Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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How to collect and display artisan home goods and get a modern look
I have to fess up that if I had an unlimited budget, I would spend truck loads of money on hand-made pottery, blankets, hand-turned bowls, wooden spoons, and the like. I love order, clean lines and modern design, yet I have a secret passion for anything that has that hand-made touch to it. It reminds…
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Four foolproof ways to make a statement with art
Last week we received a treasured gift – an original painting by a dear new friend. Just a few days earlier I mentioned that I was planning on adding more unique art to our home to honour my value of self-expression and creativity and just like that, the same week we receive this special gift. Now I…
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The secret to having your dream home – Part I
Watch, read, or listen to anything about building your dream home and the words ‘perfect for entertaining’ are likely mentioned at least a few times. After a while of hearing this phrase over and over again, I wondered if people are entertaining so much today that they need a home specifically built for this? Why is this feature…
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My journey to writing a design blog
Six years ago we moved into our current home. It wasn’t in our plans to move again, especially after only a couple of years in our new apartment, but when the opportunity unexpectedly came up we jumped at the chance! After real estate prices in the city scared us all the way into a a condo in the suburbs,…
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Why creating a vision board will make you a more innovative designer
Whenever I’m working on a new creative project, I have to warm up my idea-generating brain by looking at inspiration. Often, I will start browsing magazines or Pinterest, and save random items that catch my attention. After a while I go back to evaluate the saved collection to see if I notice any interesting ideas or themes. I might…
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How to mix traditional and modern elements in your kitchen
June is peony season and I’ve been seeing these beautiful blooms all over my Instagram feed lately. The images inspired me to create a vision board for a simple, elegant kitchen filled with classic and modern accents. Imagine a space bathed in shades of ivory, pink, and green. Ready for an afternoon of baking, or just recipe browsing while sipping drinks from delicate Moroccan glasses.…
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