For world-renowned fashion designer Prabal Gurung, a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion, celebrating the art of living means infusing his eye-catching ensembles (which have been worn by the likes of Kamala Harris and the Duchess of Cambridge) with a vibrant, inclusive energy that spreads joy, inspiration, and goodwill to people from all walks of […]
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Behr’s 2021 Color of the Year – It’s time to explore “Canyon Dusk”
In the midst of a season that most definitely calls for comfort, Behr Paint Company has announced their 2021 Color of the Year as Canyon Dusk S210-4. This “earthy terracotta shade” was picked specifically because, as the company states, it “delivers on what everyone needs this year: elevated comfort.” This landscape-inspired hue is an integral […]
Feng Shui philosophy says these are the 5 Common Room Layout Mistakes you need to Avoid
Feng shui is a philosophy that looks at how to improve the flow of energy in our homes. Feng shui originated in ancient China, and was developed to assist people in how to place their homes in relationship to environmental conditions. In the modern world, I like to define feng shui as “mindfulness of spaces.” […]
Sherwin-Williams Has a New Sanitizing Paint That Can Actually Make Your Home Cleaner
You may have heard design experts tell you about paint colors that tend to make your home look cleaner, but now, thanks to Sherwin-Williams’ latest innovation, paint can now actually make your home cleaner. SuperPaint with Sanitizing Technology comes in 540 hues and applies just like standard interior latex paint, but there’s more to this […]
8 Easy Tasks to get a jump start on your Spring Cleaning
The days are getting longer and the temperature is slowly starting to creep higher. Spring is officially on its way! But before you throw open the windows and break out the patio furniture, you can take advantage of these winter/spring transition days to get a jump-start on your annual spring cleaning routine. Read on for […]
Easy Steps to Keep Your Air-Conditioning Unit Running Smoothly
Maintain your air-conditioner, and you’ll not only save money on energy, but you’ll also extend its lifespan, saving money on costly early replacement. “Maintaining your AC unit is important for energy efficiency, comfort, for overall occupant health and overall unit function,” says Dr. Sarah D. Kirby, state program leader for Family & Consumer Sciences and […]
HOME TOWN TAKEOVER Premieres May 2nd on HGTV
For five years, HGTV superstars Ben and Erin Napier of Home Town have been using their heart, creativity, design and building skills to renovate, restore and uplift scores of historic homes and businesses in the small town of Laurel, Mississippi. Now, in the new six-episode event series Home Town Takeover, premiering Sunday, May 2, at […]
5 reasons Homeowners are choosing Rain Chains over Gutter Downspouts
Ask any homeowner: rain is one of the major challenges of protecting a home and its roof. Whether you live in a dry climate or a remarkably wet one, you’ll need to install some sort of mechanism to guide water down a drain. Some homeowners are surprised to learn that there are options for water […]
CDC’s tips for creating a Tick-safe Zone in your backyard
It might not seem like it over the last year, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention isn’t all about Covid-19. They cover a whole range of other things that could cause disease or otherwise make our lives miserable, including those nasty blood-sucking ticks. First you should know that the CDC does say that […]
4 Innovative home décor ideas to celebrate the special and joyous festival of Baisakhi
Baisakhi is an auspicious Hindu and Sikh festival, celebrated in April, that signifies the harvest season and has a great religious significance as well. The festival brings new enthusiasm and joy in the Northern states of the country and fills the villages with vibrancy and colours. The festival is celebrated by performing the traditional dance […]