It turns out that houseplants are more than just eye-candy. Houseplants increase oxygen levels in a space, making it a little easier for you to breathe fresh, clean air. Plants help maintain the humidity in a room, since so much of the water they drink up is released back into […]
Think interior design is all about picking pretty colors and fabrics? Think again. Interior designers are part engineer, part artist. They understand electrical capacity, interpret and communicate seemingly abstract ideas, and create functional spaces based on human movement and living patterns. And that’s just for starters. Thinking that interior design […]
Stains happen. You buy furniture and housing décor—couches, bed spreads, rugs, and the like—to use them, not just to admire them from a distance. The more you use them, the more likely it is that your beloved home furnishings will, at some point or another, have an unfortunate encounter with […]
Stress…it sucks and we all deal with it on a regular basis. It doesn’t need to be that way though, and there are little things you can change in your life to promote a happy, calm you. Sure, exercise, healthy diet and quiet time combat stress, but did you ever […]
Flowers. What’s not to love? The scent, color, petal-shape and beauty captures the heart of nature lovers. There’s something wonderful about a fresh bouquet of flowers that lightens the air and brightens a room’s atmosphere. It maybe the aesthetics, or it maybe the secret and significant meaning behind the petal. […]
Are you looking to improve your energy, sleep, or what happens between the sheets? Aromatherapy and essential oils are nature’s way to stimulate or calm the senses with the use of plant and flower extracts. Essential oils have a medicinal effect on our physical and emotional state when inhaled, which […]
There comes a time in every adventurer’s life when the weather proves harsh enough to interfere with outdoor activities. Instead of feeling sorry for plans lost, resign yourself to a relaxing day indoors, grab a good book, and expand your horizons. You may even glean some useful information for your […]
The time has finally come. You’ve decided to re-do your flooring. Now comes the ultimate decision: hardwood or laminate? More than ever before, the advantages and disadvantages between hardwood and laminate are becoming blurry. Here is what you need to consider before making your final decision. What is Laminate Flooring? […]
Okay, okay–perhaps the bathroom is, shall we say, not the most glamorous room in the house. Nonetheless, the bathroom deserves a little love, too. Here’s the best part: a little effort can go a long way when it comes to refreshing your bathroom. It really doesn’t take much to transform […]
The pink and red construction paper hearts might have cut it in your early years, but when it comes to Valentine’s Day décor, it might be time for something slightly more sophisticated. Valentine’s Day is a funny holiday—we typically don’t go all out with decorations, as we do for Christmas. […]