Kirk V. Hamlet

Materialism has undesirable consequences for our children. I believe there is great benefit in teaching them to crave less. You may recall I wrote about raising my son as a minimalist several months ago. While this continues to be a strong desire of mine, I realize I've disconnected a bit from this value after the birth of my second son. In an effort to keep big brother happy, I often found myself resorting to bribery in the form of shiny playthings. When my typically calm-beyond-his-years son recently threw a tantrum over not getting a new toy at the store, I realized the magnitude of my situation. Related : Why I am Raising a Minimalist  As you might expect, materialism in children has more than just an affect on your wallet. Research has linked materialism to anxiety and depression in children, as well as difficulty in relationships later on in life. Children who are materialistic often grow up into adults who are materialistic, consumed with a belief that material processions...

Some remodels are easy and some are extremely challenging. We're usually drawn to drastic renovations and spectacular transformations, projects which involve tearing down walls and building extensions. Today, however, we found a rather different project that we'd like to show you. It's an apartment located in Sao Paulo, Brazil which measures 100 square meters and was renovated by Diego Revollo Arquitetura in 2016. This is actually a loft and the remodel was pretty easy considering that there were no superfluous walls  and no structural changes to be made. The overall interior design of the loft is eclectic, combining modern and industrial elements The open kitchen, dining space and living room form a social area on the main floor A simple staircase set against one of the walls connects the social area to the more private spaces on the mezzanine Even though the apartment has a strong masculine vibe, it also looks and feels very welcoming The dark gray on the walls and some ...