The tradition and culture I grew up surrounded by impacted me deeply and shaped me into the person that I am today. Personally, it instilled in me a reverence for the past and a desire to keep tradition alive, no matter where I might find myself. Professionally, it taught me to admire and appreciate colors, textures, moods, and design from around the world.

Imagine your favorite clothing boutique… how do you feel when you walk in? Do vibrant colors fill you with energy and excitement? Do dark hues make you feel sexy and confident before you even hit the dressing room? (I’ll take that!) Or maybe soft pastels put you instantly at ease? Ask yourself the same questions about your favorite bar, and I think you’ll see a theme… Color isn’t just what our eyes see. Color is feeling. How to Set a "Mood" in your Home The psychological impact of color is fascinating, isn’t it? Color goes so much deeper than just what our eyes see as “beautiful.” Color has the ability to reduce stress, excite and energize, assist in relaxation, and so much more. Colors make us feel... they force a reaction... they prompt us to action... they set. the. mood. Put simply, color is a powerful tool with a profound...

Many, many years ago, my mother purchased a delicate wooden keepsake box at a local souk in Kuwait. This box lay around the house for as long as I can remember, and it was one of those small pillars of my childhood. It was simply always there, and, at least for me, it never went unnoticed. One day…