heroek

My husband and I share a home with our three dogs and two cats. Currently, I have an MA in Social Science from The New School for Social Research in New York City and formally worked as a writing professor and tutor in Manhattan. I am originally from Denver, Colorado and have been on the east coast for 14 years. I love travel, can speak German, love to read and watch movies and even play video games!

In the Spotlight

Rococo vs. Baroque in Architecture and Design

Baroque and Rococo styles may seem similar to the untrained eye, but there are many telling differences. Here, you'll learn how to differentiate the two styles.

In the Spotlight

Beyond the Hijab: the Different Styles of Head Coverings for Muslim Women

Millions of women in the world are Muslim and many of them must wear a head covering, often referred to as Hijab, to partially or fully conceal their faces. But not all veils are the same and women wear a variety of styles.

In the Spotlight

Emergence of Italian Renaissance Design

The Renaissance saw the growth of the arts; Prosperous times meant investment in the arts; parallel to this was the rise of a renewed interest in and adaptation of the classical models of design.

In the Spotlight

Byzantine Art and Architecture: aesthetic multiculturalism

Byzantine Art and Architecture presented a significant and noteworthy era of design which would be borrowed from and reproduced in future eras.

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  Women's Fashion & Clothing Styles

  Beyond the Hijab: the Different Styles of Head Coverings for Muslim Women

  12 months ago

  Millions of women in the world are Muslim and many of them must wear a head covering, often referred to as Hijab, to partially or fully conceal their faces. But not all veils are the same and women wear a variety of styles.

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  The Eclecticism of the Victorian Era

  11 months ago

  Eclectic style interior design, one that borrows from many styles and incorporates it into one look, has its roots in Victorian Era design.

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  Rococo vs. Baroque in Architecture and Design

  3 months ago

  Baroque and Rococo styles may seem similar to the untrained eye, but there are many telling differences. Here, you'll learn how to differentiate the two styles.

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  Interior Design Styles

  Baroque Architecture and Design: Use of light

  8 years ago

  Despite being centuries behind the advent of electricity, Baroque interior design made thorough use of light whether inside a church, home or palace. Baroque designers were aware of the dramatic effect lighting could have on presentation and in the nuances of architecture and they utilized any...