Healthy Homes Have “Healthy” Furniture

Knowing who is actually making our furniture, and also what country it comes from, is a definite goal for purchasing furniture to keep our homes as “healthy” as possible. Why? Because we are now learning and gaining more research on the effects of off-gassing from our...

Three Reasons Why Lamps Are Our Friends

Why are lamps our lighting friends in design? Here are my three reasons, featuring examples from The Natural Light: 1). Lamps are an easy way to incorporate additional lighting to a room. As we age, we need much more lighting in our spaces. Often, however, adding...

Meet TOTO: Products Designed for Everyone

  For those of you who are familiar with my #BoomerSmarts philosophy, you know how important it is to find products that provide comfort and convenience to people of all ages. With its “People Planet Water” and “People-Centered Design”...