Home Décor for the Busy Mom

By Nicole Tyler Blair So, you are supposed to get yourself and the kids out of the house in the morning by 7:00; then you work until 5:00, pick up the kids, cook dinner, go to soccer practice, then it’s home for bath and bedtime. And you are also responsible for keeping a clean and [...]

Creating a Fresh Look for the Spring

By Nicole Blair Spring is in the air! It’s the perfect time to freshen up your décor, and there’s no better place to start than with your mantel. Since your mantel serves as the center focal point of your living space, use it to highlight some of your favorite pieces in your home. As you [...]

Southern Style, Simplified

Many Georgia homes have fascinating historic roots, classic charm, and exemplify the phenomenon of “Southern hospitality.” Just one glance towards a sprawling white wrap-around porch is enough to make your taste buds tingle as you remember the flavor of sugary-sweet iced tea. The inviting, carefree, and unpretentious charm of an old plantation home is a [...]

Staging Wedding Photos in Your Home

by Nicole Blair   Taking photos at home, or in the home of your family, is one of the most intimate touches a bride can put on her wedding day. A number of brides enjoy getting ready for the big day around the people that mean the most to them and want to make sure [...]

Tips to make a toddler’s room sustainable

Whether you’ve been taking steps toward green living or you’re a newbie and want to jump start your efforts and reduce your carbon footprint on earth, one area of opportunity is your toddler’s room. Two interior design instructors from The Art Institutes share how to make your toddler’s room sustainable. “Sustainability is a popular subject, [...]

Combining Old World Style with New World Decor

Growing up with a creative mother, the ability to see something old and abused in a new light comes naturally to me.  I can remember coming home from school to find my mother restoring furniture or redesigning the brick floors in our home.  She taught me to see the beauty in things and the ways [...]

A Live Christmas Tree Buying Guide

By Andrea Woroch Oh tannenbaum, oh tannenbaum, how lovely is thy tax situation. Less than 24 hours after the Department of Agriculture announced they were slapping a 15-cents per tree tax on Christmas tree growers, the Obama administration backed off on the plan. The idea, hatched by the tree growers themselves was to fund a [...]

Secrets to Magical Christmas Decor

Have you ever noticed how the simple addition of a color-complementing scarf, a sparkling necklace, or a pair of eye-popping pumps can turn an ordinary outfit into an expertly coordinated ensemble? The power of tasteful accessorizing is no secret; it’s all in the details. Likewise, when you are decorating on a budget for holiday parties [...]

Layers…

There is something about fall that reminds me of layers:  the cardigans and sweaters, the scarves, the hats, the light mittens.  I love the idea of removing something and revealing something else. I adore the look of layered rugs.  Up until a couple of years ago, I wasn’t very fond of this trend.  But recently I have grown [...]

Window treatments add style, personality

Window treatments are both an accessory and an important, functional part of a room. Curtains and blinds can block or filter intense sunlight, leaving a room cooler on hot days, or they can block evening street lamps or lights from passing cars to create a more comfortable sleeping environment. They can offer a sense of [...]

10 expert tips for home staging

There are more than 3.8 million homes currently for sale in the United States. How can you make your home stand out from the rest and increase the chance of selling? Leading Slipcover and Home Solution Company Sure Fit (www.surefit.com) has quite a bit of experience when it comes to transforming a space quickly on [...]

Priceless Comfort

Many of us desire a connection to our family’s past, especially as we age and say goodbye to another generation.  It brings us comfort and a feeling of belonging.  It gives us clues to our identity.   For some of us, the draw begins early.  I was always fascinated by my grandmother’s old photos.  I loved snuggling up with her on [...]

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