Spring It On: 20 Inspiring Tablescapes to Liven Up Your Spring Entertaining

March 29, 2018

While it still may not feel like it yet in some parts, spring is here! The days are getting longer and mother nature is waking up from her winter slumber. It’s joyous enough to make you want to throw open all of your windows and doors and spend as much time outside as possible. Unfortunately… Read More Spring It On: 20 Inspiring Tablescapes to Liven Up Your Spring Entertaining

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Sitting With…Kirsten Grove of Simply Grove

March 20, 2018

While some people fall into interior design later in life, others know from a young age that design is their calling. Such is the case with Kirsten Grove, who’s had the design bug since age 9. Besides styling spaces for clients, Kirsten also poured her creative energy into Simply Grove, a design blog started in… Read More Sitting With…Kirsten Grove of Simply Grove

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What’s Old is New: How to Upcycle Art on A Budget

March 19, 2018

Every room could benefit from some art on the walls. But art can also be expensive to acquire. One way to get around this is to get your artwork from thrift stores and garage sales. It’s usually pretty easy to find cheap art there, but there’s a good chance the art you find won’t be… Read More What’s Old is New: How to Upcycle Art on A Budget

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Design Destinations: Ireland

March 16, 2018

Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day – the day that everyone is a little Irish. A day to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated in some form since the 17th century, and it’s been celebrated in America since the late 18th century. The festivities generally involve parades and festivals, traditional… Read More Design Destinations: Ireland

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Movin’ On Up: The Only Packing Guide You’ll Ever Need

March 14, 2018

Moving is one of those life experiences everyone shares. Some people move every year or so in search of the cheapest rent or best location while others only move once or twice in their entire lives. But it’s still something we all have to go through at some point. Moving brings with it a wide… Read More Movin’ On Up: The Only Packing Guide You’ll Ever Need

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Subversive Stitches: How This Old-School Craft Became Cool

March 8, 2018

As a life-long crafter I’ve always been a fan of embroidery and cross-stitch, whether it was seen as an old lady hobby or not. Needless to say, I was pretty excited when crafting started to become cool. No longer relegated to the realm of grandmas, people of all ages and genders have been getting into… Read More Subversive Stitches: How This Old-School Craft Became Cool

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Sitting With…Chelsea Smith of The Organising Platform

March 6, 2018

Having a child causes most people to go into nesting mode and rearrange their home. For Chelsea Smith this pre-baby deep clean lead to a change in careers. After downsizing from a large apartment in Sydney, Australia to a smaller home in Sutherland Shire, the realization of a simpler life with less stuff clicked into… Read More Sitting With…Chelsea Smith of The Organising Platform

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Bathing Bliss: Seven Ways to Create A Home Spa

February 28, 2018

When you think of treating yourself, a day at the spa is often near the top of the list. But too many trips to the spa can turn from treating yourself to an empty wallet. But what if you could go to the spa without spending a dime? Well, if you turn your bathroom into… Read More Bathing Bliss: Seven Ways to Create A Home Spa

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Unbe-weave-able: A Guide for Decorating with Woven Accents

February 19, 2018

A lot of people have horrible flashbacks when they think of macrame and rattan. But between the growing popularity of bohemian style and houseplants, woven accents are back in a big way. Woven accents can work in a variety of decors. Depending on their setting they can give off tropical, rustic, vintage, or eclectic vibes.… Read More Unbe-weave-able: A Guide for Decorating with Woven Accents

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Year of the Dog: Five Ways to Add Dogs to Your Decor

February 16, 2018

Today is the Lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year) and it’s time to celebrate! If you want any tips on throwing a Lunar New Year party, make sure to check out our post about it from last year here. 2018 is the Year of the Dog, so what better time to add… Read More Year of the Dog: Five Ways to Add Dogs to Your Decor

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