In the days leading up to the long-awaited 2014 World Cup, protests ravaged the streets of Brazil . And even though many factors contributed to civil unrest, one of them was definitely the unforeseen consequences of FIFA’s influence over the country. For example, what’s going to happen to the 12 enormous stadiums after the fans and players leave? …
The summer season is in full swing and I’m loving every minute of it. One of my favorite things to do is host my friends for a good ol’ fashioned BBQ. Surprised? Didn’t think so… So a few weeks ago, I had an impromptu get-together at my place and invited a few friends over for …
Biophilic design. We’ve all heard of eco-friendly design and different ways to shrink our carbon footprint. I’ve also shared tips for bringing the outdoors into your home, but there are some earth-friendly ideas circulating the design and architecture community that affects each and every one of us. This revolutionary movement was popularized by Harvard University myrmecologist and conservationist, …
So a few weeks ago, I shared some of the differences between paint brushes and paint rollers. Now that you have the basics down, let’s move onto another step in the process; picking your paints and putting them to the test! You don’t invite people who get on your nerves to stay with you, do …
Hey folks! Before you hurry off to your weekend festivities, I have some exciting news to share with you. I know I don’t share my personal plans very often, but this weekend is just too good not to. This year, I’ve been asked to present at Dwell on Design on Sunday, June 22nd at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Dwell is …
The manliest home in America incorporate a mix of sleek lines, rustic elements and a lack of throw pillows or accents. Ha! But lately I’ve been seeing this manly space upgraded with modern design elements that are still masculine and slick; no matter what type of dude you’re dealing with. Check out some modern man cave …
So we can all acknowledge that all professional fields have rules, whether you’re in the field of fashion, interior design, law, architecture, or engineering, etc. Then there are those rules you hear about that we abide by them because we’ve just heard them one to many times and we’ve been brainwashed (so to speak). For example, ever …
