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Limitations...are good
I've been reflecting on limitations as the theme inevitably arises in all our personal and professional lives. And I've come to the...
Ilin Shieh
Apr 15, 20231 min read


Lovely Roses
Went to Trader Joe's today and saw these amaaaazing hybrid tea roses. Soft and delicate petals, blush-coral hue, earthy/sweet fragrance....
Ilin Shieh
Apr 15, 20231 min read


Home Is Where The Heart Is
Home is experiential. Not any-thing, not made of sticks and stones. Not something we see and touch. We can give someone a house of their...
Ilin Shieh
Sep 21, 20211 min read
Thanksgiving
Another year full of inspiration, expansion, and adventure. For all of you who's lives intersected with mine, long or short, in whatever...
Ilin Shieh
Nov 28, 20191 min read
Wisdom of Design #2
"Keep only those things that speak to your heart. Then take the plunge and discard all the rest." "I have yet to see a house that lacked...
Ilin Shieh
Nov 1, 20191 min read
Wisdom of Design #1
People often ask me: do you like commercial or residential design better? And what is the difference for you between the two? My answer...
Ilin Shieh
Sep 29, 20191 min read
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