Still not ready to make your later-life move? If so, there is still lots you can do in preparation for the day you are ready to move on from your current home. I always tell people that it is never too early to begin the sorting and clearing process since this is such a time consuming process. Here are several suggestions for things that can...

If you are against the idea of leaving your long time home, or still "sitting on a fence" about whether to stay or move, let me give you my perspective on this. Changes, changes, changes Although I read and hear over and over again about the value of "aging in place" (remaining in your family home as you age), I just don't buy it. Just as...

“Fragmented”, she replied when I asked her how she was feeling. She had bought into the common philosophy that being busy is somehow a virtue. I’ve been there too. Most of us have. We buy into the notion that we must “be more”, “do more” and have more”. We find ourselves fragmented and stretched like a piece of worn out elastic. Oh,...

Legend tells of a young girl who walked to a Christmas church service in a small Mexican village. It was traditional to bring gifts to lay before the nativity scene for Jesus, but the child lamented she was too poor and had nothing to offer. Suddenly, an angel appeared, explaining that even the simplest gift, offered in a spirit of love, would...

Glance around your living room. If the only Asian artifact you see is a television set, it might be time to widen your horizons. "Chinese art and furnishings are timeless," says Danna Hu, an architect and interior designer based in Taiwan. "Their classic lines and textures make them extremely versatile. They really do work well in almost any setting--from...

Creating a festive holiday tablescape can be easily accomplished with some advance planning, one or more unique ideas and the creative use of color and paint! A wonderful way to begin the process of allowing your "creative juices" to flow, consider selecting a designated theme for your holiday party. Once your theme has been chosen, designing...

With an estimated 50 million people now working at home, an awareness has emerged that the quality of the home workplace counts — not only for efficiency, comfort, and safety, but for the sheer pleasure of being there. Creating a space where you can get work done productively and spend your time peacefully and joyously, requires three basic...