A beautiful wreath not only greets those who enter your home, but it welcomes the Christmas season. With Christmas just around the corner, you may want to create a custom wreath for your home. Feeling just a little intimidated? Not to worry. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you make a beautiful wreath for your home. Here are the supplies you'll need to … [Read more...]
The Art of the Gift
What type of gift giver are you? Are you the kind of person who loves to search for the perfect little something to give a friend that you just know they’ll love? Maybe you store away hints your spouse drops leading up to a birthday. Or perhaps you feel safest giving a gift card to a favorite store or restaurant. Whatever your gift-giving style, everyone can be prepared by … [Read more...]
Lasso Lounge: A Rental Remodel
Located near Hardin-Simmons University, the Lasso Lounge is a short-term rental that pays tribute to the HSU cowboys and the pioneer legacy of Abilene. But until recently, the one-bedroom apartment was a garage filled with trash. “It was basically a hoarder house,” said Brett Stewart, the owner of the property. Brett and his wife, Andie, bought the house in north Abilene … [Read more...]
Studio Bleu: A Tiny House Remodel
Tiny houses have risen in popularity worldwide over the last few years. Shows like Tiny House Nation on Netflix provide inspiration for ways to downsize, while still living in a functional, aesthetically-pleasing space. According to Insider, sales and construction of tiny houses boomed during 2020 and there’s no telling how much bigger the trend will get in the next few years. … [Read more...]
How To Ease Into Summer Entertaining
Can you feel it? There’s just something different in the air. But you can’t quite put your finger on it. I’ll tell you what it is. It’s normalcy. Or to be more accurate, it’s what we have all been referring to as our “new normal.” Some of us received a shot or two in the arm and all of a sudden it’s “Okay kid, get back in there and swing!” But restoration of normalcy is … [Read more...]