Valentine's

Working in events and flowers tends to make one numb to a Holiday like Valentine's Day. This I think is a good thing because I am now immune to the pressures of the day. That feeling that if one does not meet some unspoken expectation it could be the end of an otherwise perfectly stable relationship.

The one piece of advice I can give, is do something out of the ordinary. My favorite is to not succumb to the traditional, stand out from the crowd! For instance, avoid the traditional dozen red roses and go for something more unique and tailored to your loved ones personality (if their favorite color is orange - go with it). Basically think outside the box a little it will make you stand out and in the end be more memorable. Think of the points you'll score!

Happy Valentine's Day!

I am a huge fan of Sustainable design and products. Just watching the amount of garbage (and now recycling) that both my home and business put on the sidewalk every week I am appalled! We as a society need to demand that more of what we consume be recyclable and sustainably manufactured.

With that in mind I have been closely watching the developments in prefab housing design. Roccio Romero is one of my favorite, but there are many out there. Take a look at their site, and here is an image of one of their fabulously modern designs. In my opinion think Case Study House. Get inspired to live a little simpler and more eco-friendly.

www.rocioromero.com

The Nex Step

I have found that I spend so much of my "relaxation" time searching for interesting things for me and my clients in the world of design that this is the next logical thing for me to do. So here goes...