Blog posts tagged with 'home'

How To Maximize Your Home Office Space Wednesday, August 3, 2016 No matter the industry, working from home can be a challenge. The days are long, the distractions are plentiful, and it can be difficult to draw the line between work and life at the end of the day.

Entertainment Sets That Balance Technology and Style Wednesday, July 6, 2016 In this day and age, technology in the home makes our lives easier in myriad ways. From smart thermostats to tablets that hold all our favorite recipes, home technology increases efficiency and saves time.

Spruce Up Your Front Porch For Summer Wednesday, June 29, 2016 Nothing says summer like a well-appointed front porch. While not all of us are lucky enough to have a wrap-around porch on which to spend lazy afternoons sipping sweet tea, anyone can make their porch a feel-good oasis with just a few small additions.

4 Summer Accent Pieces to Freshen Up Your Home Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Summer has arrived in North Texas, which means it’’s officially time for swimming, gardening, picnics and lazy days spent at home with family. If you plan to spend more time at your humble abode over the next few months, you may be thinking about treating your home to a seasonal refresh.

How to clean your cleaning tools Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Have you ever spent all day cleaning house only to be disappointed with the results? I have. While a targeted checklist is certainly an important component to getting everything done, the most overlooked reason your house isn’’t as clean as you’’d expect could all boil down to your cleaning tools. That’’s right: The tools you use to clean your home could just be perpetuating the mess.

5 new accent chairs we love Tuesday, March 22, 2016 We’’ve added a variety of new accent chairs to our collection just in time for spring. From the family room to the den and everywhere in between, each room of the house can be enhanced with the perfect seating. Choosing the ideal accent piece can be a little daunting, but we’’ll help you narrow it down with these five standout chairs.

5 things people with a clean house do weekly Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Between daily upkeep and infrequent seasonal cleanouts, there are weekly chores around the house that make a huge difference in your home’’s appearance. Whether you take one day out of the week to fulfill these duties or tackle them throughout the week, these tasks are a must!

Tips for choosing the right couch Wednesday, January 27, 2016 A couch is one of the biggest purchases you’’ll make in your adult life. Whether you live in a studio apartment or a three-bedroom home, a couch is a necessity and a visual centerpiece. Good couches can be expensive, but with that investment comes longevity and functionality. It may take a while to find the perfect couch to suit your aesthetic and lifestyle, but once you discover the one, you won’’t have to repeat the process for years to come. These are the five components I consider when searching for the perfect couch.

Home decor design swaps for the new year Wednesday, January 13, 2016 January is the perfect time of year to give your home a style makeover. Whether you’’re eliminating unused furniture, changing your window hangings or buying some new home accessories, even the smallest design edits can refresh your space for the new year. Use these five decor swaps to ensure you’’re on trend for 2016!

New Year’’s Resolutions for Your Home Wednesday, January 6, 2016 2015 has finally arrived! Make the most of the new year and the blank slate by setting the refresh button at home. Resolutions such as “lose weight” and "exercise more" have their place, but you’’ll be amazed at what a difference you can make by implementing resolutions for your home as well. From cleaning closets to cranking down the heater, these are my tips for starting 2016 on the right foot!