Marcia Mendes

Some of the designs that get my attention while walking on Madison Ave - the new design district of NYC. These are items I’d recommend to my clients, at the moment

My go to places in Algarve. There are many more that I could add, but these are classics I keep going to and some new places I think to be worthy to give it a try. Keep in mind that hospitality in Algarve during high season may face staff shortages and longer waiting times. If you’re looking to avoid lines and confusion skip July 15- Aug 15 periods.

7 Color Palettes that are easy to integrate in a contemporary style (with color references and examples)

Some furniture classics are eternal. Here’s a list of some of my favorites- you don’t need to have them all but they’re still “cool” to mix with newer designs. You can feel how the designers were so “forward thinking” for their time because these pieces still look fresh modern!

Who says you cannot have a stylish home, when you have pets? There are “grown up” yet fun solutions for them too!

As an Architect working in the High-end Architectural and Furniture Retail industry for more than 16 years ( with as secret passion for lights), here is my list of my favorite designer lamps. If I could I'd have them all (in different houses of course). 😉

If you are willing to splurge a little, and impress them with a stylish gift for design lovers!

My list for this year's Holidays shopping. A selection of items for all the different personalities in your life! (Some items are seasonal/limited edition and may run out, so if the link doesn't work it's because the item is no longer available- keeping it here in case they launch it again for the holidays)

These are some of the beauty "fixes" I started to do... Only adding things that I think are natural and effective (at least worked on me)

When I started to help people with holistic nutrition, most would ask me for better alternatives to their foods. The truth is, it's best to avoid packaged foods, but sometimes we have to, due to our busy lifestyle. These are the “better” things I like to keep in my kitchen.