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How I use Notion to Manage our Projects and Content
Here’s exactly how I use Notion to run projects and content for Mangrove Bay Design—without drowning in tabs, emails, and sticky notes. As many have heard me say “Communication is key” . At the heart is a simple “Operator” dashboard with five master databases: Projects, Social Content, Purchasing, Operating Systems, and CRM. Every page you…
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Legrand smart home system: how to set it up, ease of setup for a gen x sort of techie but not user.
As a designer I get stupidly excited about products that are beautifully designed to elevate details of spaces. The Legrand brand of switches and outlets as well as wireless dimmers and switches make smart homes easy. First of all I love the square shape, clean line and no screw heads showing on the design aspect.…
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Renovation Scheduled: What do I do with my stuff?
Remodeling your home is an exciting process with many moving parts. While many decisions are made on countertops, flooring etc. You also have to figure out the logistics such as where you are going to keep all of your stuff. Storing things during a remodel can be tricky. You need to store your things out…
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Tempered Glass vs Impact Glass
In Florida there are lots of different codes for windows so much of Florida is in wind borne object areas, theres a lot of coast line here. There is sometimes a misconception about tempered glass and impact glass being the same. Impact Glass is what it sounds like. It’s glass that is built with the intention…
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Houzz: the Pinterest for home project ideas and construction trends
Houzz.com is a website that originally started out with architect and interior designers sharing portfolios.It has now expanded and can be a little overwhelming when looking to find inspiration for your new build or renovation project. This Houzz Ideabooks tutorial will walk you step-by-step through the process of creating an Ideabook, sharing it with your…
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Container Homes: Don’t get Romantically Involved with the Idea of This Kind of Stewardship.
When I created my first website 11 years ago I randomly had a request for a container home design. I dove in deep and did a ton of research. As it happened a friend of ours on Costa Rica was building some for clients down there. He called them “lightning boxes”. He was getting requests…
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Mom life rant #2947
I’m a working Mom because my mother was a working mom. I have 2 teenagers so I drink some. I don’t assign myself any headings as they change on a daily basis. There is no work life balance, it is an endless swing of the pendulum. This being said about the struggle being real, over…
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A little Self Indulgence and Some More on Setting Goals: Training to Ride the Epic 50 Miles of Trails in Ocala.
Riding on beautiful path part of the rails to trails project, the thought came to me of what I want do in the next year. I don’t know if it’s exciting or pathetic that I always need to set a higher goal for myself. I have several in the realms of work and personal growth.…
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Design Resource Full of Color and Creativity- Support a Small Artist Because #weareinthistogether
I just wanted to share a resource with you that I just love. This is a platform where artists and crafters come to create and sell their work to the rest of us humble beings. Please visit the site and zoom around. Its a great place to find textiles to brighten your space. Click the…