Christmas will soon be here, and that means the end of another year. But of course it wasn’t just any year. And just like everything else in the past 9 months, Christmas won’t exactly be the same. But while the usual whirlwind of activity might not be appropriate, the season is still a moment to celebrate. So we’ve whipped up a “less-is-more” guide to holiday decorating. This simple checklist also translates well to those who have smaller spaces or find themselves on a budget. But this year is a moment
The sofa is the headliner of any living or family room. That means a sofa isn’t a purchase to be made on a whim. You’ll need to be armed with the best information available to make an educated decision and subsequent purchase. Most people will replace their sofa maybe once every ten to fifteen years. Choosing a sofa will require some serious reconnaissance. If it’s gonna stick around for many years to come; you might as well love it. Here’s a quick guide to help you make the plunge: Know Your
Afraid of getting new furniture and ending up with some huge, incomprehensibly difficult-to-remove stain? Yeah, we get that. So we decided to share our strategies on the best way to take care of upholstered furniture. Of course, there are some of us who may have not thought about this until it was too late. In other words, there is a stain, it is big, it won’t go away, and it is kind of an emergency. So we put some strategies in here to deal with that as well. Either way,
Hanukkah is already over. Christmas is just around the corner. No matter what you celebrate, the end of December and the year is fast approaching. And that means – New Year’s Eve is just around the bend! And with the last (and first) holiday of the year comes the high expectations for an epic party. Embrace it! It’s the one time of year we can decorate and completely get away with glitzy and gaudy! In fact, the glitzier, the better! Here are a few tips to help all of those
With the holidays just around the corner, there is no time like the present to inject a little Christmas charm into your home! Perhaps you want to surprise your loved ones with something new and fresh this year, or maybe your want to evoke the warm traditional feeling of an old-fashioned Christmas. In either event, the staircase is the perfect place to start. Fully Dressed The staircase is a great place to display your stockings. Throw in a bit of boxwood garlands and some twinkling lights for added appeal. Peeking
Thanksgiving is over; cue holiday music. Yep, it’s that time again – so get ready for the roller coaster ride that is the end of the year. To help you out while you navigate the madness (and the fun), we’ve pulled together some tips for throwing a holiday party. Because if you have to live through another December, and another holiday hanging with your noisy relatives, you might as well throw an awesome party for you and your friends. Take care of yourself, boo. Set the Stage with a Festive
Whether you’re furnishing an apartment, dorm room, or just a petite space within a home, the dimensions don’t have to limit your design options. There are several designer-proven tactics for making a room feel airy, open, and just plain bigger. Let your furniture breathe Resist the temptation to push pieces together, as this can have the counter effect of making a room feel crowded. Instead, allow plenty of space between furniture, and try “floating” larger pieces in the middle of the room. Invest in hybrid pieces When you find furniture
Want a surefire way to add a touch of your personality to your space? Think about including a bookshelf – it’s a great and attractive way to expand the scope of your room, change its character, and fill it with things you love. And with the bookshelf, you don’t have to limit yourself to just books. You can fill it with all sorts of things you hold dear. But before we get ahead of ourselves, and before anyone dives onto craigslist looking for a free bookshelf, one thing is certain.
Fall is my personal favorite season. There’s something about the change of weather that just allows me to finally relax and relish the accomplishments of the year. And of course I know winter will be here soon so I should enjoy the days as they grow shorter. It’s a beautiful time, and also the perfect moment to make some changes. Winter can be kind of a low energy part of the year. And the holidays at the end of the year can be a high traffic time. On the other
Have you been thinking you’d like to add some greenery to your home but wondering if you even have the space? We understand. In small living spaces, adding plants can seem intimidating or like a poor use of space. And with apartments seemingly shrinking, space is more limited and even more valuable. But when you include plants in your interior design, you’re not only brightening your living area, you’re also helping yourself to cleaner air and even potential psychological benefits. You’ll be much happier with the plants, even if it
