“Take time to smell the roses” and “It’s the little things that count.” These and other such expressions have stood the test of time. Why? Because they’re testament to the fact that those little extras are what make life worth living. Whether we realize it or not, that which surrounds us enriches us. From the places we visit to the people we meet. From the hard geometry of a brick walk to the organic beauty of a leaf, the things around us inspire us … then motivate us.

Here Supon shares his own “designer’s dozen,” twelve things that have inspired him. Take a look. Then think about those that have inspired you.