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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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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 …

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Home & Design: Georgia Farmhouse

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on April 8, 2019April 3, 20192 Comments

Guest Writer: Shayna Chapman A southern creative from Georgia and owner of S. Chapman Designs. Visit her website here. This farmhouse built in 1910 is probably one of my favorite interior design projects to date! The home located on a farm in west Georgia and sits quietly between cow fields and Georgia pines. I always love old homes- after all, I grew up in one that was over 100 years old that my parents renovated and made their own, so when I was asked to design this one, I was jubilant! When I first saw this home in January of …

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5 Causes Of Mold In Your Home

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on April 22, 2019March 19, 2019

This post was written by a contributing writer and features sponsored links. Mold is a fungus founds in many homes that commonly thrives in damp conditions. As well as being unsightly, mold can be dangerous if left unattended – it has been linked with many respiratory diseases including conditions as serious as legionnaires. Mold can usually be wiped away quite easily, however it will return if you don’t get to the root cause. Here are just a few possible causes of mold in the home to look out for. External leaks Leaking water can often result in damp, which can …

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Make Your Home Fun For The Whole Family

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on April 22, 2019March 18, 2019

Photo by Daria Shevtsova from Pexels This post was written by a contributing writer and features sponsored links. You want your home to be a place where your family can relax, grow, and recover the energy they need to take on the outside world, sure, but that’s something else your home should be, too. Fun. If you make the effort to make your property a place that’s fun for the whole family, then you’ll be able to create many a happy family, on both an individual and collective level. But how do you go about doing this? We take a look at a …

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Should You Make Upgrades To Your Home When You’re Planning To Move?

by Contributing Writerupdated on April 22, 2019January 31, 20191 Comment

This post was written by a contributing writer and features sponsored links. Many homeowners find themselves facing a tough conundrum when considering whether to make upgrades to their home: They very much want the upgrades, and feel that their home will be significantly improved by renovation work, but… … they are planning to sell their home in the relatively near future. If you experience this problem for yourself, you’ll likely find yourself trapped between two thoughts in particular. On the one hand, you could make your preferred upgrades, allowing you to enjoy the property until you reach a point where …

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American Gothic: Formal Dining’s Hottest Trend

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on April 8, 2019January 25, 20196 Comments

Guest Writer: Bethany Melvin The ridiculously talented photographer behind Bethany Melvin Photography gives us insight into an up-and-coming design trend. Visit her site here! This styled shoot features all things non-traditional. Our goal was to do everything opposite of tradition. A winter wedding, a tattooed bride in a black dress, a groom without a formal suit and the unassuming beauty of unkept farm structures aren’t typically the first things you think of as a dream wedding, but there is so much beauty in the unfamiliar. Alyssa from Walker Her Down The Aisle put the table together for this shoot. We …

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Home & Design: 5 Ways To Maximize Relaxation In Your Home

by Contributing Writerupdated on April 22, 2019January 25, 20195 Comments

Photo by Daria Shevtsova from Pexels. This post was written by a contributing writer and features sponsored links. A house becomes a home once you can depend on it as your sanctuary to revitalize and restore the energy, willpower, and motivation you’ve lost throughout the day. If your abode isn’t entirely giving you the comfort you need, there are a few ways you can change this, 5 in fact! So, follow the below tips, to make your house into a home that’s comfortable, inviting and relaxing all rolled into one. Soft Furnishings Soft textured fabrics are essential when you need to step up …