Life as an Iterative Design Process

by tatiana | Jun 13, 2024

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Finding Balance: A Lesson from My Joy Sign

by tatiana | Jan 20, 2024

I have a sign that my kids made for me as a Christmas present many years ago. It’s made of a simple wooden board with the word ‘Joy’ spelled out in bright rope lights. Over the years, it has become my favorite decoration, one that gets the best spot...

The Power of Slowing Down

by tatiana | Jan 8, 2024

“Slow down to speed up,” the narrator’s voice said. It was a week before Christmas and I was walking Luna through my neighborhood while listening to an audiobook Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara. The decision to take off from work for the...

Beyond Goals: The Art of Setting Intentions

by tatiana | Dec 28, 2023

My recent (and intense trip) to Croatia revealed something amazing that I want to share with you – the power of intention and the beauty of living with intention.It really changes the way we experience everything. Setting an intention on enjoying the Holiday...

The Power of Silence

by tatiana | Nov 6, 2023 | 0 comments

I am writing this post from my home in Franklin, TN after spending three weeks in Croatia. I had a nice trip back – with a stop in Atlanta to hug my son Blais and meet some of his new college friends.  The flight was long and crowded, my luggage got delayed for...

Embracing Fall: Reflections on Transition and Self-Care 🍁🌻

by tatiana | Sep 27, 2023 | 0 comments

Fall’s rolling in, and you know what that means—transition time. It’s a bit of a trickier transition than the springtime awakening, isn’t it?🍁  The fall season means watching the zucchini and squash vines dry out and gardens become bare. It means...