It’s true: 50 is the new 30. Speedy is living proof.

home-redecorating4

We're still in the midst of redoing parts of the house. It started simply enough as an attempt to maximize the use of natural light in areas where I normally take food photos … [Read more...]

Thermal comfort in the workplace and a clutter-free home office

home-office

Last year, at the height of El Niño, I abandoned my home office above the dining room and moved my iMac and photo gear into the spare bedroom. Reason? My home office is … [Read more...]

Before Valentine’s Day

electric-drill

The last time Speedy did any drilling in the house, we were installing blinds for the first time. That was two weeks after we moved. A year and a half ago. He was using a … [Read more...]

Furnishing the office / study

Couch with a rattan frame and red upholstery

Last Saturday, we had a party. A joint birthday party -- mine, Buddy's (my brother-in-law) and Buddy's girlfriend, Laura. A family affair, really, but Speedy has a big family … [Read more...]

From a family room to an office/study

What used to be the family/TV room is now an office/study. Above, how the original family/TV room looked. There was a built in TV cabinet/stand (left side of the photo) and … [Read more...]