Trenches
“Startin’ riots with those looks,” said the person behind the counter. “I was downtown last week,” I declared…
Practical Sanctuary Blog
Interior design for the highly sensitive person.
Sensory Architecture: A Seamless Experience
Today most buildings are designed in pieces, by specialists who rarely talk to one another. Architect, engineer, electrician, plumber, contractor, […]
How to Grow Big Houseplants
The light and humidity in the corner of your living room bear no resemblance to that of a West African […]
From Grunge to Gorgeous
March of 2020: lockdown. What I crave more than anything: a garden. What I’ve got: 100 square feet of broken […]
Why Get Political? A Love Letter.
“Don’t mix business with politics.” If you follow Practical Sanctuary on social media, you know I break that rule. This […]
7 Simple Fixes for the Highly Sensitive Person’s Home Office
The amount of natural light we are exposed to, the air quality, ambient noise, textures, visual clutter and smells can […]
Sensory Integration: How To Decode What Your Child Is Telling You
So often, children with sensory issues are treated for behavioral problems, with or without acknowledging what sensory needs might be […]
The ONE Biggest Mistake
You don’t have to take down a wall to see radical improvement in your interior design. Just start with the […]
The Eccentric Genius: Neurodiversity and Design
Neurodiverse people have brains that differ from the majority, in the ways they organize and process information. This can include […]
Feral Artists and Eccentric Habitats
“…the two things that stood out about SFAI was that it provided no formal education and no practical support, either […]