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Thrive: Arianna Huffington

November 11, 2014

Nestled amongst the leaves is a beautiful pice of White Birch bark. The colors are lovely.Slideshow

I am a bit out of my league here.  This post is not about bath design or design inspiration.  It is about life inspiration. Last fall I heard Arianna Huffington, the co-founder and editor of The Huffington Post, and one of the world’s most successful women, speak at the Design Leadership Summit. What has remained with me is her concise theory on how to lead a more fulfilling life.

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Shop Small

November 10, 2014

Lamb's Pub. Perfect for a pint on a Saturday afternoon.Slideshow

I saw a sign in a window recently that said SHOP SMALL. I am a vocal advocate for the premise of supporting local businesses. As a small business co-founder myself, I enjoy neighborhood shops and the industrious, creative and brave individuals who take risks and invest in sharing their personal passions. Usually, you will find the enthusiastic owner in attendance, willing to help with selections and chat about local news and future store events.

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Small Kitchens

November 10, 2014

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I know about small kitchens.  While mine is not “apartment size” tiny, it is definitely on the small side especially compared to many of those pictured in the current shelter magazines. I have learned that just because a kitchen is small, it does not mean it is dysfunctional.  In fact, an organized and well-planned small kitchen can be very easy and efficient to work in.

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Frederick Edwin Church/Olana

November 9, 2014

A view of the front of the house with its Moorish arches and decoration.Slideshow

Frederic Edwin Church, the famed Hudson River School artist, designed, lived and worked at Olana, a house he created for his family around 1870. His house is considered a three-dimensional work of art–a complete integration of architecture and landscape design that he considered fine art. The 126-acre property in Columbia County, New York, has incredible views of the Taconic Hills and Hudson Valley including the venerable Hudson River.

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