How to Remove Area Rug Stains
Accidents are a reality of life, but the aftermath of a spill shouldn’t have to stick around! Whether you’re hosting a crowd for dinner, spending a night-in with the kids or cleaning up after your four-legged friends, one thing is for sure… inevitably things will get messy. Keep these stain removal tips handy to ensure …
A Fashionable Future with Pantina Vie
The City of Lights sparkled with style last week as our design team opened showroom doors for the second time so far this year at the highly awaited Las Vegas Market. Held biannually in Las Vegas’s World Market Center, the Las Vegas Market is the West Coast’s only home furnishings market and attracts the attention …
Rug Shopping 101: Room by Room
We realize that shopping for the right area rug can be a little daunting. Not only are there endless colors, patterns and textures to choose from, but you also must determine the best size, shape and material to fit your needs as well… and sometimes all from a browser window! With so much to …
Kid-Friendly Crafts for Winter Break
Most likely, your kids are already on Christmas break from school and you know the routine that follows. By about the third day of vacation, they’re starting to get restless and anxious for Santa Clause to arrive. Keep them busy this year and away from the television screen with these kid-friendly craft ideas, suitable even …
Simple and Safe DIY Essential Oil Candles
There is something just so eternally soothing about the flicker of candlelight. For centuries, we’ve lingered in its glow. And more recently, scents have been added to create an even more sensual experience. Ahhh… there’s not much better than basking indoors amidst a wistful whirl of crisp evergreen or the nostalgic autumn aura of pumpkin …
The Modern Man Cave: No longer Just for Men
Recently as my husband and I were moving into our new home, I was reminded of a post I wrote last summer about “man cave manners.” But first, let me rewind. Matt designed our new house himself, a tedious task that was an absolute dream of his but not for the faint of heart. …
Fast and Fabulous Summer Family Feast
We’ve all been there. You’re so busy preparing to actually be in vacation mode and before you know it, the family picnic weekend has arrived and you’re not as prepared as you thought! My “Oh…” (you can fill in the blank) moment came this afternoon when a friend texted us about weekend plans. Plans that …
Spring Forward on the Right Foot this Year!
It’s that time of year again and it seems the majority is experiencing a mix of emotions at the onset of another Daylight-Savings Time. In the wee hours of the morning, at approximately 2 a.m. local time this Sunday, March 13 we’ll lose an hour and our clocks will “spring forward.” The good news, of course, …
Cut Clutter with Shower Curtain Hooks
The closet is notoriously one of the home’s toughest terrains to keep tidy. It’s no secret this clutter culprit can quickly become a catch all, concealing both clothing and chaos behind its closed doors. While a complete closet overhaul can be time consuming and expensive, there’s a smart and savvy solution hidden at your local …
Five Fashion Forward & Frugal Finds
While the words ‘fashion forward’ and ‘frugal’ aren’t typically seen side by side, Mohawk Home and Overstock.com are proving it is possible to have your cake and eat it too… at least in terms of home decor! As flooring accounts for roughly 30% of a room’s color, you can make a serious style statement in …