Sustainability has been a buzzword in the design world for years and it makes sense that we want to offer our clients options that are earth friendly.  I speak candidly about this topic, vegan design, my course and my very personal path that led to where I am today as a vegan educator. It is one of my favorite interviews with Kimberly Seldon of The Business of Design.

Reprogram your way of thinking about how a small design business can operate. Discover and get educated in the growing wellness & cruelty free design niche. Have purpose. Make a difference for all living creatures. Get the clients that fall through the cracks at large design firms - the clients who are compassionate and want healthy design options for themselves and their families.  

I met up with Wendy Matthews of Farm Sanctuary in DC recently at the ARC Conference. Her story is interesting. Her dad is a hunter and now her brother is also a vegan.

Sustainability is more than just a buzzword. It’s a call to action in the interior design community, and it affects all of our decisions. While it’s easy to make changes when it comes to our diet and the things we use in our home, what about the damage from our homes and buildings?

Why are we always tired? Could be you’re living with the enemy! In todays world, homes are not designed for good health. Modern lighting inhibits our body in naturally preparing for sleep and bedrooms are considered to be one of the most toxic places in a home. 30% of the population isn’t sleeping enough.

Watch & learn in my interview with renowned German Architect & Certified Building Biologist Tomas Gaertner. Find out what prevents us from sleeping & how to design spaces for optimal snoozing!

Get a peek inside a luxurious oceanfront summer estate. I walk you through the 100% compassionately designed family room.

Buckwheat Pillows are made from buckwheat hulls. They are completely organic, non toxic and “interesting.” Watch my review while “unboxing” a new buckwheat pillow I ordered.

Get the facts about leather. In this short video, I provide 10 facts about the ethics and health risks of leather.

Sustainability has been a buzzword in the design world for years and it makes sense that we want to offer our clients options that are earth friendly.  I speak candidly about this topic, vegan design, my course and my very personal path that led to where I am today as a vegan educator. It is one of my favorite interviews with Kimberly Seldon of The Business of Design.

Our Decor Affects us Physically and Emotionally.

Biophilic Design is the study of how our environments have a tremendous affect on us. Our interior spaces and exteriors such as sidewalks and buildings have a profound influence over our moods and the way our body physically reacts. It’s super interesting. I interviewed Elizabeth Calabrese, leading speaking and influencer for the study of Biophilia. We spoke about everything from hormones to the sidewalks of New York City

Did you know that 27% of a fabric’s weight is it’s toxins? Find out about the thousands of chemicals & toxins found in the fabrics you surround yourself with every day! Wrinkle free or iron free sheets contain Formaldehyde in order to avoid the wrinkles. How insane is that?