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Creating Quiet Moments Amidst the Chaos

Creating Quiet Moments Amidst the Chaos

Posted by: Jessica Soldner on Dec 19, 2024 6:00:00 PM

There tends to be a flood of chaos this time of year as we rush toward the finish line of year-end to-dos at work and at home. Piled on top of that is the addition of holiday celebrations, traditions, decorating, gift-giving, and gathering. And then there is the traffic… Abundance abounds, but too much of a good thing isn’t a good thing.

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Creating Spaces for Meaningful Conversations in the Home

Creating Spaces for Meaningful Conversations in the Home

Posted by: Jessica Soldner on Nov 13, 2024 2:15:28 PM

Harvest time brings forth emotions of abundance, gratitude, and grace and invites us to gather at the table. As we gather together, let’s discover how we can foster a positive atmosphere and facilitate meaningful conversations. My favorite piece of advice that I have received is to control the controllable and let go, or let God have ownership over the rest. Although we cannot control the experiences that our friends and family have under our roof, through design we can create an intentionally comfortable, thought-provoking atmosphere. The design process for this looks something like what follows. 

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The Art of Layered Living

The Art of Layered Living

Posted by: Jessica Soldner on Oct 8, 2024 11:56:50 AM

"The whole is greater than the sum of its parts"- Aristotle.

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Underwhelming Design. Less is More.

Underwhelming Design. Less is More.

Posted by: Jessica Soldner on Sep 3, 2024 1:29:39 PM

Since the invention of the internet our world has expanded. We have endless choices for each decision we make, no matter where we look. Just try shopping for any simple necessity, like toothpaste, and you will see just how many choices there are.  So how do we begin to filter our options? 

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Live Better NOW

Live Better NOW

Posted by: Jessica Soldner on Dec 9, 2022 4:57:26 PM

What is preventing you from living better? Some common reasons that may be holding you back: you don't feel as though you deserve it, you don't know how to solve the problem, you have a hard time visualizing new possibilities, you don't have any idea what it will cost, or you don't feel confident pulling it all together. 

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What does the word discrete mean?

What does the word discrete mean?

Posted by: Jessica Soldner on Apr 26, 2020 11:41:06 AM

Discrete and discreet. Two words that sound the same with different meanings. 

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Looking Back, before Looking Ahead

Looking Back, before Looking Ahead

Posted by: Jessica Soldner on Dec 17, 2018 11:26:36 AM

We tend to live our lives in a place of anticipation. As a society, we have been wired for the next best thing. Always wanting more. This is a driver that helps us strive for continuous improvement, but if we don't take time to look back over our shoulder at how far we've come, it can leave us feeling discontent, frustrated and overwhelmed.

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