Recently our home was featured in Design Mom, a clever, supremely popular site that promotes the “interaction of design & motherhood.” What I find most captivating about the house tours is how they are more than an assembly of pretty images but unearth the true essence of the dweller, doors are open and accessible to all who scroll by. Visitors can virtually linger on the sofa and connect with the family, discovering their relation to the environs. Practical how-to tidbits transgress into such genuine discussions as raising a family in a technologically amped society and monitoring old school beliefs in a modern home.
Table in the parlor room, which has a constant rotation of books and seasonal flowers.
The profiles are substantive, uncovering layered and relatable individuals over design enthusiasts who really know how to blend pattern with color (though such spaces are included). The emphasis is on everyday families who share the idea that a home is livable, provides comfort, which directs the composition.
Merging technology with comfort.
Personality depictions on the web hold a veil of anonymity. You can craft a hashtag blessed character based on photos of happy family outings that occur within 11% of a real life week. A typical family has no drama on which sister gets to the billion dollar mark before the other but how to find a reliable sitter or having your child choose piano over Roblox. Design Mom uncovers such families.
Design details juxtaposed with my artwork.
While it is a bit unnerving to delve into personal issues, Design Mom is a trustworthy source, which facilitates sharing intimate details that matter.
Books add to the decor and reveal interests.
You can see the full story at Design Mom.
