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Loved Kathy Ireland’s Take on Wellness In Our Homes

in Design Events Wellness on October 26, 2018 October 25, 2018 0

High Point October Market was such an affirmation to me that WELLNESS in our homes is a hot topic, even with the beautiful Kathy Ireland. In our interview at Nourison Carpet where her many designed…

Busting Bogus Boomer Beliefs, Part 3

in Lifestyles on May 5, 2017 May 5, 2017 0

In this third and final post for our Busting Bogus Boomer Beliefs series, we’re talking about home trends — what boomers want and need.

What has no age discrimination?

in Aging in Place Design Lifestyles on September 17, 2016 September 17, 2016 0

I love this photo of my mom and me but I do not like where it was taken.

Got space? Make it a sanctuary.

in Design Lifestyles on July 15, 2015 August 26, 2015 0

Do you have a favorite place in your home where you love to kick back and relax? My favorite retreat is our screened-in porch at our home, Cypress. It just feeds my soul, and is…

Is Your Bathroom Ready for All Ages and Stages?

in Aging in Place Design on April 19, 2015 August 26, 2015 0

Do you know what it takes to create a barrier-free, BoomerSmarts® bathroom for any stage or any age? Learn the critical elements of an aging-in-place bathroom that doesn’t look like it’s from an assisted living…

More Hot Trends from #KBIS2015

in Design on February 21, 2015 January 19, 2016 0

WOW! How hard it is to narrow down my list of amazing new products from the Kitchen and Bath International Show in Las Vegas last month. I recently wrote an article for The Daily Basics on…

Wilsonart: Surfaces For All Ages and Stages

in Design on February 10, 2015 February 11, 2015 0

In #BoomerSmarts designing, one of my main focuses is “aging in place.” Spaces should be functional and ergonomic, and products should be long lasting. This is where #BlogTourVegas sponsor Wilsonart comes in, with its High Definition laminates…

Meet TOTO: Products Designed for Everyone

in Design on February 9, 2015 June 29, 2021 0

For those of you who are familiar with my #BoomerSmarts philosophy, you know how important it is to find products that provide comfort and convenience to people of all ages. With its “People Planet Water” and…

Mitzi Beach

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