If you like getting out in nature and enjoying all the beauty and exhilaration it brings, you should think about going on an adventure vacation.
What I Wish I Knew About London Before Traveling: Random Facts and Useful Travel Tips I Learned about London Traveling teaches me a lot about
Emerging Color and Design Trends for Christmas As the holiday season approaches, attention turns to planning parties, events and decorations. The overarching theme for holiday
Some of Europe’s Most Expensive Cities are Surprisingly Cheap for Travelers Omio, Europe’s leading booking platform for travel by train, bus, and flight, has released
If you’re curious about living large in small spaces, why not take a vacation from your own home to stay in a tiny house? A
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Architectural Legacy This journey through Arizona architecture leads you to the heart of Scottsdale’s heritage, showcasing the stunning works of Frank Lloyd
I traveled to Healdsburg, California, to discover why it’s called the Hospitality Heart of Sonoma County Wine Country and an Epicurean Eden. Healdsburg has an
The desire to stimulate the senses is an instinct that defines us as humans and propels the creation of art. ARTECHOUSE in Miami Beach, Florida
This Sonoma County culinary-focused winery cultivates estate-grown produce, herbs and olive oil to complement world-class wines. On a recent media trip to Sonoma County, California,
Sonoma County County is an Epicurean Eden populated with Organic Vineyards producing world-class wines. Quivira’s vineyards, farms and organic gardens beckon foodie and wine tourists.
A Must See Museum for the Literary Tourist While staying in Chicago on a two-day business trip, I had one free morning to sightsee. With
A Wellness “City Within a City” In this Neo Urban Community, Keeping Up with the Joneses Means Staying Fit, Healthy & Happy Once upon a
The WHIT House in Lake Nona Welcomes The Future of Wellness How this “city within a city” focuses on ROW (Return on Wellness) rather than
Tile is the StoryTeller in Home Decor for 2019 The 2019 Coverings Show held in Orlando brings together ceramic and porcelain tile manufacturers from around
2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus movement that became a way of life and thinking still resonating today. Walter Gropius founded the Bauhaus
Eating for Beauty and Brains Drives Culinary Choices At the 2019 Research Chefs Association (RCA) annual conference in Louisville, Kentucky while filming for Trending Today,
A rare look at pop icon David Bowie’s private collection of art and furniture by The Memphis Group on view at the Modernism Museum. Bowie
As a Design Tourist, I actively seek out attractions and destinations that preserve and promote the craft and heritage of artisans around the world. While flying out of the
Space Oddities: Bowie-Sottsass-Memphis at Modernism Museum Must-See Museum Show: The largest exhibition of Memphis objects ever presented in an American museum In the 1980s, a
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) in its report “Build Well To Live Well” found that real estate and communities that intentionally put people’s health at
Nestled in the Palu Alps in Italy lies a ski resort that invites guests to go glamping among the snow-covered mountains. The Valmalenco Ski Resort caught my attention for
Pantone Announces the Color of the Year 2019: PANTONE® 16-1546 Living Coral The Color of Home Interiors Energizes and Enlivens with Coral Shades Pantone, the
ICE! at Gaylord Palms is a Must-See Holiday Experience IceCarverVIdeo During the holiday season, Orlando offers a different kind of Winter Wonderland that transports visitors
The Historic Stetson Mansion Opens Its Doors Showcasing Fresh Ideas for Holiday Decor As a member of the press, I recently attended a private guided tour
The annual Festival of Trees at the Orlando Museum of Art is now open for a week-long showcase of designer Christmas trees and gingerbread houses just
My guilty conscious over single-use plastics started with the cases of bottled water, I used to stock in my household. After seeing horrific images of
The 11th edition of Holiday House NYC featured the work of twenty individuals/firms tapped to transform the eight-bedroom, 13,000-square-foot townhouse on the Upper East Side at 118
Starting the last week of November, European city centers come alive with Christmas Markets, an old tradition that turns the town square into a festive
Winter Is Coming: 6 Things You Have to Do to Prepare Your Garden for the Winter With autumn at our door, chances are you’re busy
In downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, lies a futuristic glass and concrete structure that looms large over the waterfront dotted with docked sailboats. This architectural oddity
On land that was once an orange grove in Central Florida sits the world’s largest single-site collection of structures designed by famed modernist architect Frank
There is a lot of buzz about Biomimicry design, this idea that Mother Nature is the ultimate engineer and her handiwork teaches us much about
Gen X “Consciously Cool” Style Trends As a woman of a certain age, I’m part of Generation X, those between ages 35 and 50 years
This summer, I visited Paris, not as a Design Tourist, but as a parent to show my children the city’s must-see landmarks, monuments, and museums.
On July 17, the world celebrated National Emoji Day, yes. It’s a thing now. Emojis are morphing into a universal language of sorts and soon,
Mother Nature Meets Santa Claus in Holiday Looks For 2019 It’s July, the pivotal month where Christmas is on the brain with countless “Christmas in
The Latest Design Trends from NeoCon 2018 Create a Home Away from Home As the office looks and feels more like home, architects and designers
Editor’s Note: I met Alan Pepin, a freelance product designer, at a recent trend talk I gave at LightStyle of Orlando. Pepin has his own
I recently appeared as a guest on the podcast Wives Winedown Wednesday to share the latest home interior trends and decorating tips and tricks. To
Top Foodie Destinations Tempting the Tastebuds of Travelers Hotels.com in its Tasty Travels research picked several cities as “Top of the Chops” for foodie travelers.
Most of you know that I express my passion for design as both as Design Journalist and a Decorator. I’m always on the hunt for
The Glass House: 2018 Metro Designer Showhouse opens its doors through June 30. The showhouse pairs leading designers with distinguished national and global home furnishings brands including
Tryp Maritime hotel in Fort Lauderdale Offers Authentic Accommodations for Design Tourists When a hotel captures the essence of the local culture and community through
It’s not just your footprint that counts with environmentally sustainable design. Today’s definition of good global stewardship also examines your handprint. “Handprint” measures a company’s
Brooklyn has a thriving and prolific community of artists, artisans, craftspeople, and designers that puts it on par with other hubs of craftsmanship around the
I recently toured The 2018 New American Home, the official show home of the NAHB International Builders’ Show known as IBS held in Orlando, Florida.
Buster + Punch’s Trifecta of Muses: Motorcycles, Metalwork & Music Architect and industrial designer Massimo Buster Minale calls himself the Black Sheep of the Design
Expert Insight on The Latest Lighting Trends from Jeff Dross, Kichler Lighting For the latest looks in lighting, I recently spoke with Lighting Trends Expert,
Hygge: The most talked about lifestyle trend of 2017, Hygge is a way of being and decorating comes from the Danes and is firmly anchored