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Garage to Home – The Forgotten Space

in Design Healthy Living Lifestyles Wellness on November 3, 2018 November 3, 2018 0

Our Mud Room at Our Cypress Home. As we prepare to leave our beloved Cypress, this month’s blog series highlights why our home, Cypress, delivers design features that truly elevate the quality of our living…

What do gardening, cooking, travel and speaking have in common?

in Design Gardening on April 7, 2017 April 7, 2017 0

I love gardening and cooking in my life as much as I love my life as an interior designer. So after returning from a very challenging travel experience, nothing replenishes my soul as enveloping my…

Springtime is porch time

in Aging in Place Design on March 24, 2017 March 24, 2017 0

It’s finally spring! In preparation for full enjoyment of this most wonderful season, I want to give you an inside look at my absolute favorite springtime spot for entertaining or just relaxing — the screened-in porch…

More Than Puppy Love

in Healthy Living on February 17, 2017 February 17, 2017 0

For most of us, what steals our HEART more than a puppy? Being that February is about HEART as in Valentines Day, plus being Heart Health Awareness Month, this post is obviously touting the benefits that puppy or pet love has on our HEARTS.

The downsizing dilemma: to keep or toss?

in Aging in Place Design on January 13, 2017 January 13, 2017 0

There’s something about starting off a new year with a clean slate … and a cleaner closet, desk or work area. Are you feeling motivated to declutter or even downsize? Or are you looking for inspiration…

In “My Next Life,” After Cypress, I Want to Have …

in Aging in Place Design Lifestyles on July 10, 2016 July 10, 2016 0

“But wait Mitzi, we thought you were staying forever in Cypress, your aging in place home.”

Downsizing? Bookshelves Are The Answer!

in Design on July 1, 2015 July 1, 2015 0

If you’re in downsizing mode and have special treasures or family heirlooms you want to be able to enjoy, consider vertical bookshelves your new best friend. Not only do they contribute to purposeful design, they…

To Keep Or Not To Keep? That Is The Downsizing Question.

in Design on June 22, 2015 June 22, 2015 0

Downsizing isn’t easy, especially when Boomers have too many pieces of furniture and not enough space. In this “Healthy Homes” video, get my tips for thinking outside of the box when it comes to repurposing…

You’ll Never Want a Jacuzzi Tub Again…

in Design on June 15, 2015 June 15, 2015 0

Today’s Boomer bathtub is all about creating a spa experience that is safer to prevent falls, and more relaxing to create a retreat. Watch and see why yesterday’s Jacuzzi tub is out, and find out…

This Ain’t Your Grandma’s Shower

in Aging in Place Design on June 8, 2015 August 26, 2015 0

Is your shower ready for Boomer life? From two shower heads to helpful handrails, discover easy ways to max our your Boomer shower with minimal elements to create a spa experience in your own home–even…