Tag: North Carolina Living

  • The Color Lab: Through My Camera Roll

    Dara

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    Color plays such a huge role in how we process the world around us.It can shift our mood, shape our energy, and completely change how a space feels. Ever wonder why some rooms make you feel on edge while others feel soothing? More often than not… it’s the colors doing the talking. As both a realtor and Read more

  • Decoding Sophistication: It’s Not Literal

    Dara

    What is sophistication, really? It’s a word I find myself using often—because in the high-end design world, it’s at the core of everything. Back in architecture and design school, my professors drilled into us the value of the conceptual over the literal. That’s where true sophistication lives—in ideas, nuance, and intention. The Design Concept Design Read more

  • A Speck in the Sky: Finding Peace in Perspective

    Dara

    There’s no doubt that the older we get, the tougher life gets. Things weigh heavily on us day and night, and it’s easy to forget the little things. We have finite time on this infinite planet, and it doesn’t seem right to spend it disengaged from it. We can be so consumed with what’s in Read more

  • Can “Beauty” Be Defined?

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    We tend to know what we find beautiful (and who we find beautiful) but do we know why? Can we actually pinpoint what defines it? And if we could define it, would the principles always apply like a math equation? The Classical Pillars of Beauty These five concepts are taught to art, design, fashion, and Read more

  • Nature is my Favorite Drug

    Dara

    Since moving to North Carolina from South Florida, I spend much more time outside. The weather is so beautiful year round with maybe two months of super hot and two months of super cold – the rest is perfection. There are so many easily accessible parks, gardens, and trails. The best part is, they are Read more

  • Are Single Women The New “Bachelors”?

    Dara

    In honor of Women’s History Month, let’s talk about one of real estates biggest buyers: The Single Woman Although women are earning just 83 cents to every dollar a man earns, in 2023 19% of all homebuyers were single women. This compared to single men at just 10%. According to Howard Hanna Mortgage, almost 25% Read more