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Sustainable Interior Design: Eco-Friendly Practices for Modern Spaces

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Modern spaces have become more compact than ever before. People are increasingly shifting towards smaller living spaces with eco-friendly designs and themes. Interior designers can suggest different ways to incorporate such technologies into a living space. In San Diego, custom home builders offer many eco-friendly solutions that can be incorporated into modern spaces.

The importance of design has become increasingly evident in the development of contemporary living spaces as people become more environmentally conscious and strive to integrate eco-friendly practices into their homes. This article delves into the core principles of design and provides practical advice for those interested in making their living spaces more environmentally friendly and efficient.
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Prioritizing Comfort: A Guide to Creating a More Relaxing Home

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Your home is more than just a space to rest; it’s a reflection of your well-being. When your living space feels uncomfortable or disorganized, it can disrupt your peace, negatively affect your health, and make it harder to relax. Creating a home that prioritizes comfort then is not just about aesthetics but also about improving your daily life. Want to know how you can add more comfort to your humble abode?
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Modern Art Monday Presents: Mona Hatoum, Deep Throat

mona hatoum deep throat photo by gail worley
Photos by Gail

Mona Hatoum’s Deep Throat (1996) offers an interior view of her  body as an object to be consumed. The artist inventively edited her endoscopy and colonoscopy footage to appear as if we are traveling through her digestive tract, from teeth to anus and back again. “I wanted the work to be about the body probed, invaded, violated, deconstructed,” said Hatoum, who, like all of us, lives in a technologically advanced society, where the loss of personal privacy is widely tolerated. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Mona Hatoum, Deep Throat

Beat the Winter Blues with These Fresh Winter Blooms

winter blooms rose
Above Image Source, All Other Photos By Gail

The shorter days, the cold (and perhaps humid) weather and the aftermath of the holidays may put you in a ‘blue’ state. It’s important to know that you are not the only one who goes through these experiences.

The winter blues, as people like to call it, is a scientifically-recognized state of mind that can affect anyone. Now, depending on your brain chemistry and other illnesses, you may be having a more difficult time, but in most cases, this is a temporary phase that passes with the season.

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Eye On Design: The Wedge Sofa and Ottoman By Todd Merrill Studio

tufted wedge ottoman photo by gail worley
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Salon Art + Design — which made a triumphant return to the Park Avenue Armory from November 11th through 15th after being waylaid in 2020 by Covid — always flaunts more than its fair share of ‘Oh Wow!’ moments, but this stunning Wedge sofa and ottoman from Todd Merrill Studio was far and away one of my favorites this time around. Because just look at it. It’s insane, right?

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