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As the days get shorter and the air becomes crisp, fall brings a unique opportunity to stage your home with a cozy, welcoming ambiance. Whether you’re selling your property or just want to refresh your space, here’s how to stage your home for fall and highlight the season’s best features:

  1. Embrace Warm & Inviting Colors: Fall is synonymous with warm, earthy tones that reflect the changing leaves. Incorporate rich hues like deep oranges, browns, golden yellows, and muted reds into your home’s color scheme. You can do this through throw pillows, blankets, and accent pieces like candles or artwork.
  2. Make Every Space Cozy: Staging for fall means enhancing the coziness factor. Arrange seating areas to invite relaxation and warmth. Swap out…

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Outdoor lighting is so important for your home! Not only does it enhance safety, it can add to the ambiance and overall aesthetic of your home. 

Not sure where to start? Here are some tips for the different areas of your property:

  • Deck and Patio: If you have a deck or patio, proper lighting can turn it into a cozy outdoor living space. String lights, lanterns, and recessed deck lights add charm and functionality. Consider installing dimmable fixtures to control the ambiance according to different occasions.
  • Pathways: Pathway lights are essential for both safety and aesthetics. They guide visitors to your front door and highlight the beauty of your landscaping. Solar-powered stake lights are a popular, eco-friendly option that’s easy to…

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Here in Calgary, Alberta, Spring is the beautiful redemption on the horizon that follows a harsh winter. We eagerly anticipate the moment we can unplug our block heaters, store away mittens, and crack open the windows for the first time since the frost. 

Spring is the perfect time to give your home a little refresh! Declutter and recycle/donate/throw away items you no longer need. Wipe down all the nooks and crannies, and take out the outside furniture again.

The most fun part of the post-spring clean is decorating for the new season. Whether you choose to lean into the upcoming Easter holidays or not, spring decor is a great way to add some life back into your home following a cold snap. Here are some tips from the experts:

  • Lighter…

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The new year ushers in many things: new goals, new adventures, new opportunities, and a new color of the year from Pantone! The 'it' color for 2024?

Peach Fuzz!

Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute™, announces, "In seeking a hue that echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection, we chose a color radiant with warmth and modern elegance. A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace, and effortlessly bridges the youthful with the timeless."

What do you think?

The official color-code is PANTONE 13-1023. Pantone writes, "Peach Fuzz captures our desire to nurture ourselves and others. It's a velvety gentle peach tone whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul." Read all…

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Creating a warm and inviting atmosphere in our homes is essential for our well-being, and one design style that continues to captivate hearts is Western-inspired home decor. Combining rustic elegance with a touch of nostalgia, this style evokes images of sprawling ranches, cowboy hats, and the enchanting beauty of the Albertan Wild West. Here are some ideas to help you create a Western-inspired haven that embraces the spirit of the west: 

  1. Earthy Color Palette: To capture the essence of the Western landscape, start with a warm and earthy color palette. Shades of warm brown, terracotta, deep red, and burnt sienna will mimic the hues of sunsets over the prairie. Introduce these colors through your walls, furniture, and textiles to create a cozy…

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It's barely summer, but Calgary AB has already faced multiple heatwaves! It is gearing up to be our hottest summer yet, and the scorching heat and intense sunlight can make your home feel uncomfortably warm. One effective way to combat this issue and create a cool and comfortable living space is by choosing the right window coverings. Here are some options:

  1. Cellular Shades: Cellular shades, also known as honeycomb shades, are an excellent choice for summer. Their unique design features hollow cells that trap air, providing an extra layer of insulation. This insulation helps to keep the heat outside while maintaining a cooler indoor environment. 

  2. Solar Shades: Solar shades are specifically designed to block harmful UV rays and reduce…

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When it comes to decorating your home, a limited budget doesn't have to limit your style and creativity. With some resourcefulness and a few clever ideas, you can transform your living space into a cozy and stylish haven without breaking the bank. Here are some practical tips and ideas to help you decorate your home on a small budget:

  1. Plan and prioritize: Start by creating a plan for each room in your home. Determine which areas require immediate attention and focus your budget on those spaces. Prioritizing allows you to allocate your limited resources effectively and avoid overspending on unnecessary items.

  2. Embrace DIY projects: One of the most cost-effective ways to decorate your home is by embracing do-it-yourself (DIY) projects.…

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Bedrooms are a place for ultimate rest. Here are some ways to make yours more cozy and restful:

  • Create Ambiance with Lighting: "A cozy bedroom needs light, but not just any kind of light. Turn off the overhead fixture after dark and concentrate on low light. The key to an intimate mood is incorporating various sources of lighting, including soft bedside lamps and strategically mounted ceiling lights for a touch of drama." (Architectural Digest)
  • Use Dark & Warm Colours: "While light colors are great for making a room feel larger, a darker hue envelops the bedroom, creating the perfect space to relax and slumber." (HGTV)
  • Choose Calming Art: "Art selections are intensely personal and taste-driven, but Julie Daniel, from Los Angeles-based…

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The 2023 trends for home styling could best be described as Cottagecore. Gone are the days of minimalism, block colours, and sharp edges; it's time to usher in a softer era of warm textiles and heirloom pieces. Cottagecore is the aesthetic of an idealized countryside lifestyle. Does this mean you need to start churning your own butter? No. You do not have to abandon the modern age to embrace this new style. In fact, you do not need to embrace this new style at all! However, if you're feeling trendy or looking for inspiration, here are some of the design elements experts are predicting will make a big splash this year:

  • "Delicate wallpaper in pastel tones, white furniture and gilded mirrors are the mark of this home trend" (HGTV).
  • "Think organic…

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With flurries cooling off the last of our autumn days here in Calgary, people are preparing to settle into autumn and get cozy. With this feeling comes the desire to nest--to make your home feel more like home in preparation for a new season. Whether you are new to your home or not, here are some things you can do to help you feel more settled following a transition in the seasons. 

  • Finish unpacking. Everyone has at least one box in their home that they have neglected since moving. Friends, now is the time to unpack it once and for all. Finish moving into your home by unpacking any boxes you have. It will help you feel organized and in control. While you're at it, go through that one drawer you throw everything in and find a proper place for its…

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