How to Remove Residual Pine Needles and Sap Left from Holiday Decor Some of our favorite decorations for the holidays leave behind a big, sticky mess of sap and pine needles. Here’s how to clean it up. Evergreen wreaths, garlands, and of course trees, are a traditional part of the …

Non-Toxic Holiday Plants for a Festive & Pet-Friendly Season These six festive houseplants not only contribute a big dose of holiday cheer, but also keep the furry members of the family safe by being non-toxic to cats and dogs. The bad news? Some holiday plant favorites we all know and …

Holiday Prep: Home Updates to Get Out of the Way Now Christmas and New Year’s Eve will be here in no time. Get your home ready for the festivities now with these easy projects. After a year or two of virtual holidays, many are looking forward to finally having guests …

7 Easy Ways to Streamline a Compact Kitchen Keeping a small kitchen orderly can be challenging — unless you put these simple ideas to work for you. This might come as a shock, but you don’t actually need tons of counter space, cupboards and drawers to have an orderly kitchen …

7 Eye-Catching Outdoor Christmas Light Display Ideas Let there be light… Give your yard a colorful glow this season with these illuminating outdoor lighting ideas. Whether it’s just a simple application of string lights around the door or an entire herd of sparkling reindeer congregating in the front yard, bringing …

Quick Tips for Displaying Accessories of All Sorts Adopt one or more of these tried-and-true techniques for arranging accessories of all kinds to give your room designs a lift. Tabletop Display Flowers, books and other decorative items all make nice additions to roomy tabletops — especially coffee tables. The key …

5 Key Features of the ‘Southern Casual’ Decorative Style This new style reduces the formality of traditional Southern style and makes it looser, lighter and more livable — no matter where it is you call home. The phrase “Southern style” typically invokes a richly traditional aesthetic filled with gilt furnishings, …

7 Ways to Breathe New Life Into Holiday Decorating While pulling out boxes and bins full of old, nostalgic Christmas decorations has a charming, sentimental appeal, you should always leave room in your holiday decorating to try something new. If you need a change from the standard red and green, …

Clutter-Free Ways to Decorate Kitchen Counters Simplicity is key when it comes to keeping your countertops efficient and free of clutter. Haven’t really thought much about what you should or shouldn’t display on your kitchen counters? Maybe it’s time to start. Putting together the right mix of handy and decorative …

Herringbone Floors: A Traditional Design to Keep Your Eye On Classic herringbone floors are re-emerging as a distinct favorite. Here’s what you need to know when it comes to installation, materials, and design ideas. Flooring options in this day and age are seemingly endless. The possibilities present in just wood …