Mae Dumont

Join the Discussion: Japanese Architecture Insights

This is a short one. I know I’ve been yapping a lot (it’s a blog after all), but now I want to hear from YOU. Read more

September 1, 2025

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architecture, home decorating, home design, interior decorating, interior design
My Inspiring Journey through Nakashima’s Architectural Masterpieces

In the same vein as my last post, this may or may not be an older trip at this point… but I still loved it and want to talk about it OKAY??!?? I promise I’ll write about my trips closer to when they happened from now on :’) The Trip: This was another trip through Read more

August 29, 2025

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Furniture, Trips

furniture design, home decorating, home design, interior decorating, interior design
The Struggles of Moving: From Pricing to Emotional Turmoil

Recently, I had to make the tough decision to move out of the apartment I had settled into just one year ago. A lot of factors went into this decision, and I have had a lot of conflicting feelings throughout, so I thought it might be a good idea to share them with you all Read more

August 23, 2025

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Uncategorized

blog, experiences, family, feelings, getting honest, life, life events, life update, mental-health, moving, Personal, writing
Exploring Shofuso: A Cultural Gem in Philadelphia

Okay, I’ll start by saying that this may or may not be an old trip by now… BUT, I do still want to talk about it and highlight a place I have grown to admire and love! The Trip: This trip was arranged by the Philadelphia chapter of the Asian American Pacific Islander Design Alliance Read more

August 22, 2025

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Trips

architecture, home design, interior design, japanese architecture, shofuso
Design Failures: Fixing Bad Spaces

I have been in many different designs in my life– some good, some bad, some just alright. I designed a few, but the majority were designed by others, so this makes it easier to view from an objective perspective. Let’s take a look at some bad designs I’ve been in, how they have made me Read more

August 16, 2025

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Design Basics

furniture design, home decorating, home design, interior decorating, interior design
Transform Your Home: Design Tips for a Happier Space

Your home is where you spend a lot of your free time. When you wake up, you’re in your home. When you get back from work and eat dinner, you’re in your home. When you have time off and are relaxing or even hanging out with your friends and family, a lot of that time Read more

August 16, 2025

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Design Basics

furniture design, home decorating, home design, interior decorating, interior design, vintage furniture
Color Choices: My Design Journey

Now that you know the basics of color theory (check out my latest post about it if you haven’t yet!), I can let you in on my experiences with good and bad choices in color throughout my time designing things. Read more

August 8, 2025

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Design Basics

color, color theory, details, home decorating, home design, interior decorating, interior design
Combine Colors Like a Pro: Interior Design Guide

When it comes to interior design, one of the first things people think about is color. The color of the walls, the color of the floor, the color of the furniture, and art and accents– there are so many options and choices to make that it can be overwhelming. How do I choose just one Read more

August 8, 2025

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Design Basics

color, color theory, design, furniture design, home decorating, home design, interior design
Unlocking Affordable Vintage Decor: Thrilling Thrift Finds

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August 2, 2025

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Furniture

details, furniture design, home decorating, home design, interior decorating, interior design, vintage furniture
Why Vintage Furniture is the Sustainable Choice

In a world of mass consumerism and constant ads, it is no secret that companies are always releasing new products, new furniture, new paint formulas, and new sales to entice you to buy it all. But what about everything that came before these new products? What about all of that beautiful, solid wood cabinetry and Read more

August 1, 2025

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Furniture, Uncategorized

decor, Furniture, furniture design, home, home decorating, home design, home-decor, interior design, style advice, style guide, vintage furniture