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Tired of looking at the same four walls? Here are 7 easy and affordable ways to update the family room

by Christina Refford | Art + Decor, Tips + Tricks

I’ve been searching for easy ways to update the family room in my house lately. And I know it’s not just me! With so many of us working remotely and spending more time in our homes than we would haveve in pre-pandemic days, it’s no wonder that...

15 perfect home office gifts for moms who may be working from home…forever? | Mother’s Day Gifts

by Kate Etue | Living, Mother's Day Gifts

Honestly, we have never done a dedicated guide to home office gifts for moms, even if we have incorporated home office gifts for her throughout our other Mother’s Day gift guides, and especially on Cool Mom Tech. But this year, more moms than ever are working...

8 stylish planters that totally zhuzh up your living space indoors

by Kate Etue | Art + Decor

If you had’n’t noticed, houseplants are having a real moment right now. I’m cracking up over friends who are naming their plants and calling themselves “plant parents.” It’s a serious obsession and considering the year we’ve...

How to decorate with tea lights: creating ambience, not a shrine

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor, Kitchen + Dining, Tips + Tricks

We’ve hit spring. So yay! But, that also means we’ve all been inside for a long time now. A year of quarantine has taught me this, at least: it’s time to update my home decor. A new rug or dining set may not be in my budget, but do you know what is?...

5 ideas for cool coffee bar carts for your home, whatever your decorating style. Barista not included.

by Kate Etue | Art + Decor

I’m thinking of taking my coffee obsession to the next level, with one of these cool coffee bar carts. Kind of like bar carts, only…for coffee. I’m seeing them absolutely everywhere, and I love the idea of a dedicated space for my coffee supplies...

Home decor inspiration: How to hang fabric on your walls instead of wallpaper

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor, DIY

It’s that time a year that I start to get a little stir crazy at home and have this major urge to redecorate. The newest home decor trend that caught my eye: fabric walls instead of wallpaper. Okay, so it kind of hit the internets about six or seven years ago,...

Fun metallic desk supplies to help glitz up your work space

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