We asked some of our favorite folks what makes them happy and why?

Traci Madrid

I am happiest when I meditate and take time to slow my mind down. During this time, I reflect on how fragile my existence is, mine and everyone else’s. The fleeting lives of all that is living, how precious and ephemeral it all is. It still amazes me how we’re even here to experience everything, both good and bad, but most of all good. Read More>>

Erik Sonderlon

Watching something go from a thought like “i want to do that or make that” and going through the process of making it happen. Read More>>

Hyeonsu Kim

Happiness for me comes from both my everyday life and my work. Of course, there are the small joys in daily life, but a big part of my happiness comes from doing the work I love. Becoming an interior designer was a dream of mine long before I really understood what the profession involved. It can be intense at times—with long hours and late nights—but I feel both a sense of responsibility and pride knowing that my work shapes someone’s space and environment. That impact is what makes me feel fulfilled and truly happy. Read More>>