After living here in Berlin for several months, we have realized more and more that we truly don’t need a car of any kind 98% of the year. Yes, there are a few instances when it makes life much easier (like furnishing a new apartment or when you’re decluttering a lot of stuff), but generally, […]

Any decluttering expert would say that freeing space up involves throwing a lot of stuff away in order to keep the space neat and in order. This can be avoided when you furnish your bedroom by making the most of storage furniture such as an ottoman bed. Ottoman beds allow you to not only declutter […]

Living in Berlin, you see all kinds of people, young and old, as you are out and about. Especially on the weekends, when we spend our Saturday morning strolling through the farmers’ market, we meet all kinds of people, mostly because they are drawn Ayla and her big goofy Newfie smile. Although Berlin is full […]

Having kids around can be a handful. Not only do you need to chase after them, you also have to clean up after all the toys and books scattered not just in their rooms but quite possibly around the entire house as well. Moms have, for so long, made it a mission to try to […]

I have been an entrepreneur since 2000, starting my first business when I was still in college and very green to many ways of the world. I grew up with self-employed parents who mostly worked sales jobs on commission. I often wish I had picked up more of the skills my father has for selling […]