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What makes a room—no matter its size or location—great? West Michigan Woman spoke with three experts to learn their top tips for a room that can't help but rank at the top of its class. Autumn Fuchs Owner, Fuchsia Design 1. Appropriate scale and proportion.Make sure...
In 2017, during a House Financial Services Committee meeting, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), responded to the Treasury Secretary with the words: "I'm reclaiming my time." Waters felt the secretary was attempting to avoid answering the question she'd posed to him. The...
Whether you're working with sprawling acreage or a simple concrete balcony, your outdoor spaces should feel as though it's an extension of your abode—a welcoming space for rest, rejuvenation, and gathering with loved ones. It's worth making sure the spaces outside...
Ever heard the term "floriography"? Dating to the Victorian era, floriography—the language of flowers—used blooms as coded communication, to express feelings that otherwise could not be spoken. Clearly, flowers have had exceptional power for decades. Alyssa Ferguson,...
Your home should be the place where worries melt away, family and friends gather, and good times happen. Learn how to create the backdrop that’s just right for all your days—rain or shine. Make Your Porch Your Sanctuary Big or small, in front or in back, porches and...
We do it often with the clothes we wear, mixing up more expensive pieces of clothing with costume jewelry or affordable footwear. In the past couple of years, we have seen this concept move into our homes. It's known as "High/Low Home Décor"—and it's catching on here...
How does your home show character? It's all in the details that shout creativity. Do you have fun with color? Are you creative with your art pieces? From the moment someone walks into your abode, does your home tell them that you're funny, classy and have charisma? Or...
Farah Merhi, author of the recently published Inspire Your Home: Easy, Affordable Ideas to Make Every Room Glamorous and founder of Grand Rapids-based Inspire Me! Home Decor is adamant that a home should be a sanctuary offering its residents a sense of inner peace....
It's the start of a brand-new year and you've successfully executed all of your 2019 holiday gatherings. Your boss was thrilled, fellow employees raved and you're finally ready for some downtime. Before you relax too much, The High Five GR team is about to give you...
Whether you're a holiday decorating minimalist or your home looks like the set of a Hallmark movie each winter, setting the tone for the season is sure to get you in a cheerful mood—no matter how chilly it is outside. Jamie Carnes, owner of Special Occasions LLC, says...