“HGTV and Me” by Lyn Peterson

No one can deny the popularity of home renovation shows. HGTV, first launched in 1994, is one of the mostwatched cable channels, and the DIY Network, TLC, and Bravo, all of which also air home reno shows, are not far behind. In fact, with renovation projects at an all-time high, TV Land impacts not only

Simply Swedish

Admittedly, we are biased. Karl grew up in Sweden and Finland. Lyn’s father was born in Sweden. Early on, we designed for Marimekko. Scandinavian design is a belief in beautiful things that make your life better. Simple, clean-lined democratic design. SEE MORE Need help? Just ask Jeeves. Contact Karl (kfriberg@motif-designs.com) or Mark (markm@motif-designs.com) for more

“The Flipside” by Lyn Peterson

I’ve always been a flipper. Not a mad crazy flipper but a serial monogamist flipper. One house methodically after another. And I have made money on every flip— sometimes good money, sometimes not so much. Flipping is time consuming, labor intensive, and fraught with drama. Why, you might then ask, do I do it? Because