Tag: Wake Forest

  • 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?

    Dara

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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

  • Revenge of the Disc: Why DVDs Aren’t Dead Yet

    Dara

    Streaming services seemed like a good idea 10 years ago, but with rates increasing, new streaming platforms constantly appearing, and streaming fatigue rising, it’s feeling like we’ve gone too far. I think it’s time to bring back a relic of the 00’s – The DVD. I don’t know about you, but I’m getting tired of Read more

  • Creating Your Indoor Oasis With Grow Lights

    Dara

    Growing tropical plants in non-tropical environments can be tricky. Over the last year I have experimented with growing plants indoors, and have discovered how well it works with a little help from grow lights. As a former Miamian living in North Carolina, one of the biggest adjustments has been the climate. Growing up in the Read more

  • 5 Things I Learned About Sophistication Working for the Ultra-Wealthy

    Dara

    In 2013, I joined one of the top Italian furniture brands as a designer, and I spent the next 10 years immersing myself in the world of the ultra-wealthy. Here’s what I learned from them about sophistication. 1. Every design choice is intentional. There should be a clear concept of the design of the home, Read more

  • WHAT’S THE MARKET VIBE IN 2025?

    Dara

    DESPITE A SIGNIFICANT SHIFT IN 2024, THE RALEIGH AREA CONTINUES TO BE AMONG THE FASTEST-GROWING IN AMERICA. THE QUESTION IS, WHAT’S THE VIBE IN 2025? LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT EACH MARKET AND SEE HOW THE NUMBERS COMPARE TO THIS TIME LAST YEAR. FIRST, IN ORDER TO BETTER EXPLAIN THE SPECIFICS OF EACH MARKET LET’S Read more