tips and tricks

How to Choose a Rug for Kids Spaces

If you have children or furry friends, you probably understand how difficult it can be to try and find the perfect area rug for your space. In high traffic areas and kids’ rooms, you need a rug that can withstand the heavy wear and tear that comes from busy feet (and paws). If you’re like …

How to Choose a Pet-Friendly Rug

  On the prowl to find the ultimate rug for your home with pets? Look no further! Check out Mohawk’s tips for selecting the right area rug for you and your furry four-legged friends! Choose a style that is stain resistant. ‘Oops’ moments will surely happen, especially during the puppy and kitten stages. Mohawk’s SmartStrand …

Flea Market Tips and Flips

One of my favorite summer activities is prowling around a flea market, antique mall or yard sale.  You never know what treasures you might come across!  I consider it a “green” way to shop and decorate my home by keeping items out of our landfills. (I love the idea of breathing new life into an item …

Four Practical Ways to Decorate with Pantone’s Flame

Named as one of the top trending colors of spring, Pantone’s red-based orange color known as Flame has the potential to be the life of any party! According to the Color Report, it’s “fun loving. Flamboyant and vivacious, this wonderfully theatrical shade adds fiery heat” to the upcoming season. We couldn’t agree more! This vibrant hue …

Tried and True Tips to Update Your Style

Every so often, I like refreshing our home’s style and decor. Updating the style of your home’s decor doesn’t have to be a major project and it doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are my tried and true tips to update your style. 1. Have an inspiration. When updating your home’s decor, start with a …