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  • Small Living Room Ideas to Make the Most of Your Space

    Just because you have a small living room, doesn’t mean it functions any different from a large one. No matter the size, your family room...
  • 5 How To Decorate Podcasts to Kick-start Design Inspiration

    You’ve gone from store to store, looking for the perfect piece of furniture to revive your space. Or maybe you’ve been scrolling through Pinterest for...
  • August – September 2019 Paint Colors

    We leaned on moody blues, dark charcoal, and soothing spa blue in this Fall’s catalog. A bold color can make a dramatic backdrop for interesting...
  • Best Breakfast Nook Ideas for a Small Kitchen

    Kitchens are the gathering spot of the home, so it’s only natural to want an eat-in dining space where you can grab a quick bite,...
  • Must-Haves For Your First Apartment

    There’s nothing quite like turning the key into your first apartment. All the hard work has paid off and you now have a place to...
  • The Truth about Coffee Tables and Why You Need One

    We’re always getting questions, and one of our most common is whether you need a coffee table. Ask any interior designer and they’ll tell you,...

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  • 3 Chic Table Settings for Your Holiday Dinner

    Whether you host a big Christmas Dinner or an intimate gathering for your immediate family, it’s fun to set a beautiful table this time of...
  • A Classic, Thanksgiving Table with Orange and Gold

    Thanksgiving is upon us, and if you haven’t started dreaming up your table setting already, we have some ideas. We love this holiday because the...
  • How to Set Up a Bar for Your Holiday Party

    Hosting holiday parties is one of our favorite ways to get together with friends and family during this festive time of year, but often the...
  • A Foolproof, Flower Arranging Trick

    Every holiday needs a fantastic centerpiece, but don’t let your fear of flower arranging keep you from a show stopping table. We’re sharing our favorite...
  • 5 Last-Minute Tricks for Pulling Your Home Together

    Friends are stopping by and you’re in panic mode to pull your house together. It happens to all of us, but we’re big believers in...
  • 12 Stylemakers Share Their Entertaining Tips

    We asked 12 of our favorite stylemakers how they prepare to entertain a full house of family and friends. Meet them all and learn their...

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  • How Do I Choose the Right Lamp Shade?

    Picking the perfect shade is a lot like choosing the right jewelry
  • How to Space Furniture in Your Room

    Have you ever been in a room that feels calm and happy? That might have just as much, if not more, to do with the...
  • How to Arrange Faux Botanicals – the Stylish Way

    There are certain rules we live by when putting the finishing touches on any room. For example, every room needs a few books (whether they’re...
  • How to Pair a Head and Side Dining Chairs

    If you flip through our catalog, you’ll notice that many if not all of our dining rooms feature head chairs that coordinate but don’t match...
  • How to Clean Stains on Performance Fabrics

    Life happens — food spills, crafting messes, and all sorts of accidents. But if upholstered in one of our performance fabrics, you can easily clean...
  • Performance Fabrics 101

    We’re always preaching the importance of a beautiful home that reflects your lifestyle and personality, but we never choose beauty over function. What’s the point...
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