“You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.” – Oprah Winfrey At a young age, our parents often prescribe a systematic set of plans that should magically yield to a good life, life of purpose, and even happiness. It goes something like this: listen to your elders, graduate high school, go […]

In this episode, we share Francene Halili’s journey as a multi-hyphenate dancing and design fashion sets from NYFW to PARIS Fashion week while designing music set for the likes of Daddy Yankee, Maluma. Francene took the risk to ask for what she wanted and declared her worth. If someone says no, you will not lose […]

In this episode, we share Francene Halili’s journey as a multi-hyphenate dancing and design fashion sets from NYFW to PARIS Fashion week while designing music set for the likes of Daddy Yankee, Maluma. Francene took the risk to ask for what she wanted and declared her worth. If someone says no, you will not lose […]

The new year on the horizon incites the desire for the change whether change in your behavior, your habits or your physical environment. I am here to share one of the quickest and most dramatic changes you can make within your adobe is with paint. A simple fresh coat of paint can revitalize and refresh […]

The kitchen design was part of Project Lighthouse, a renovation of an investment property in Miami, FL. As an interior designer, it is challenging to jump into an ongoing project. One of the main challenges is dealing with the set design decision, which may not result in a cohesive design. Consequently, due to budgetary constraint […]

My keen fascination with human nature leads to my appreciation of artwork and artists who depict abstractly human faces. Facial expressions tell us more about a person than any physical attribute. We judge whether to befriend a person based on their facial expressions and body language. Often, we bond with people whose facial expressions exude […]