Home remodel. What comes to mind? Maybe it’s moving walls, pouring slabs, jackhammers, ripping out cabinetry and rerouting plumbing. Suddenly your blood pressure is up and you’re sweating. The decisions, the dollars, the dust - oh my! Perhaps a “take it down to the studs” remodel isn’t what you need. If the flow of your space works well and no structural changes need to be … [Read more...]
Organization in the New Year
We did it! We made it through another holiday season! As the calendar now allows for a bit more breathing room, it’s time to get the chaos under control to begin this new year fresh and organized. Transitional seasons during the year, like this time after the holidays, are wonderful opportunities to reset. That starts with putting away seasonal decor, finding a home for the new … [Read more...]
Hit Refresh
As the new year begins, it’s time to take down the tree, box up the ornaments and store your treasured collection of porcelain Santas to refresh your home. The holidays are a cozy season when our homes are filled with yummy smells and twinkle lights. But when all the gifts have been unwrapped and the last Christmas cookie has been eaten, home can seem dreary after the halls … [Read more...]
Tricks and Treats to Take Your Fall Porch from Seasonal to Spooky
If you’re anything like me, Halloween is not just a fun one-night excursion, but a month-long affair (or longer). It’s more than scary costumes and eating a concerning amount of sugar, but a way to jumpstart the holidays and celebrate the Fall season. However, the segue from Fall décor to Halloween doesn’t have to be as extravagant. If you're looking to spruce up your porch for … [Read more...]
Fall Decor: The Hunt is On
We have almost made it, folks. Fall is in the air. Of course, it’s still hot but it wouldn’t be West Texas if we didn’t have 90-degree days lasting well into September. Abilene doesn't typically experience a cool, crisp autumn but rather a drawn-out end of summer. Autumn days grow shorter and the cool of the evening sneaks in a little sooner. Our summer hardened landscape … [Read more...]