in a big city with an ocean and warm weather),…


The Inevitability of Change

Yesterday you worked at home in your pajamas, and today you’re dressed and in the office.  Yesterday you interacted with black boxes on Zoom calls, and today you’re scribbling on whiteboards next…