Awkwardly packing people into small spaces can be a theme for the large crowds that gather for Thanksgiving. Some years you’ve got to cram the kid table in the hallway or watch Grandpa drip gravy as he eats on your couch. Many homes aren’t designed to host a large number of people at one time. […]
On these cold, snowy days nothing beats curling up next to a crackling fire to warm up. Many guests want to be welcomed into your home and lead straight to the comfort of the fire. But have you ever thought about rearranging your living space in the winter to maximize coziness, so more people can […]
The country farmhouse, the cozy cottage, and the elegant townhouse all have one thing in common. They can all be complemented with textures! Decorating with a variety of materials adds dimension to a room. Textures catch our eye and draw us in. They appeal not only to our sense of of sight but also to […]
It’s under the chairs. Between the couch cushions. Piled up in the corner of the room. It’s everywhere. I’m talking, of course, about pet hair. Most of us love the idea of having a furry friend to cuddle up with on the couch at the end of the day, but what we don’t love is […]
When you hear the word “layers,” what comes to mind? That thing you do when you have those cool mornings and warm afternoons? (One of life’s conundrums when living in the Ozarks!) But, what about layers of light? Many homeowners in Southwest Missouri are in the dark when it comes to layering light in their […]
Whether selling a home in rural Southwest Missouri or the more urban St. Louis, sellers are dying to know how they can set up their home to maximize appeal and get the price they want. This is where staging comes into play. Staging is the art of rearranging your things to make it look as […]
So often when people think about remodeling in Southwest Missouri, they have a long list of projects but really don’t know where to start. We want to give you some tips about which projects to put at the top of your list that will catch the right buyer’s eye in today’s real estate market. These […]