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    Happy Birthday Dayziner!

    My what a difference a year makes! Today we are celebrating a special occasion!  Blow out the wallpaper candles…September is our Birthday month! That’s right we have been providing our readers all things Interior Design from home styling advice, trend watches, trade show coverage, and custom curated E-Design service for a whole year! We are so excited to have you apart of our design community! While we we be celebrating all month long, today we are taking  a look back at what we have been up to! 1.High Point Market Twice a year the home furnishing world descends upon High Point, NC for its biannual furniture show. Here new products…

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    Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts for Design Lovers

    Attention procrastinators: Valentine’s Day is Tomorrow! We admit it, we have subtly been dropping hints all week to our significant other that the infamous V day is fast approaching. For those of you that may have forgotten, been too busy, or simply don’t know what to do, don’t worry, we got you covered. We put together a roundup of our favorite last minute Valentine’s Day Gifts for Design Lovers. Remember, great style leaves a lasting impression, chocolate gets eaten….quickly. 1. Cyan Tiffany Vases- $52.50 Candelabra Love The Look? Find it HERE It is nearly impossible to go wrong with a bud vase. We love the sweet soft pink and marbled…

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    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

    Merry Christmas!   From our family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Here’s wishing you all the joy and magic of the holiday season. Thank you for being part of our Design Community! We look forward to creating a year of inspired design, curated room scenes, product finds and home decor styling advice with you in 2018! Have a little Hygge this Holiday Season and savor every moment! Until Next Time- D      

  • Advice,  Design,  Lifestyle

    What The Heck Is Hygge And Should You Try It?

    In 2017 America saw the rise of Hygge as the latest lifestyle trend. Pronounced “hoo-gah”, hygge is a Danish word used to express a feeling  of comfort, coziness, and happiness enjoying the simpler things. It involves a conscious state of slowing down and being in the present, whether alone or with friends. Although the term dates back to the 1800s, its now and integral part of Danish life. If you have ever enjoyed reading a book by the fire, the comfort of an oversized sweater or the calmness of a cup of tea then you have experienced hygge. Hygge in the Home With a focus on warmth and comfort its…

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    #GivingTuesday: Designs for Dignity

    We humbly announce that today is not about us. Today is about doing good and the power to transform lives. Today is #GivingTuesday. Designers have the ability to bring an idea to reality, to make the old new again, or to add a level of comfort and protection in the spaces we reside. The nonprofit organization Designs for Dignity does all this and more and transforms communities. Nonprofit Spotlight: Designs for Dignity “Designs for Dignity transforms nonprofit environments through pro bono design services and in-kind donations – empowering lives through design.” The process is simple, designers and construction professionals donate their time and use donated materials to breathe new life…

  • Design,  Lifestyle,  Travel

    Why We Love Tiny Houses

    Ok we admit it, we are currently obsessed with Tiny Houses. Like pack our bags and sign us up level obsession. One of our go to shows is Tiny House Nation on DIY network. It’s so fun to watch these spaces come alive and the utter excitement the owner has on the reveal. They even featured an episode where they made a custom  dog elevator to get the little pooches upstairs. Brilliant! Although it wouldn’t work for our 48 lb hound lab mix, but maybe the cats…‌ Here’s why we love Tiny Houses Portable Style Not only can you hitch one of these up to your vehicle and travel to…

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    Top Design Trends in Every State

    We simply can’t get enough of this map! Joybird has compiled a list of the most googled design trend in every state into a lovely, easy to read infographic. Chances are you share a similar design point of view as your neighbor. If so, team up and score great local deals and design finds together! Be on the lookout at garage sales and thrift stores for that one of a kind piece and you will be the neighborhood hero! Or better yet if you want your style to be uniquely yours, go against the trend and be your design to your own beat! We are most surprised by how neighbor…

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    ‘The Bold Type’ Apartment Style for Less

    The Bold Type on Freefrom has been my summer obsession. I’m a little sad that the season is over but find comfort that some of my other favorite fall shows will be premiering soon. I love following the lives of these women as they find themeselves navigating through the working world. Their lives are relatable and so are their apartments. This screenshot of Sutton doing some arts and crafts immediately takes me back to my time in Studio. Using whatever space I had to assemble material boards, sometimes I even sat on the floor to work because it’s was the largest clearest space I had to lay out all my…

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    Life Is Adventure

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