Grass, Grit & Guest Bedrooms

Grass, Grit & Guest Bedrooms

I didn’t plan on becoming a grass-cutting expert. But life, my friend, has a funny way of handing you a machete and saying: “Good luck” I was born in the middle of a massive concrete jungle: São Paulo, Brazil. Where green space is rare, yards are...
The Songs That Shaped Us (And Our Spaces)

The Songs That Shaped Us (And Our Spaces)

In Memory of Ozzy Osbourne – 1948–2025 July was another month at full speed — hot, humid, dusty, and chaotic here at the Tampa headquarters of the Magalhães household. Nothing too different from the Brazilian craziness I share with you every month. But despite the...
Orange Frames & Furniture Shopping

Orange Frames & Furniture Shopping

It’s no secret: I love the color orange. I wear orange sneakers. My wallet has orange accents. Heck, even Shades In Place rocks orange in its branding. But wearing orange on my face? That might’ve been a stretch. Still, while shopping for new glasses (thanks to Father...
Same Sunset, Better Margaritas

Same Sunset, Better Margaritas

I didn’t plan to get philosophical in Key West. I mean, it’s Key West. You’re supposed to worry about sunburns, overpriced mojitos, and which bar makes the best key lime pie shot. Not contemplate the meaning of life while Jimmy Buffett plays in the...