Tips for your Home

With this video, we show you just how easy it is to personalize your space using prints on throw pillows.

Image via Lanny Nagler Photography

It seems that many people aren’t sure what the purpose is to having a headboard, or why one is even necessary. Well, most of the time with free-standing beds or divan beds, they’re not necessary. But, even if it’s not necessary to the structure of your bed, there are still many reasons to opt to have one.

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Picture ledges are inherently versatile because they allow you to quickly and easily swap art in and out on a whim. But they may be a whole lot more versatile than you realized as you'll see by these alternative uses. Take a look and get inspired:

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Trays as decor accessories. Most wonder how best to use them, what to use them for.

Read on to see interesting ways to spice up your space using decor trays.

 Follow the Season. We all love changing up our homes every once in a while. Nature's changing seasons and pieces like decor trays give us the excuse and the inexpensive tool to accomplish that.

Marshmallows photo by Smith609

Ever heard of the Marshmallow Test? You should read it up – it’s quite eye-opening. This was a test conducted on young children in the late 1960s/early 1970s. What’s significant about this test was its ability to, by the results, show which children were more inclined to be successful in life (the children were checked up on later in life). It led to discoveries about delayed gratification & its significance for eventual life success.

Mirrors are an undeniably interesting form of Wall Art that add beauty within a space, and also functionality when used with purpose.

They say style inspirations come from just about anything around us - colors in fabric, a painting, a picture, ...sometimes even a movie.

In recent times, I've found myself loving the decor and space styles in two series on Netflix. Two VERY different and distinct styles. The two series: (1) Resurrection Ertugrul and (2) House of Cards.

In the first, the style theme is more rich cultural patterns, colors, rustic-type wooden furniture

Homework Station. Via Red Acacia Lagos

It sounds simplistic - but it is true and effective. Creating a dedicated spot in your home for your children to complete their work helps them improve their focus and develop proper study habits.

Thankfully, there is something for every budget size and physical space availability.

In these trying times, re-purposing old furniture is fast becoming an attractive option because it’s a great way of recycling, plus it's a cheaper and viable way to own a new functional and beautiful piece of furniture. 

Here are some pointers on how to go about creating a functional, and yet beautiful, reading corner (or nook).