When I embarked on this 20-Day Blogging Challenge, I was open to what the journey would bring me. After 20 days of daily blogging, the challenge enriched me – with knowledge of new subjects, of rewriting the internal stories of my own self, and the hope of increasing awareness on companies and products that are […]
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Upcycling and Recycling Goods for a New Tomorrow
We often hear about upcycling and recycling in the home furnishings world. We may know of a friend who designs and refurbishes old furniture and transforms those outdated pieces into dramatically stylish décor. We marvel at their trendy and crafty ideas shown on Pinterest and Flea Market Flip. Recycling and its sister, upcycling is not […]
Blogging: Unraveling the Story Layers
With each blog, it begins with developing one’s story line. Blog inspiration can be generated from experiences, trending topics, and even the objects we’re surrounded by. Once your idea is formulated, the fun part of blogging begins. The layers of the blog story are like a Russian matryoshka doll where one great story is […]
Are Tiny Homes Too Small? Lessons We Can Learn from Those Who Adopt a Minimalist Lifestyle and Those Who Abandon It
As boomers retire and millennials settle into their first homes, the need for downsizing or doing more with less is ever growing. An expanding trend exists for tiny homes which are homes between 100 and 400 square feet. Brought on by a minimalistic movement, social and economic factors, or a flair for something new, tiny […]
The Shape of Marketing
Shape of Water displayed the depths of human and alien emotion in a captivating Oscar winning picture. Communication, in all its diverse forms, plays out eloquently throughout the film – from sign language to hidden meanings to cross-species relationship building. The Shape of Marketing, too, is a cross section of old wave marketing built on […]
Seizing the Marketing Archipelago
Perched on the tip top of a peninsula and on 315 islands lies Helsinki. It boasts the largest lake district in Europe (the Finnish Lake) and more than 60 fish species with 11,000 boat berths. Whether because of its striking beauty or the city’s favorable geographic location, this “Daughter of the Baltic” embraces its place […]
