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THE SELF INVESTOR $

Modern Myths We often think of investment in financial terms—returns, growth, portfolio. Even the houses we buy. But the most undervalued form of investment is the one that happens every day: the activity within our environments, our routines, and our inner lives. Just as we think of a day at the spa as regenerative—or compounding, in financial terms—what if we imagined our homes as our own private sanctuaries offering the very same returns? What would that look like to yo

COURAGE OVER FEAR

The Grand Design Experiment What if you could minimize fear in life—or even possibly live without it entirely? What if you could build a braver life, inside and out, room by interior room —would you do it? Of course you would. I would too. Fear is the worst . It’s the defense mechanism meant to save us, but it misfires all the time and, more often than not, holds us back, crippling our progress and causing us to miss opportunities. The challenge is to tame the dragon, becaus

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Faces and Places Here’s a universal truth : We are really impressionable people. We are easily impressed, quick to judge, size things up fast—and form biases in an instant. First impressions are made within seconds of meeting someone. That’s not opinion; it’s biology. Our brains are wired for speed. We scan faces, voices, posture, even scent , to decide whether someone—or some place—is safe, sound, or familiar to us. And because it’s automatic, we do it all the time—at the

THE NEW DOMESTIC ERA

How Home Is Changing Us

ARCHITECTURE OF TASTE

An old world makeover

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UNCOMMON GROUND

Shelter me.

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LEVERAGE BEHAVIOR SETTING THEORY TO BUILD YOUR LIFE ARCHITECTURE

I’ll tell you the secret to lasting change. It’s not about trying harder, it’s about designing smarter. What if your home, the stage where our personal development begins, could be your greatest ally in successful and productive self-growth?

WHAT YOU'LL FIND HERE

The Living Edit extends beyond creating beautiful spaces to cultivating meaningful perspectives on how we live, work and grow. Our thought leadership category explores the intersection of design thinking and life philosophy, offering insights that inspire both personal development and professional excellence.

LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVES

Explore how the principles that create exceptional design — clarity, intentionality, curation — translate into effective leadership and meaningful work. Nannette Brown examines how creative thinking shapes successful businesses and fulfilled lives.

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SELF-GROWTH TOPICS

Practical guidance for personal development that applies design thinking to life architecture. From setting intentional goals to creating systems that support growth, these articles help you design not just your space, but your entire approach to living.

NANNETTE'S WISDOM

Personal reflections and hard-earned insights from Nannette Brown's journey as a designer, entrepreneur and thought leader. These pieces share the lessons learned through decades of building a practice, navigating challenges and evolving a creative vision into a life philosophy.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP AS LIFE ARCHITECTURE

Nannette Brown believes that the same intentionality that creates beautiful, functional spaces can transform how we approach our careers, relationships, and personal development.

Our thought leadership content bridges the gap between design thinking and life strategy, offering frameworks for creating both beautiful spaces and meaningful lives.

True thought leadership isn't about having all the answers — it's about asking better questions and sharing the journey of discovery.

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