As every year begins, so does anticipation for a happier, more productive & prosperous New Year.
Right now it is a balmy 8 Degrees and raining in the lower mainland but there is plenty of snow nestled in the mountains. This is a notable point as our fair city - Vancouver, BC - will soon be hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Hosting such an event takes vision, strong leadership and constant communication to keep budgets and projects on schedule. Though, there has been many challenges, compromises and cost increases, there has also been a feeling of pride in showcasing the talents of our people and the attributes of our fine city! As residents we won't realize what the true effects are until the event is over.
On a much smaller scale, building a 'New Home' or Planning a 'Home Renovation' can present many of the same challenges of hosting a large event.
In North America, due to work, school & amenities, location is usually the first deciding factor for our home. Next comes size, style, the functional musts and finally the 'I wants'. Usually the 'I wants' come from one of three sources: TV, Magazines or Personal Experience. We want more usable & organized spaces; we want beautifully functional kitchen and bathrooms; and finally we want a place to relax and rejuvenate after a long, hard work day.
Over the years of designing interior spaces for my clients, I noticed that the Master Bedroom was usually the last place considered in the design. Usually the kitchen, bathroom, living and kid's spaces came before their own room.
I too have been guilty of this so... I have shifted my belief into a more 'self love - creates a better person to help others space' after all the day begins and ends in this location and we all deserve to be pampered whether we are on a 'strict budget' or not!
In 2010 I will be focusing on sourcing and relaying only the FACTS: 'Focused, Authentic, Current, Tangible & Successful' image and interior design information, products and services.
If you would like to join me in my search to find ways to live in a more positive, joyful, prosperous and peaceful interior space, please send me links to your finds and I will share the information in my Monthly Style E-letters at http://www.imagetointerior.com/newsletters.html
The 2010 Theme is 'From Bedroom to Boardroom - Simply You by Design...'
Still Artistically Bent,
Just Jan
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