Anyone who visited Grandma in summertime probably remembers sitting on and sticking to a plastic-covered sofa. Nothing could be more uncomfortable than the hard, crinkly plastic shifting underneath you. But, to guard the living room against dirt and damage, she had to pop her cushions inside a clear plastic shroud. It was perfect—not only did it preserve the fabric, but it also let the style show through. …I shudder at the thought!
Read MoreWell, you took a look-see around your home, and found rooms that make you feel badly. They may hold too much clutter, require constant maintenance, or just look like a hodge-podge of stuff without any flow. If you’re thinking and feeling, “Yuck!”, don’t go too far down a path of self-recrimination.
Read MoreJanuary is the heart of winter, but it’s also the season of white sales. This time of year, stores reduce prices on linens to get you ready for a new year as well as thinking ahead to spring cleaning. The season focuses on new linens because this is a great and easy way to freshen up your home.
Read MoreThe speed at which time passes zooms faster every year, and I’m always shocked when a new page turns on the calendar. How did we get to 2020 and the New Year already! But it’s here, a brand-new year stretching before me, and I see so much opportunity. Every year, I set resolutions with every intention to make this year the best ever.
Read MoreNow that Spring is here, it’s time to enjoy the great outdoors! You may not have to leave your home or go too far if you have any of these outdoor spaces: porches, decks, or patios. These airy places are not only great ways to enjoy the outdoors at home, but they are also all additional places in your home that can become just as comfortable and beautiful as your living room.
Read MoreOne of the best investments for homeowners is updating the kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen is the heart of the home and creating a luxurious space to enjoy prepping meals or spending time is worth the effort and cost. Bathrooms are the opposite, private spaces where you still deserve luxury and a relaxing place to bathe, spa, or escape the kids.
Read MoreIt’s 2020, a new year that’s all about innovation. This year, kitchen and bathrooms are stepping up and into the modern age with technology that not only improves the design of these spaces but also your lifestyle. From programmable appliances and smart utilities to smartly-designed features that function without intruding on the design, this year will see major improvements to bathroom and kitchen designs. Expect to see new ideas that transform typical aspects of these rooms into unexpected advantages to have in these spaces.
Read MoreYou don’t need always need demo to redo your kitchen! Options exist that resurface your cabinetry to change the design of your kitchen. While it’s always possible to invest in new fronts or choose to stain wood lighter or darker to achieve a look, you can also accomplish a total renovation with paint. A crisp white or dramatic black surface color is classic and works well into many modern designs from country chic to urban industrial, but don’t be afraid to expand beyond the basics.
Read MoreThere’s a song made famous by the movie The Sound Of Music about “bright colored packages tied up with string,” and it has everything to do with the season that’s underway. The title of the song, “These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things,” reminds us that gifts don’t always have to be extravagant to be special, and that presentation counts.
Read MoreChristmas time holds special meaning for me, but not just as a holiday. The beauty of Christmas to me is the way this season is a celebration of splendor and tradition. I enjoy the fun as well as the meaning this time of year, and that’s the reason that I decorate not one but two Christmas trees!
Read MoreLindsey and Jason Palangio loved their Buckhead neighborhood, but their home needed tweaking. Lindsey bought the brick residence in 2009 when she was single. But after she and Jason got married in 2014 and started talking family, they began noticing the floor plan’s shortcomings. “The house had revolving owners and I couldn’t figure out why until after I was planning to have a child. It just wasn’t family-friendly,” says Lindsey.
Read MoreHere we are today, standing in the entryway to the holiday season, about to walk through to a time of festivities and happy gatherings. You have time right now to think ahead and plan for this busy time of year.
Read MoreColder weather means spending more time indoors, so I like to prepare my home to become a special place to enjoy being inside during the dreary, chilly months of fall and winter.
Read MoreAt the first sign of fall, whether it’s a chill in the air or leaf on the ground, I plan a trip to see the changing leaves. Fall is a season that celebrates color, and it influences me every year. Color is integral to my work, and like no other, this is a season that inspires so much creativity.
Read MoreDuring this time of year, there are parties to go to, gift exchanges to participate in, and so much baking to do… you feel like Betty Crocker herself. Before you declare “Bah-humbug” and shutter away from all the holiday craziness, think about it another way. Rather than resisting the onslaught of festivities, try embracing it. While there may be a frenzy to the month, it’s there for a reason.
Read MoreThe Home for the Holidays Showcase House delivers! Head over to see the beautiful transformation of this home and the power of renovation to renew and restore a space. But hurry and add this to your list of holiday events before it closes December 8th.
Read MoreWhile I always look forward to the splendor of fall colors on the trees it’s also the time of year when I get excited to visit the Serenbe Showhouse. As soon as the doors open, I head over to Serenbe and this annual celebration of design.
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