Tag Archives: separation

Goodbye

Posted on July 24, 2025 by msw blog

I’m not close to my 88-year-old mother. For all of my life we have not gotten along. I never fit into her “mold” for me. I have made the decision not to have any type of communication with her yet … Continue reading →

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The Whole Purpose

Posted on October 25, 2024 by msw blog

Designating a specific spot helps with consistency, “it’s like a pattern. When you see that space, it’s like ‘OK, that’s what we do there at this time.” Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing … Continue reading →

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Try the Yellow Dates

Posted on November 5, 2023 by msw blog

Every day, I stop by Tito’s fruit cart on 86th Street after picking my son up from school. “You from India? I’m from Egypt. I love Shah Rukh Khan,” he says, referring to the Bollywood actor. “And I love Nawal … Continue reading →

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Repurpose the closet

Posted on June 12, 2023 by msw blog

Repurpose the closet. There’s nothing worse than feeling as if you don’t have any separation between your time during and after work. If you have a small closet, consider turning it into an office, Claire says. Empty it, then add a small … Continue reading →

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Improve Interior Doors 

Posted on April 22, 2023 by msw blog

Interior doors don’t have to be solid and boring. Beautiful, space-saving pocket doors or sliding barn doors are worth the splurge. Not only do they elevate a room’s style, but they also can be used to create separation within open floor plans. … Continue reading →

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