Cheery Bedroom Decor to Lift Your Spirits

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Crisp air and busy schedules get us thinking about being in bed a little longer. Stave off the potential for depression with cheery bedroom decor that will nurture your heart and soul. Bedrooms should always feel like safe retreats; with […]

Plant Minimalism Gives Your Home A Little Breathing Room

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As winter fall upon us and light starts drifting in softly through windows we need to think about dialing back our plant life. In addition to streamlining decor, using plant minimalism in our homes encourages healthier air and simple living. […]

Creative Home Office Spaces Work Smarter

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Finding yourself working from home? Carve out a creative home office space that is custom-tailored to your working style. Having a specific work space enables you to focus and also allows you to close shop at the end of the […]

Yellow Home Decor: Warming + Cheering

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Time to add a little sunshine to your soul with a bright splash of color. A large swatch of yellow home decor can be an unexpected surprise in any home. Use a big brush and exercise boldness as you incorporate […]

Hygge Tablescapes Are Simple + Elegant

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The saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers”. Bring a little bit of Mother Nature’s cheer indoors with simple hygge tablescapes. Take the less-is-more approach and give yourself something to gather on a nature walk. You’ll feel uplifted and at […]

Mirror Feng Shui: Enhance Home Energy

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It might be a good time to think about chi since we’re spending most of our time at home these days. You can use mirror Feng Shui to attract positive vibes to any aspect of your life. Mirror energy is […]

Landscape Paintings Keep Decor Calm, Cool, + Collected

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Nothing is more serene than a mountain stream, forest glade, or private beach. Evoke the peacefulness and calm of Mother Nature with landscape paintings. A sense of stability will overcome your home and you will be reassured, “this too, shall […]

Patterned Foliage Reduces Stress + Brightens Your Day

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Add a few plants to your home this month and help keep your environment stress-free.  We are smitten by the way patterned foliage spruces up our decor. If you’re venturing outside this weekend, make a stop at the local nursery […]

Pianos Take Center Stage in Home Decor

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Small gatherings will warm your heart when winter’s chill drives everyone indoors.  We love pianos for such occasions because they add informal music to the atmosphere.  A small upright in a social location will lift everyone’s spirits. Add a few […]

Home Office Essentials For Today’s Modern Living

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Who uses formal dining rooms and formal living rooms anymore? Of all the spaces we create in our living environment, a home office is probably one of the most useful. Whether you dedicate an entire room or carve out a […]

Pink Plants Provide a Peaceful Paradise

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You can receive love from more than just humans. Our favorite pink plants will liven up your environment and remind you Mother Nature adores you as well. Easier than pets and less demanding than children, the perfect plant will send […]

Fiddle Leaf Figs Grow Upward + Onward

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Is it too late to write about ficus lyrata? Bohemian plant ladies have been using fiddle leaf figs to fill higher spaces for maximum green impact. This toughie adapts easily to most interior conditions and can grow to 6 feet […]