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Home & Design: Little Colorado Wooden Toy Boxes

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on May 28, 2019May 24, 2019Leave a Comment

There’s nothing quite like a toddler to ruin interior decor. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely adore my child. But between crayons, toy sets, the endless party favors, and cookie crumbs, it’s like a pint-size tornado is tearing through the living room on the daily. My meticulously styled, serene retro-chic home has been taken over by a 3-year-old hoarder. That’s why Little Colorado and their gorgeously crafted toy boxes are today’s home design quick pick. Solid wood, sturdy construction, and a beautifully classic design, this Captain’s Chest wooden toy box is perfection. It is large enough to hold toys both …

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Home & Design: Linenly Organic Bamboo Sheets

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on May 21, 2019May 20, 20192 Comments

David versus Goliath. Edison versus Tesla. Martha Stewart versus Gwyneth Paltrow. Me versus Bedding. Rivalries that span the test of time. My Goliath is bedsheets. I do not know what interior designer I pissed off in a past life, but I have the worst luck with bedding. Whether it’s fitted sheets that aren’t deep enough or a pillowcase that rips at the seams after 1 week, I have had the hardest time finding the right sheets. But no more! Thanks to my friends at Linenly, my struggle is over. Check out my new gorgeous set of 100% Organic Bamboo Sheets. …

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Creating The Perfect Home Office

by Contributing Writerupdated on May 13, 2019May 13, 2019Leave a Comment

Image by rawpixel from Pixabay More and more people are deciding to work from home today. Whether you do so on a full-time or part-time basis, or you’re creating a home office for study purposes, you will want to make sure that it is designed in a manner that enhances your home and enables you to work efficiently. There are lots of different factors to take into account here, so let’s take a look… Use Pinterest, but use it responsibly – Pinterest is a great source for interior design inspiration, and this is certainly an excellent platform for anyone who is looking for …

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Tips On Creating The Ideal Sleep Environment

by Contributing Writerupdated on May 7, 2019May 7, 2019Leave a Comment

Photo by Rhema Kallianpur on Unsplash There are all kinds of reasons as to why getting a good night’s sleep is important in our lives. From improved health to better concentration, you can see some of the benefits of sleep here. But if you struggle to sleep well at night, there are some active steps you can take. You might cut down on your caffeine intake, for example, and you might eat sleep-friendly foods in place of anything too heavy for your late night snack. Another way to improve your chances of a good night’s sleep is to create a more relaxing bedroom …

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Modern Home Restoration in Crete

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on May 3, 2019May 3, 2019Leave a Comment

Guest Contributor: Andreas Markakis Andreas is a professional wedding and lifestyle photographer based in the beautiful city of Chania, on the island of Crete in Greece. Learn more here. Being part of a personal project, as this home belongs to myself and my wife, we wanted to show exactly how that even a small home can be comfortable and pleasant for visitors vacations. An almost 150-year-old stone building that belonged to my grandfather and grandmother was passed on to me and I felt the urge to renovate and restore. After construction was completed we styled the home for this photo …

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Why You Should Choose Quartz for Your New Countertop

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on April 29, 2019April 25, 2019

Photo by Sidekix Media on Unsplash This post was written by a contributing writer and features sponsored links. Quartz countertops have been taking the interior design market by storm for the last few years. People love the look and relative affordability of cost when compared to high end countertops like marble or granite. Quartz looks great and is extremely durable, so builders, designers and homeowners are turning to the material for more of their projects. It’s a great way to add a luxury feel to a home that will stay in style for years and years. Making decisions on a kitchen or bathroom …

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5 Reasons to Consider Renovating Your Outdoor Living Spaces

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on April 25, 2019April 22, 20191 Comment

Photo by Marion Michele on Unsplash This post was written by a contributing writer and features sponsored links. A lot of us spend time thinking about indoor renovations such as new wallpaper, new interior painting, new furniture and so on. While it’s never a bad idea to give your home a little makeover (especially if it’s within your budget) you can’t forget that there’s another component to your home that should also be renovated; the outdoors. Be it landscaping, adding trees, planting new flowers, replacing windows or getting new siding, it’s never a bad idea to also consider renovating your exterior to make …

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Styling Tips for a Modern Nursery

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on April 9, 2019April 10, 2019

As the mom of two sons, home stylist Debbie from Dasp Creative Co., knows a thing or two about designing a baby boy’s nursery. Conscience of the fine line that exists (or should we say, Instagram vs. reality) Debbie focuses on creating a beautiful yet functional space. When Debbie worked with healthy lifestyle blogger Maria, from Spinach for Breakfast, she knew Maria wanted soft neutrals but also needed to incorporate her husband’s desire for color. Maria wanted the space to feel like a little boy’s room, but without it needing to be overtly obvious or too stereotypically cliche. The foundation …