Why Craft and Chill is Replacing Netflix and Chill
Somewhere along the way, we have become so connected to our devices that we started craving the exact opposite. It’s no coincidence that hobbies once associated with our grandparents—needlepoint, mahjong, sourdough baking, gardening—are finding a new audience, offering a slower, more intentional way to spend our time and connect with others. The stitching renaissance When […]
The City So Nice, They Named it Twice
The City That Never Sleeps In all my years living in New York City, I’ve never experienced energy quite like what filled the city this June. The Knicks’ remarkable championship run—their first title in 53 years—transformed the city into a shared celebration. What began as a basketball season became something much larger, bringing New Yorkers […]
Creating Spaces with Staying Power
Recently, I joined a panel for NYCxDESIGN Week hosted by Nordblooms, Hakwood, and CARL HANSEN & SØN titled The Future of Timeless Design in a Fast World. The discussion explored how designers can stay intentional and inspired in an industry moving faster than ever. To us, timeless design is not just about aesthetics, but about […]
The Power of the Conceptual Phase
While you may have thought that every hotel lobby, restaurant, and spa begins with a floor plan or a fabric swatch, it doesn’t. Instead, it begins with a question: what story does this space have to tell? That question is the heart of the Conceptual Phase, the beginning window of time early on in a […]
Project Finish Line
We can see the light ahead! The Sonesta Cambridge is in the Construction Administration (CA) phase, one of the most hands-on, detail-intensive stages of any hospitality project, with a target opening date of April 3rd. It’s a period of weekly site meetings and rapid problem-solving that can only happen when you’re standing inside the space […]
How Sensory Design Shapes the Guest Experience
Walk into any Westin Hotels and Resorts and before you’ve spoken to a single staff member, there is a subtly sweet inviting aroma in the air. The lighting feels warm and intentional. You haven’t checked in yet, but you already feel welcome. This isn’t accidental — it’s sensory design at work, and it’s part of […]
Ink Over Inbox
Maybe you don’t check your mailbox daily, but how awesome is it to see a piece of mail that is not a bill! Whether it’s a postcard from your bestie who just went to Paris, or a handwritten thank you note for a birthday present you gave to your cousin, getting a tangible form of […]
2025 Wrapped and Unwrapping 2026
Between getting things wrapped up, December can be a chaotic mess. Not only is it the holiday season but I get to celebrate my daughter coming into this world. As the world slows down, December is also a time I get a chance to reflect on the year and gear up for the year ahead. […]
How I’m Using AI at Home & Work
Today, adapting to the tech times is super important for people of all professions. Interior Design is no different. That’s why I’ve been both experimenting and embracing how AI can save time and even boost innovation in my professional and personal life. How I’m Using It At Work One area where I find […]
Falling into Gratitude
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