I thought you might like to see a project I have been working on all semester for my Space Planning class. I had to create a vacation/guest home for a client. Building A Vacation Home or What I Do in School. Building A Vacation Home or What I Do in School The first part of the design process is known as Schematics. It consists of research such as familiarizing yourself with the geographical area, client special requests~in this case the clients wanted sustainable design~ aka green,etc. The ... View the Post
Archives for April 2010
Earth Day Deliciousness
Our family tries to celebrate Earth Day every day. Simple choices such as selecting the least amount of packaging when making purchases, carpooling, recycling and of course my favorite, shopping at thrift stores, all help our earth. But there is also another way to help the earth that is simple and truly delicious. Keep reading for easy Earth Day Deliciousness. (Lemon~Blueberry Tea Cake) Earth Day Deliciousness Begin by buying organic. (Oh I just heard a large groan~ but stick with ... View the Post
Love bears all things
I am a writer. I write when I am happy. I write when I am sad. I write as therapy to help me cope with knee-buckling grief. This blog is my notepad. I have always said that I began this blog as a document of my life. To have anyone read it is just icing on the cake. Love bears all things. Love bears all things For those of you who read Decor To Adore regularly then you know that it is generally a happy and positive place. In the midst of my grief, I have not been writing my full feelings ... View the Post
Design School Dropout?
So the question of just how much can one person endure has come up. The overwhelming love and support shown by my friends have truly been carrying me through this past week. But am I a Design School Dropout? Then I returned to school…. I encountered a situation that made me feel like the first image. Design School Dropout? Let me start out by saying that two of my instructors ROCK! They are working with me and I am really amazed, grateful and inspired by their support and I am so ... View the Post
My mother’s garden
Many thanks to all of you who have left comments, emails and sent cards. Your heartfelt thoughts and prayers truly have lifted our family up during this difficult time. My mother’s garden. My mother’s garden I thought I would share a few images of my mother’s beautiful garden. My mother was “green” long before it was in style. When they tore down some old buildings in my hometown during the late ’70s and 80’s my mother loaded up the pickup truck with ancient brick destined for the ... View the Post