While the timeless feel of traditional decor can be appealing, sometimes we get tired of the same look and want to update it. On the other hand, doing a complete renovation can be quite costly. So it doesn’t seem like a good option, either. … READ MORE
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Crypton Fabric Furniture. Find Out if it is for You
It’s fascinating how the home furniture industry is becoming more responsive when it comes to preserving our sanity as parents. For example, Crypton fabrics for your couch or a chair do just that- help with fewer worries about spills and stains from messy little hands.
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Calling All Scandinavian Style Fans: How to Get It Right
It was pure curiosity that led me on a two week trip to the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, and Sweden) this September. Scandinavian style home (many people call it Nordic) was only a small part of it. I wanted to stroll the streets, touch … READ MORE
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7 Tips for Moving with Kids
Moving can be stressful for anyone, especially when you have so many boxes and logistics to consider. And moving can get even more complicated when you have to prepare kids for the transition. Whether you're moving across town or moving to Chicago, New York, the tips for moving with kids will be pretty much the same. Nobody really knows how to comfort a child because it is different for each one. Sometimes, the separation can be so strong that only the time will help, since it is very … READ MORE
How to Use Chantilly Lace Paint – Queen of BM Whites
There are thousands of articles about white paint colors. The truth is that to pick the right white paint color within Benjamin Moore whites all you have to do is compare them to Chantilly Lace paint in the following way: Compare Chantilly Lace paint - Benjamin Moore true white, to a white paint you are considering to use. Does it look darker, lighter, brighter, colder? Do you see the difference? Look at the colors of your home's surfaces, such as flooring, tile, carpet, … READ MORE
Hyggerly Delicious Modern Paint Colors Inspired by the Nordics
Inspiration: Copenhagen colors. My sweet baby Faye as Danish fashionista in a dress from Copenhagen (I couldn't resist); A woman dressed for one of the social clubs walking by a church; the view from a boat; one the courtyards in Copenhagen. Hygge- a Scandinavian word for cozy has a broad meaning of anything nice. Hyggerly is often used to express the feeling of coziness. I was lucky to actually inhale the magical Nordic fall colors during my recent trip to Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. … READ MORE