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The Little Things: Accessories and Touches That Make the Difference

The Little Things: Accessories and Touches That Make the Difference

Admit it: You've done it. You're standing in your home, looking at a blank wall or shelf, knowing there must be something you could do to make your space feel fresh and inviting. Whether you're decking the halls or looking to add year-round flair, let these tips and...

Designs on Design: Autumn Fuchs

Designs on Design: Autumn Fuchs

"Home is not a style: It's a feeling. It should tell our story and connect to us on an emotional level. To me, creating a home means surrounding yourself with spaces that make you feel happy and comfortable." Autumn Fuchs, Fuchsia Design owner, finds color a huge...

She Said She Shed: A Space of One’s Own.

She Said She Shed: A Space of One’s Own.

Most of my days are spent taking care of my two boys: school drop-off, grocery shopping, changing diapers ... Somewhere in the midst of those duties, I've also been building my online Honest Mom community. Even after establishing an LLC and business bank account, it's...

Décor Clickbait: These Wallpaper Designs Have a Place in Your Home

Décor Clickbait: These Wallpaper Designs Have a Place in Your Home

Reinventing herself from painter to wallpaper muse is just the kind of cool thing that local artist Mary-Catheryn Baker would do. Pets, farm animals and eggs in a nest. Floral arrangements, bees and ballerinas. If you're a fan of the work from Copper Corners, you're...

5 Home Improvement Projects for Summer

5 Home Improvement Projects for Summer

Summer is here! And while it may be tempting to spend every weekend lounging by the pool, the season is prime time for much-needed home improvement projects. Light up your landscape. Exterior lighting adds to your home's curb appeal while adding a measure of safety...

Green Thumb Considerations: Gardening 101

Green Thumb Considerations: Gardening 101

More and more people, are eating local—and the local food movement doesn't get much closer to home than your own backyard. While planting and growing a garden that produces fresh food isn't as easy as picking up vegetables at the nearest farmer's market, local experts...

Top Trends in Home Design

Top Trends in Home Design

When it comes to home design, stick with what you love, regardless of whether it's in or out. But if you're redesigning—or updating—a room or two and looking for ideas, trends are a good place to start. Bob Swift, owner of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, offers insight...

Getting Floored with Deb DeGraaf

Getting Floored with Deb DeGraaf

As co-owner of DeGraaf Interiors—a family-owned West Michigan business specializing in floor coverings—Deb DeGraaf knows plenty about flooring and surfaces. Starting in the business while in college, she first helped her father with filing and paperwork, then quickly...

Love Your Closet

Love Your Closet

It's so easy to just put your stuff in your closet and move on. Or is it? One of the best things about getting ready is being able to easily see what you have—and build your outfit. No matter what size or style closet you have, there are some simple steps to...

Small Projects. Big Impact: DIY with Lisa Young

Small Projects. Big Impact: DIY with Lisa Young

Lisa Young, Serendipity Media marketing director, has been adding her own touch to her ranch-style redbrick home in Rockford since she and her husband, Cliffton, purchased it 10 years ago. "Little projects are my thing," Lisa said. "I also like to save some money....