(3 min read) Each year Pantone highlights one color that will reflect the current lifestyle and shape the cultural landscape of that period. This year Pantone opted for a “crimson red tone that presents a balance between warm and cool”, her perky highness (*cue the trumpets) — Viva Magenta! I mean, for realz,

(5 min read) From Jhene Aiko’s flowy outfits and Irene Neuwirth’s glorious chic nomadic home to that new knitted stool you keep checking out at IKEA, bohemian interior design is always on the rise of popularity. Its relaxed and playful aesthetic is what makes it a true wild child of

(5 min read) One of the major facts of life is that — trends come and go, and there isn’t much we can do about it. The overall landscape of what is currently popular in interior design changes slightly slower than that of clothing fashion or music, but it evolves constantly nonetheless.

(4 min read) Art is a form of self-expression and a way to convey emotions, ideas, and life experiences.  There are so many different art styles because artists have various ways of saying how they feel, how they see the world, and what they’re going through.  As an art enthusiast,

(5 min read) Open concepts seem to be all the rage in this self-isolation day and age. A simple room makeover and knocking down a wall or two can really do miracles for your mood, but is it really worth it? You’re not going to rebuild that wall you just

(4 min read) Every year, the ice, cold, and snow of winter melt away to make way for spring. At long last, frost is gone, and flowers begin to bloom. Frozen lakes and rivers return to life, with the waters flowing once again. Spring symbolizes better days ahead and new

(4 min read) With 19 museums, galleries, and research facilities attracting 22 million people a year, the Smithsonian Institution is among the most-visited attractions in the United States. Travelers from around the world particularly head to Washington D.C.’s National Mall to see the famed Smithsonian castle and neighboring museums. While

(5 min read) Ahhhh, 2020 has been so tough, just thinking about it makes you wanna hit the road and take a day-long treatment at the nearest spa center, right? I mean, we could all use a bit of rewinding and rebooting at this point. But, alas, the pandemic is

(5 min read) 2020 is about to hit the road and the world couldn’t be happier about it. It was one tumultuous rollercoaster ride of a year, to put it mildly. And when I say tumultuous ride, I mean we were freaking out, kicking and screaming for dear life, and

(3 min read) Ahhh it’s that time of the year! That special time when all of the homes are vibrantly decorated to remind of the delights of Christmas when all the shop windows are decorated with huge red and green decorated “best Christmas sale” signs. We here at Mosaics lab

(4 min read) Over the last two decades, the push for us to be more environmentally conscious has started to grow rapidly and with a good reason. We have put our beloved planet to the test and it is no longer what it once was. The weather is constantly going

(5 min read) Most of my favorite YouTuber commentary channels have their own Top 5 or 10 unpopular opinions on this and that. People like drama and unpopular opinions are always sure to start a debate. The mere fact that they are unpopular tells you all you need to know. People

…and make your kid happy (4 min read) So, this article’s working title was “Designing a perfectly balanced teenager’s bedro… nope”, because it is a part 2 of that previous “Designing a perfectly balanced master bedroom article”. However, I know my boss would be like: “Can you be normal and not

(4 min read) I recently ran into an article on “how to design your teenager’s bedroom“ while scrolling through some interior design blogs. Needless to say, I was like…wth?! What puberty-stricken, Tay-Tay-listening, Tik-Tok-making teenager would allow you to just DESIGN their bedroom the way you think fit? Let me answer that

(5 min read) An average internet user will most likely first turn to Wikipedia when looking for answers. So, needless to say, when I started doing the research about my favorite color (…pink…yes, it’s pink), I clicked on Wikipedia’s link first. The first sentence read: “Pink is a pale shade of

…with a rant as a side dish (5 min read) A couple of months ago I wrote a little piece about the differences between interior designers and interior decorators. I tried not to be too harsh on the decorators, but the article could be summed up in one sentence: Anyone can