Saturday, January 4, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving

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I hope everyone has a terrific holiday with friends and family. This time of year is so magical and has such a sense of community it’s no wonder we all get caught up in wonderment. Enjoy an immense amount of food, booze and laughter and know that this kind of joy uplifts our spirits and [...]


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Wall Hooks With Words

Wall Hooks With Words



Wall Hooks With Words



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A short page with a few wall hooks that will look stunning in your home :)






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How To Standout And Overcome Those Weaknesses

How To Standout And Overcome Those Weaknesses



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I started my business in the winter of 2004. I really had no business getting into business, but it fell into my lap and I ran with it. I later realized that this a common thread amongst entrepreneurs. We are risk takers, visionaries and build the plane as we fly it. But because we spend [...]


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The Power Of Restorative Home Design

The Power Of Restorative Home Design



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Many of us often turn to books, workshops, retreats and even vacations to transform our lives… even if for a moment. Some of us constantly seek change while others just struggle to say ahead. The challenge isn’t to seek temporary relief in a fleeting book or workshop but rather to find something that recharges us [...]


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Holiday Cards

Holiday Cards



Holiday Cards

I can’t believe it is holiday season already! 2013 is soon coming to an end and this is the best time to express our best wishes for 2014 to our dearest friends and family. I have a few creative ways to display your cards as a part of your holiday decor and introduce Minted’s Holiday Cards selection to you. You can’t do these amazing projects with virtual e-cards and they disappear after a few days! Minted is having some promotions this season like 15% off, Free Shipping and more. Minted will help you send your wishes across and these ideas will help you enjoy the cards you receive.I also want you to browse through some awesome DIY’s that will brighten up your holidays on Mint’s blog Julep.via: marthastewartvia: bhgvia: homelife.com.auvia: weaversmill.wordpress.comvia: apartmenttherapyvia: examinervia: mintagehome.blogspot.comvia: redhenhome.blogspot.comvia: pewterandsage.blogspot.comPin It



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I can’t believe it is holiday season already! 2013 is soon coming to an end and this is the best time to express our best wishes for 2014 to our dearest friends and family. I have a few creative ways to display your cards as a part of your holiday decor and introduce Minted’s Holiday Cards selection to you. You can’t do these amazing projects with virtual e-cards and they disappear after a few days! Minted is having some promotions this season like 15% off, Free Shipping and more. Minted will help you send your wishes across and these ideas will help you enjoy the cards you receive.

I also want you to browse through some awesome DIY’s that will brighten up your holidays on Mint’s blog Julep.





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Design 101 Podcast – Atlanta Based Interior Designer Lori May

Design 101 Podcast – Atlanta Based Interior Designer Lori May



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Today Lori May, an Atlanta based interior designer, and me discuss all sorts of juicy topics like: Whats the transition like from the corporate world into the design world? What does it mean to be a real business owner and stay accountable? Do you know how to run a real design business? What are the [...]


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LUNAR creativity SPARKS three awards

LUNAR creativity SPARKS three awards



LUNAR creativity SPARKS three awards

LUNAR creativity SPARKS three awards We’re thrilled to announce LUNAR has picked up three 2013 SPARK awards for iovera°, Mobilegear and Piamo! The pen-like iovera° from myoscience uses a patented Focused Cold Therapy to effectively treat pain with a minimally invasive procedure. Our work for iovera° earned a Product Pro award. Mobilegear is an e-commerce website we designed that provides customers with the best mobile solutions for an increasingly mobile workforce and lifestyle. Mobilegear picked up a Silver Communication award. Piamo creates a fresh cup of delicious espresso in 30 seconds in your microwave. Our work for Piamo received a Gold Concept Pro award. …



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We’re thrilled to announce LUNAR has picked up three 2013 SPARK awards for iovera°, Mobilegear and Piamo!



  • The pen-like iovera° from myoscience uses a patented Focused Cold Therapy to effectively treat pain with a minimally invasive procedure. Our work for iovera° earned a Product Pro award.

  • Mobilegear is an e-commerce website we designed that provides customers with the best mobile solutions for an increasingly mobile workforce and lifestyle. Mobilegear picked up a Silver Communication award.

  • Piamo creates a fresh cup of delicious espresso in 30 seconds in your microwave. Our work for Piamo received a Gold Concept Pro award.


The SPARK Awards are a global competition with entries from more than 27 countries. The awards seek out the best designs from all levels of society, from amateurs to the most experienced and are awarded by a community of designers and creative people bound together by the idea that design can make significant, positive changes in the world and help make it better.


See the full list of winning entries here and read the full press release here.


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How To Take Charge Of Your Design Business

How To Take Charge Of Your Design Business



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Well it was a whirlwind trip to Arkansas but well worth the effort. I had not seen Maria in over two years so it was nice to room with her and hang out. She is such an intense energy, an extravert by nature, that my introverted energy gets great boosts of activity (and chaos) when [...]


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Decorating Blank Walls

Decorating Blank Walls



Decorating Blank Walls

I have a few examples to brighten a humdrum wall with ceramics, metals, shelves, canvas, stickers, murals, mirrors, tea light wall sconces, baskets, and more. Wall decor instantaneously creates interest in a room and walls are always there for you. There are virtually limitless options when it comes to decorating, and it’s amazing how easily a blank wall can be transformed to a focal point. My page here will get you thinking about your next decor project..via: bhg.comvia: midwestliving.comvia: modernkitchensideas.co.ukvia: bhg.comvia: curbly.comvia: pbteen.comvia: dottyfrogdecor.co.ukvia: ideasdecor.netvia: myatsayar.comvia: cb2via: mydalydesigns.blogspot.comPin It



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I have a few examples to brighten a humdrum wall with ceramics, metals, shelves, canvas, stickers, murals, mirrors, tea light wall sconces, baskets, and more. Wall decor instantaneously creates interest in a room and walls are always there for you. There are virtually limitless options when it comes to decorating, and it’s amazing how easily a blank wall can be transformed to a focal point. My page here will get you thinking about your next decor project..

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Making bold design work for entrepreneurs

Making bold design work for entrepreneurs



Making bold design work for entrepreneurs

Awards Connections Creativity Customer Experience Design research Design Thinking Education Engineering Expressions Health Care Icon-o-Cast Industrial Design Innovation Interaction Design Life Science Meaning Medical Moonshine Process Service Slideshows Solutions Sustainable Design TABLU Tools Uncategorized User Experience Value Creation Visual Design November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 Full Archive List Making bold design work for entrepreneurs Bold design expressions can be one of the most important differentiators for any company, but especially for startups. LUNAR’s Matthis Hamann and Roman Gebhard explained why while sharing a few case studies at the Explorers Festival in Lisbon last week. The festival is one of the largest events for entrepreneurs in Europe. “Our experience shows that a solid design process, the right tools and a user-centric sensibility can definitely create better products and services,” Roman told several hundred attendees. Roman and Matthis took attendees through case studies that covered: a hardware and software solution for Siemens Bosch that connects devices in the home in a way that addresses real needs, the VELA cycle trainer and NOVA climbing wall that challenge the design conventions of exercise equipment in the home, Piamo, a product that turns any microwave into a personal espresso machine, and Mo, a modern urban mobility system, based on a flexible, simple, affordable and sustainable combination of bike rental system, local public transport and car sharing. “We believe bold design expressions that shift traditional paradigms can be especially helpful to entrepreneurs who are coming into markets with exciting, new ideas,” Matthis said. Watch the video of their presentation here : Posted: November 15, 2013 at 7:44 am in Connections, Customer Experience, Design Thinking, User Experience | Permalink | Comments (0) | Trackback Leave a Reply



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Bold design expressions can be one of the most important differentiators for any company, but especially for startups.


LUNAR’s Matthis Hamann and Roman Gebhard explained why while sharing a few case studies at the Explorers Festival in Lisbon last week.


The festival is one of the largest events for entrepreneurs in Europe.


“Our experience shows that a solid design process, the right tools and a user-centric sensibility can definitely create better products and services,” Roman told several hundred attendees.


Roman and Matthis took attendees through case studies that covered:



  • a hardware and software solution for Siemens Bosch that connects devices in the home in a way that addresses real needs,

  • the VELA cycle trainer and NOVA climbing wall that challenge the design conventions of exercise equipment in the home,

  • Piamo , a product that turns any microwave into a personal espresso machine, and

  • Mo , a modern urban mobility system, based on a flexible, simple, affordable and sustainable combination of bike rental system, local public transport and car sharing.


“We believe bold design expressions that shift traditional paradigms can be especially helpful to entrepreneurs who are coming into markets with exciting, new ideas,” Matthis said.


Watch the video of their presentation here :



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Feng Shui – If I only had a brain

Feng Shui – If I only had a brain



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When attracting blessings into a home many people overlook the unglamorous front, left corner. This is the Knowledge and self cultivation corner and when you have much sexier categories like money and fame, who cares about self cultivation? Unfortunately, just like any great cake recipe, it won’t set up without flour, eggs AND a little [...]


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Whitney English, Day Designer

Whitney English, Day Designer



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A few weeks ago I talked about how excited I was to get my new Whitney English, Day Designer. It arrived about a week ago and like a busy bee I’ve been setting goals and getting focused for 2014. If you have not yet purchased your day designer I would encourage you to do it [...]


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Aquariums at Home

Aquariums at Home



Aquariums at Home

Watching fish swim is therapeutic. Studies have shown that it will reduce anxiety and increase creativity. My all time favorite spot is the Monterey Bay Aquarium; I’m really not sure how many times I have been there..Well, it is not so realistic to visit an aquarium often, but there are a few ways to bring in an aquarium into your own home. I have a few examples where you will see large built-in’s that look amazing but are not easy to manage and the self-cleaning Aquafarm Fish Tank from Uncommon Goods. I received this complementary fish tank to review and I’m loving it! I still haven’t decided where to place this — it is moving from my kitchen counter-top to my desk to my living room!I would like to share a few pictures taken at my home. Aquafarm arrived intact in a nice box. …



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Watching fish swim is therapeutic. Studies have shown that it will reduce anxiety and increase creativity. My all time favorite spot is the Monterey Bay Aquarium; I’m really not sure how many times I have been there..

Well, it is not so realistic to visit an aquarium often, but there are a few ways to bring in an aquarium into your own home. I have a few examples where you will see large built-in’s that look amazing but are not easy to manage and the self-cleaning Aquafarm Fish Tank from Uncommon Goods. I received this complementary fish tank to review and I’m loving it! I still haven’t decided where to place this — it is moving from my kitchen counter-top to my desk to my living room!


I would like to share a few pictures taken at my home. Aquafarm arrived intact in a nice box. The instructions were easy to follow and it came with everything except sunlight, water, seeds and goldfish! An interesting fact about this product is the waste from the fish automatically fertilizes the plants and plants in turn clean the water in the aquarium. I also like the fact that it is made in Union City, California. A gift that you might want to consider during this holiday season for someone special or for your child’s classroom.. Children will be intrigued. I have a picture below — Aquafarm demonstration at a school by it’s inventors Nikhil Arora and Alejandro Velez. Look forward to your thoughts! Check out Uncommon Goods for more amazing products..







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Brilliant Colors Of The Toucans

Brilliant Colors Of The Toucans



Brilliant Colors Of The Toucans

Last night, I was on my computer scanning for ideas to write, and my husband called me – “Come and watch these brilliant colors”. I immediately wrapped up and rushed towards my television. I paused and re-wound a few times to get a close-up view of these beautiful Toucans! What brilliant color combinations. Mother nature is again at it’s very best. Here are some of the Toucans where I am getting my next design inspiration from… Oh, I just need a blank room now :)Let’s hope and pray these Toucans continue to thrive for generations to come. …



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Last night, I was on my computer scanning for ideas to write, and my husband called me – “Come and watch these brilliant colors”. I immediately wrapped up and rushed towards my television. I paused and re-wound a few times to get a close-up view of these beautiful Toucans! What brilliant color combinations. Mother nature is again at it’s very best. Here are some of the Toucans where I am getting my next design inspiration from… Oh, I just need a blank room now :)

Let’s hope and pray these Toucans continue to thrive for generations to come.



















I recently published a similar page welcoming Fall Season – a page filled with colorful fall leaves. Nature has a lot to offer interior designers, all we have to do is look for these cues.



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