Holiday string lights are universally adored. We hang them up indoors and outdoors to dazzle our homes during the holiday season and then sit in the attic gathering dust for the rest of the year. Christmas lights instantly make any setting feel warm and magical, so here are 10 creative ways to keep your Christmas …
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Painting the walls of an interior space is a quick and easy way to have a major impact with a little amount of trouble or expense. Before you decide on a paint color for the room you’re decorating, take a step back and make sure to avoid these 8 common painting mistakes! 1. Using the …
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Selecting the right color scheme for your kitchen can be difficult when you’re not sure what specific feel, theme or design you have in mind. The range of styles and colors may leave you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. The good news is that certain colors work best in specific rooms – especially for the kitchen. …
Whether you’re remodeling your kitchen or making a few changes spruce up your space, changing or adding a kitchen island can make an eye-catching statement with its unique design and personality. It can set the tone for the entire room with varying features like countertop, decorative posts, or a baseboard trim. Kitchen islands are pretty …
Cabinets play an important role in “making or breaking” our kitchen and take up nearly 50 Percent of the total kitchen renovation budget. Before you decide to reface or replace your cabinetry, there are a few things to know and consider. What is Cabinet Refacing? Cabinet refacing is changing the surface, much like painting your …
Hey ya’ll- Ashley here! So my inspiration for this magnetic board came from a Melissa and Doug magnetic doll for Laney last week. She showed immediate interest, but found it hard to dress the doll with the little stand it came with and the no flat surfaces we seemed to have for her disposal. (Insert …
I’d love to say, “Because it’s just a walk in the park!”, which would be great if everything always went according to plan. But as you probably know, life has a way of throwing us curve balls, and sometimes, we’re doing some throwing of our own. I enjoy hiking as my primary form of …
Recently I was watching a series of commercials about a rouge contractor talking to his clients. Although funny, the comedy is rooted in true fears people have of remodeling. Lets address these fears and how can we can help you overcome them. Commercial: https://youtu.be/7ZB519N2N0o Fear#1: The contractor is going to disappear & when he …
Hey everyone! Melissa here. I am taking over the blog today to share with you my Crock-Pot Chili recipe that I make quite often, especially on colder days. It’s definitely a crowd pleaser. I know I am not the only parent who has a child in extracurricular activities, and I am pretty …
About 10 years ago, I began taking classes at UC Berkeley Extension to complete a certificate program in Sustainable Design. As I to worked my way through the program, I began to wonder if eventually, the terms Sustainable Design, or Green Design would become redundant, because all good design would automatically incorporate sustainability. …