Changes You Can Make to Sleep Better

1.)  Your room is too bright:   Light signals your brain to wake up, and light also keeps you from producing melatonin, a hormone that helps you fall and stay asleep. Sure during the day you may love all of the natural light pouring into your bedroom, but when night time comes, you need a way to…

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Fire Pit Designs

There’s nothing like a great fire pit to add to a romantic evening, a family get together, or party.  So if you’re shopping for one here are a few of our favorite designs……………. We love this fire pit cover via All Things Heart and Home.  Why not cover that empty hole when it’s not in…

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Spring Accents to Brighten Up Your Home

—Brighten your home with a taste of Spring.  Meyer Lemon Trees  will not only brighten up your kitchen, but it will also make your home smell amazing! —Snuggle Up!  give your bedding a spring makeover.  Floral prints, pastel colors, and creamy whites will instantly lift your mood!   Pottery Barn has tons of gorgeous spring bedding…

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Design Trends in 2015 vs. 2016

2015 was the year of dual master suites, open floor plans, free standing tubs, and all white kitchens.  And while those trends are still holding strong for 2016, there are a few new ones to add into the mix.   So what do we have to look forward to in 2016? Formal dining rooms are…

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Spring Decorating Ideas

Spring is just around the corner, and if you’re short on spring decorating ideas we’re here to  help! From vibrant indoor plants, to brightly colored throw rugs, or even a fresh coat of paint, changing up your home decor for the season is simple and inexpensive. Idea 1:  Use a real rug in the bathroom.…

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Design Trends for 2016

Design trends are always changing, and just when you think something in your home is outdated or out of style, the trend comes back around.  So whats hot and whats not for 2016? White Walls with bold accents:  White is no longer viewed as boring.  Benjamin Moore did name Simply White as their color of…

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Happy Pinning

Pinterest popularity is growing by leaps and bounds, and it is ranked 3rd most popular social network (behind Facebook and Twitter).  Pinterest is overflowing with tasty recipes, pretty photos, and cute DIY crafts. There is no surprise that the categories with the most repins include; home, recipes, food, wedding, and fashion.  Now-a-days girls have their…

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5 Quick Tips for Energizing Your Home

1.  Start at the front entrance of the home.  Your front entrance should be both inviting and uncluttered.  Rocking chairs are great for the front porch because they offer movement and a welcoming feeling.  Planting flowers along the walk-way leading up to your home is also very inviting. 2.  Keep your landscape in check.  …

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Pet Centers, A Place for your Dog to Call Their Own

Who really wants to share their expensive tiled spa shower with their dog?  Sure you might love your dog like a family member, but lets face it dogs can get dirty.  The last thing I want to do when my dog is covered in mud is pick him up and carry him up my stairs to…

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Resolutions for your Home

January 1st, the day when everyone decides to start eating healthier, join a gym, or find a way to better yourself for the new year.  This year why not make resolutions for your home, or better yet, make the resolution that 2016 is the year you purchase a new home.  Whether you want to budget this…

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Homes Would be Boring if they Were all the Same

There is nothing that we love more then when we walk into one of our homes under construction for the first time, and we discover that the new homeowners have completely redesigned the plan and customized it to fit their family perfectly.  It is very exciting to see new ideas for the family room, or to see a brand…

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Tips for Safe Holiday Decorating

Christmas trees, wreaths, holiday décor, and lights are the perfect ingredients for holiday cheer!  However, if you are not careful of properly using these items, they can be a safety hazard or even cause a fire.  Here are a few tips to help keep your home and family safe this holiday season. Double check lights…

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