Linda Makins

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Date registered: November 26, 2010
URL: http://makinsachange.com

Latest posts

  1. Finding the Courage to be Creative — January 9, 2012
  2. Avoiding ‘Owners’ Revolt’ — March 30, 2011
  3. So What Does it Mean to be Accessible? — February 10, 2011
  4. Sitting in the Client’s Chair — December 26, 2010
  5. The Retail Window Dilemma at Christmas — December 18, 2010

Most commented posts

  1. In-Suite Renovations Facing the Challenges of Today’s Condominium Market — 2 comments
  2. Your Home as a Metaphor — 1 comment
  3. Sitting in the Client’s Chair — 1 comment
  4. Finding the Courage to be Creative — 1 comment

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Jan
09

Finding the Courage to be Creative

by Linda Makins

Have you ever thought about the creative process? As I begin 2012 I contemplate the courage it takes to be a creative person.

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Mar
30

Avoiding ‘Owners’ Revolt’

by Linda Makins

When I tell people that I specialize in condo refurbishments I get the same reaction. “Oh my, that must be so challenging!” Yes, it’s no secret that designing for a committee rather than a single client has its challenges. Over the years though, I have learned to appreciate that boards have their own set of… Continue reading »

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Feb
10

So What Does it Mean to be Accessible?

by Linda Makins

Last week I attended the Interior Design Show at the Metro Toronto Convetion Centre (MTCC). Wow! What an exciting show it was! What I didn’t expect however was an experience that would dramtically open my eyes to the world of Universal Design.

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Dec
26

Sitting in the Client’s Chair

by Linda Makins

Being in a creative field is a double edged sword. Sometimes we find ourselves sitting in the client’s chair and we begin to squirm…

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Dec
18

The Retail Window Dilemma at Christmas

by Linda Makins

The Holiday Season is upon us and retailers are scrambling to draw in the crowds. How do you as a retailer differentiate yourself from the rest?

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Dec
06

In-Suite Renovations Facing the Challenges of Today’s Condominium Market

by Linda Makins

Who would have predicted 30 years ago that condominium living would become the ragingly popular lifestyle that it is today? Condo living fits a multitude of lifestyles; from young urban professionals to “empty nesters”, the condo market offers everyone a place that they can call home. Lionel C. Larry, President of Rosebud Homes in Toronto… Continue reading »

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Dec
03

Interior Design is Like Sushi

by Linda Makins

With the IIDEX show rapidly approaching I have been reflecting on some of the pivotal moments in my career. One of those moments happened a few years ago and it has stayed with me since. I was attending the Interior Design Show at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto. By mid day I decided to… Continue reading »

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Nov
26

Your Home as a Metaphor

by Linda Makins

Everything around you is a reflection of your inner being. The visible realities surrounding you are symbols of your soul. We all have conscious and unconscious beliefs about ourselves. The beliefs that specifically dictate the quality of our life are our subconscious beliefs. This subconscious programming that we all have directs the way we see… Continue reading »

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