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Author: The Mind

May 20, 2023May 19, 2023

Feeling Cozy in a Concrete Jungle

When you drive or walk around your neighborhood, chances are you will see a lot of new condo buildings going up or maybe a lot of notice of development for future buildings. There is a lot of pressure out there for municipalities to increase home availability in Canada and to do that, they need to…

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October 4, 2022October 3, 2022

Merchandising for Your Customer

Customizing your store for the people shopping One of the biggest lessons I learned as a Visual Merchandiser in the fashion retail world was that merchandising (design) is very subjective. One person could walk the store and hate this or that. Then a different person can walk the store and love those very things. Sometimes,…

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September 22, 2022September 22, 2022

Making it Work

No Demo Reno For any number of reasons, you might find yourself needing to make a change in your home – Maybe it’s a new home to you but FARRR from a NEW home. Maybe the home is decorated in builder-beige, and your style is more vibrant. Maybe you are going through a big life…

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December 14, 2021December 14, 2021

Retail Merchandizing – Grab Their Attention

A few years ago there was a lot of talk around the sustainability of brick and motor stores in retail – will online shopping take over? How will brick and motor stores compete? Will physical stores become obsolete? And then COVID-19 hit forcing most retailers around the world to close their storefront doors for months….

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August 17, 2021August 17, 2021

Correcting Room Layouts, Right-Sizing

Reddit has become one of my favorite platforms lately for true community advise, with valid and actionable suggestion. And as a design blogger, it’s interesting to see what questions come up, what questions come up often and what others have done to fix similar situations.   I started to see a reoccurring question; one that would…

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May 9, 2021May 9, 2021

This Crazy Housing Market : An Opinion

Real estate and the market in general has always fascinated me. I am always floating through realtor.ca to see what is on the market and for how much. Hey, you never know when something interesting will come up. Afterall, that is how I ended up in my place – completely unexpected and ended up being…

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February 28, 2021February 28, 2021

Getting Organized with Storage

I hate cleaning the house. H.A.T.E. Hate. I blame my dad for this. He always told me, “do it right the first time so you don’t have to do it again.” Although that works for most things in life – construction, plumbing; work…marriage… – it really does not apply to cleaning your house. No matter…

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December 7, 2020December 7, 2020

Kitchen Updates on a Budget

There is no doubt about it – COVID-19 has had an impact on our lives this year: It has given us more time at home, it has changed where we work. And with lower interest rates on mortgages, it has opened the possibility of home buying or upgrading a home to so many more people….

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August 24, 2020August 25, 2020

The Back-to-School Workspace

This year has been anything but normal. We’ve been told to not hug or visit family and friends. We’ve learned new terms like social distancing, flattening the curve, PPE and social circles were given a whole new meaning.   We’ve been though self-isolation and country wide business shutdowns. And one of the most drastic change to normal has been how we work, and now,…

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July 31, 2020July 31, 2020

The She Shed

The She Shed – over the last few years, this term has become more and more popular amongst homeowners, renovators and women.  What does it mean? It’s a place away from the main home that is a dedicated oasis for the female of the home. It’s a place that is hers; a place for her…

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***Disclaimer***
The topics discusses on this blog have been independently researched, learnt during the Interior Design Program or have been learnt in real world from real world experiences. They are of the opinion of the author, intended to share knowledge and encourage mindful discussions. We do not claim to be register psychologist or claim to have any formal (medical) psyche training.
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