If you’ve ever watched a renovation show on HGTV, you’ve heard about shiplap. Joanna Gaines from “Fixer Upper” is most often identified as the one who popularized a shiplap wall treatment as a part of her modern farmhouse style. However, even after watching your favorite home improvement shows, searching Pinterest and consulting YouTube, you might […]
February 24, 2023 
19 minute read
Do you have old concert posters, diplomas, photos, art prints and other cool memorabilia stuffed in a closet, just waiting for inspiration and the budget to allow for them to get framed? Is your living room crying out for a cool art gallery wall? Did you purchase some fine art from eBay or Facebook marketplace […]
December 22, 2021
17 minute read
Banner Image: Pottery Barn Back in our grandmothers’ days, it was common to cover the “good” furniture with clear, plastic slipcovers. Often, these custom-made additions were sold along with the new upholstered purchase to protect the life of the furniture’s fabric. Visiting grandma meant sitting uncomfortably on sticky, hot plastic with scratchy seams! Fortunately for […]
October 12, 2021
17 minute read
Are you a Grandmillenial? Do you have a secret love for your grandmother’s decorative china, lace-trimmed linens, overstuffed chairs and colorful décor? Do you find yourself following Instagram influencers that feature a highly decorative traditional or cottage style? If so, you may be one of the many young people moving away from a contemporary, austere […]
August 16, 2021
20 minute read
For many of us, a future that included getting a college degree was a forgone conclusion. It was pounded into high school students: “Do well on the ACT’s. Be active in organizations. Volunteer! Participate in sports. Raise your GPA” —all in the quest to get into the desired four-year school and graduate with a bachelor’s […]
June 16, 2021
25 minute read
Dedicated to young adults everywhere! A multi-millionaire I know always says, “It’s not what you make, it’s what you keep that counts.” With those words of wisdom in mind, this article offers up 11 budgeting tips to help you keep more money in your pocket each month. No matter where we are in life financially, […]
May 19, 2021
41 minute read
There is a reason that mental health experts say moving is one of life’s most stressful experiences. But we are here to help with 28 moving tips.
April 16, 2021
26 minute read
Window treatments can make or break any room. If you’re styling a new abode, check out our guide on how to choose the best curtains and drapes for your space.
April 12, 2021
24 minute read
Patrice Devereaux is a retired healthcare executive living in the Chicago area. She enjoys travel, attending sporting events and concerts, renovating old houses, cooking and genealogy research. As a wife, mom and cancer survivor, she appreciates time spent with her husband and family.
