Stop Fighting Your Space: the Unexpected Secret of How Lighting Changes How a Room Feels.
I remember standing in a client’s kitchen last Tuesday—a stunning, high-end renovation with marble countertops and custom cabinetry—only to feel…
Don’t Sleep Like a Tourist: How to Choose Accommodation on a Short Trip That Puts You Right in the Heart of the Local Kitchen.
I still remember sitting on a rickety wooden stool in a narrow alley in Hanoi, the air thick with the…
Forget the Tourist Traps and the Noise: Here Is My Secret Guide on How to Find Somewhere Quiet in a Busy City to Truly Taste the Soul of a Place.
I was sitting on a rusted metal stool in a narrow alleyway in Hanoi, the scent of star anise and…
Stop Fighting Your Floor Plan: the Designer’s Secret to How to Deal With a Kitchen That Has No Counter Space.
I was mid-way through prepping a roasted garlic chicken for a small dinner party last week when it happened again:…
Stop Throwing Away Your Soul: How to Repair Furniture Instead of Replacing It and Give Your Home a Story Worth Telling.
I was hunched over my workbench last Tuesday, the sharp, earthy scent of cedar shavings filling the air, when I…
Wallpapering Without the Headache: a No-nonsense Guide to Perfect Patterns
I was standing in my pantry last summer, surrounded by half-empty rolls of peel-and-stick and a growing sense of pure…
A No-nonsense Guide to Resealing Your Bath Without the Mess
I was standing there, knee-deep in a half-finished batch of spicy kimchi, when I realized my bathroom looked like a…
Forget the Tourist Maps: How to Travel by Train Across a Province to Find the Secret Kitchens of the Locals.
I still remember sitting on a rusted metal bench in a tiny station outside of Chiang Mai, the air thick…
Forget the Museums: Here Is How to Spend One Day in a Big City Well by Following Your Nose to the Real Soul of the Streets.
I was sitting on a splintered plastic stool in a rain-slicked alley in Bangkok last November, my camera bag heavy…
Stop Letting Your Home Feel Cluttered and Learn How to Create a Corner for Reading and Calls That Brings Instant Calm to Your Daily Flow.
I was sitting in a client’s living room last week, watching her try to take an important Zoom call while…