Author Archives: MichelleChiang.design

Life in Images – Occupational Hazzard

After 25 years of working in interior design and architecture, I cannot help finding design in everything I see. I think it is a kind of occupational hazard. I chose to use photographs of flowers that had been in my garden in combination with design sketches to show how nature inspires me.

[Guest Post] Key Tools, Tips, and Resources for Investing in Real Estate Property

Are you thinking about becoming a landlord? Owning a residential rental property can be a simple and lucrative way to generate some extra income. Before you can start seeing a return on your real estate investment, you need to take care of some essential prep, maintenance, and management steps. That’s why you need this all-inclusiveContinue reading “[Guest Post] Key Tools, Tips, and Resources for Investing in Real Estate Property”

Design Project ‘Black List’

After two decades of working in the industry, I have learned some projects are just not meant to be. It is important to recognize those potentially problematic projects early. Taking on wrong projects results in misery for all parties involved.  Here are some signs when a project is not right for me: Unethical and/or HarmfulContinue reading “Design Project ‘Black List’”

Variations of Variations on the Theme of DECAY

Decay is a natural process and is unavoidable. While it is hard to let go the past, we can learn to appreciate the beauty that had been deepened with time. I love the look and smell of fresh flowers. It is never easy to put the wilted flowers in trash. To me, wilted flowers areContinue reading “Variations of Variations on the Theme of DECAY”