How many of you have just realized that Thanksgiving is next week?!? Umm...am I the only one raising their hand? Anyway, I put together 7 tips that will help you have an awesome Thanksgiving with as little stress as possible.

1. Plan the menu - What's Thanksgiving without the turkey and mashed potatoes? What about rolls? If you take a little time (10 minutes or less) to plan out your menu, you'll find it easier to make your shopping list as well as gather your tried and true Holiday recipes.
2. Set out dishes ahead of time and label with a post-it note as to what will go inside - This one is pretty self explanatory.
3. Don't be afraid to ask for help! - You know that cousin that is always offering to make a side dish? Well, tell her your menu and see what she would like to make. People are often flattered and very excited when asked to help prepare a Holiday dinner, so don't feel bad asking for help.
4. Prepare food ahead - Ok, we know you can't cook dinner days or weeks in advance, BUT, you can make or prepare certain dishes a day or two ahead. For instance, chop those green beans and make your green bean casserole a day or two before Turkey day. Prepare your bird the day before as well. Pies hold up for a couple days as do homemade cranberry jelly. Look at your menu and determine which dishes can be prepped a day or two ahead and get them done. Thanksgiving will be a breeze if you do this!
5. Set the table ahead of time - Seriously, do this. You'll thank me.
6. Now is not the time to tackle unnecessary household projects or new recipes! - Again, self explanatory. You've found an amazing stuffing recipe in a magazine, in fact you're drooling over it right now. Problem is, you've never made it before and it calls for ingredients that aren't all that common. Sure, you could purchase everything, make it the day before, but then when it comes to eat it, you may find that you hate it. No one likes to make food and then have no one eat it. To avoid this, save the recipe and make it sometime in the next year. Find out what you like about it and change it up if needed. Same goes for remodeling. DO NOT do it 3 days before Thanksgiving!
7. Relax, have fun and save room for pie - This one needs no explanation. With all these other tips, your Thanksgiving feast will be less stressful giving you the peace of mind you wish for every year.

Holiday Pillow Combos + GIVEAWAY!

With Fall well on it's way and winter coming right around the corner, we thought we'd put together some stunning holiday pillow combinations that you're sure to love. We're not talking your typical red and green or red and silver, but a slight twist on traditional that will give your home the pop you've been looking for!

SILVER & TEAL Pillow Combo

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Geometric 22"x22" // Teal 22"x22" // Floral Lumbar 14"x22"

BLACK & RED Pillow Combo

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Black & White Stripe w/ Poms 26"x26" // Red Velvet 20"x20" // Tassel Ikat 16"x24"

GOLD & EMERALD Pillow Combo

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Gold Zigzag 22"x22" // Emerald Velvet Cover (insert not included) // Metallic Gold Lumbar 14"x20"

WHITE CHRISTMAS Pillow Combo

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Ivory Velvet 22"x22" // White Faux Fur 20"x20" // Crochet Pillow 20"x20"

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Entryway reveal

An updated entryway can change your entire outlook of your home. We took this perfectly good space and made it say "WOW!" by adding board and batten wainscotting, updating the frames and adding a few punches of color. The area rug anchors the entire space and pulls in a nice pattern and adds some brightness. By changing the ceiling color to a pale blue, not only does it lighten up the entryway, but it feels like a breath of fresh air when you walk into this busy home.

See the beginning photo just below, and watch the process unfold as you continue to scroll through the pictures.

It you are feeling like your entryway needs an update, contact us to find out how affordable it can be to freshen up your space - 480-495-2781 / 480-242-7907.

What are we up to?

We have a client who is wanting to make some changes in her house and we are so excited to be working with her. We're going to be starting on her hall half bathroom giving it a spa-like feel - take a look!

 We'll be changing out the lighting in the room in order to brighten up the space. Also changing the paint color to something a little more neutral will help with this.

Stay tuned to see the reveal coming next week!

Is your bathroom in need of a makeover? Contact us to find out how affordable a change can be.

Making the most of decorating a rental home

Not all of us can afford to own our own home, and that's okay. For those of you who rent, how do you make the most of what you're given in the house you're living in?

By these 3 simple steps:

1. Bring in the light!
2. Down play colors you don't like.
3. Add texture.

Let's examine these 3 points a little more closely.

1. Bring in the light! This quite literally can mean let the natural light from outside flow into the space. Open up your blinds and curtains, allow the sun's energy to brighten up a room.
2. Down play the colors you don't like. Nothing says rental home like a paint color you can't change or can't stand. The kitchen and dining nook in this house is painted with two different colors of yellow and the tenant didn't like either one. Adding in the bright curtain panels with the touches of creams, grays and yellows made this client able to tolerate a color she couldn't stand. Notice how you still see the yellow walls, but they're not as front and center now.
3. Add texture. This comes in many different forms: fabrics, woods, plants, etc. When we add textural layers to a space it helps complete the overall design and aesthetic to a room. It's like adding the finishing touches to your makeup - the mascara if you will.

By utilizing these 3 simple steps, you'll find you can make the most of your rental house even when it seems like a daunting task.

Master bedroom inspiration

Below are some recent master bedroom design projects that we think you'll love!

Contact us today to begin your master bedroom makeover and get the retreat you've been wishing for!

Natural Cotton Wreaths Available (Limited Quatities)

We have a limited supply of our natural cotton wreaths available for sale. They measure approximately 22 inches in diameter and include the ribbon for for hanging. Each wreath is handmade so the number of cotton blossoms vary as well as placement.

Natural Cotton Wreath $35
(local pick up - shipping not included in the price above) 

Choose your ribbon

Plain Burlap $35.00 USD Burlap with Gold Polka Dots $35.00 USD

If you would like to have a wreath shipped to you, contact us for a quote on shipping prior to purchasing please.

Natural Cotton Wreath $35
(local pick up - shipping not included in the price above, please contact us for a quote) 

Choose your ribbon

Plain Burlap $35.00 USD Burlap with Gold Polka Dots $35.00 USD