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Home Inspiration Mold and What It Means For a Home’s Environmental Hygiene The bad news is that mold is an opportunistic foe. The good news is that there are many ways to deny it an opportunity to take root in your home. Part Two of our report. Do you really know what’s lurking in the corners and crevices of your home? Last week we looked at the […]
Home Inspiration Entertain Like A Designer This Summer Photo courtesy of Lorla Studio   Entertain Like a Designer This Summer Summertime is right around the corner, so now is the perfect time to brush up on those outdoor entertaining skills. Here to help are three area designers, who weigh in with useful hosting tips and creative solutions that will serve you well all […]
Home Inspiration Water, Water Everywhere…But What About the Mold? Mold is a common occurrence in homes but it doesn’t have to strike fear in residents. Find out when mold means you’ve got trouble brewing. Part One of a Two-Part report. Click here to read Part 2. It’s been a rainy spring in the DC-Metro area, with both March and April coming in warmer and […]
Home Inspiration Should I build an in-ground pool for my home in Virginia? Thinking about adding a pool to your property here in the DMV? It’s a big decision that can bring years of enjoyment, but it’s also a large investment. Consider these factors when deciding whether or not a pool is right for you. Lifestyle Consider your lifestyle and how a pool fits into it. Do you […]
Home Inspiration How to Cultivate a Successful Kitchen Garden This week we would like to share an article from our partners at The Scout Guide on How to Cultivate a Successful Kitchen Garden.   Kitchen gardens were gaining in popularity pre-pandemic, and the arrival of social distancing guidelines only accelerated their appeal. Beautiful and functional, the produce-yielding plots provide both delicious backyard crops and […]
Home Inspiration What to do with your Lawn after Winter Winter is over, and spring has officially sprung! In fact, I was so excited to see tulips in a client’s yard I basically jumped out of my shoes. He planted bulbs last year, and now they made his entire backyard sing. So many of you are probably wondering how to make your yard sing this […]
Home Inspiration Sprucing up the Home with Chic Spring Finds Spring is in the air, and while there are plenty of ways to outfit your home for the season, we’re focusing on keeping our eyes peeled for long-lasting, versatile pieces that will make your space look chic, not cheesy. You can display these finds all throughout the year, if you wish, and best of all, […]
Home Inspiration Front Door Décor: How to Make an Entrance This week’s article is from our partners at The Scout Guide, giving insight on how to embrace your front door with décor. Exterior design by Emerson Bailey. Photography by Emily Redfield.   Your front door décor deserves the same level of thoughtful consideration as any room in your home. Beyond being an entry point, it’s your […]
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Home Inspiration The Hottest Paint Trends for 2024 According to Designers When Pantone announced their Color of the Year for 2024, The Scout Guide shared ways to bring a little Peach Fuzz into your home. Recognizing that a peachy-pink may not be to everyone’s taste, this week we are sharing the latest  TSG article featuring current paint trends from designers across the country.   According to […]
Home Inspiration The Luxurious Technology That’s Transforming High-End Homes If you’ve got the means, here are tech features sure to dazzle in any property We recently reviewed smart-home technology that was easily accessible and affordable at various price points, and thought it would be fun to review tech that’s at the higher end of home design. Since we’ve already covered the places you’d expect […]
Home Inspiration How to Make Your Garden More Eco-Friendly If you’re an avid gardener, you know that taking care of your plants involves much more than just watering them. It’s about creating a sustainable ecosystem that not only benefits you but also benefits your surroundings and the environment as a whole. In this blog post, we’ll share some little-known tips and tricks on how […]
Home Inspiration 2024 Interior Design Trends, According to the Experts Earlier this month we explored some quick and easy ways to incorporate animal prints into your home – a trend that’s chic and fun. This week we would like to share an article from our partners at The Scout Guide with trends for 2024 from design professionals around the country.   From the hallowed pages […]
Gift Guide It’s an Animal Print Winter Remember back in 2013 when Jenna Lyons, then the executive creative director and president of J.Crew, proclaimed leopard to be a neutral? We certainly haven’t forgotten the bold statement, and over a decade later, we’re still going wild for leopard (and all other types of animal print, for that matter). If you’re looking to liven […]
Home Inspiration Must-Have Smart Tech Features That Are Affordable For Any Home Upgrading technology in your home doesn’t need to be expensive or difficult to incorporate. The 2024 Spring Housing Market has already taken off, with declining interest rates bringing many homebuyers off the sidelines and into the purchasing game. Sellers are preparing their homes for eager buyers and are learning what features will attract the most […]
Home Inspiration Start the New Year off Right: Create a Map for Your Garden Happy New Year! Did you choose any resolutions for the year? If one of yours is to work on your garden, then you’ve come to the right place. Most people wait for spring to start their gardening and landscaping projects but don’t forget that winter is an excellent time to design and plan so you […]
Home Inspiration How to Use the 2024 Pantone Color of the Year You’ve probably seen paint companies tout color trends, but one of our favorites each year comes from Pantone – the company that millions of designers and producers rely on around the world for inspiration. This week we would like to share an article from our partners at The Scout Guide celebrating this year’s choice.   […]
Home Inspiration Mixing Vintage and Modern in the Home Most design enthusiasts will agree that you can never go wrong fusing together vintage and modern pieces in the home. As we begin 2024, it’s normal to want to refresh your space now that the holiday décor is put away, and what better way to do so than by mixing in some secondhand finds? Below, […]
Home Inspiration Bright Ideas: How to Bring More Light Into Your Space As we have recently marked the Winter Solstice, this week we would like to share an article from our partners at The Scout Guide with inspiration to brighten your days. Adding light to our interiors has been a fixation since we were cave dwellers. Whether you are lacking in windows, have a north/south facing home, […]
Home Inspiration Protecting Your Furry Soulmates During The Holidays They are our soulmates in fur pajamas (or feathers, or scales, or…you get the picture!) so make sure they are protected during holiday festivities. For pet lovers, the holidays aren’t complete without our furry friends joining in our festive fun. While we celebrate, we should ensure the safety of our pets is top of mind […]
Gift Guide Shop Local to Set Your Thanksgiving Table Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and if you’re still shopping for finishing touches to bring your tablescape to life, there’s still time to pick up these finds at area shops or have them shipped to your doorstep in just a matter of days. They’re bound to make your setup look extra chic and photo […]