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5 Ways to Make Your Mid-Century Modern Furniture Feel Cool Again

Are you kind of over mid-century modern design? Do you roll your eyes whenever you spot a knock-off Eames dining chair or faux Saarinen tulip table? Do you look at your MCM couch with a tinge of disdain, wishing you could redesign your space? It’s okay, you’re not alone. If I’m being totally honest, I too am tired of the MCM madness. Don’t get me wrong, I love the aesthetic; however, the style is becoming too ubiquitous that it no longer feels special.

Kelsey Mulvey

Nov 15, 2018

5 Reasons I’ll Never Put a Command Center in My Kitchen

The kitchen is the de facto command center in most homes. This is where families gather for breakfast and dinner—and homework and work work, too— every day, and it’s the spot to catch your kids or your spouse if there’s something you need to communicate about your day. So no wonder companies and bloggers make a big deal about putting a command center in the kitchen. It sounds so good: a designated spot, bulletin board and all, for controlling your household.

Ayn-Monique Klahre

Nov 15, 2018

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These Are the Best Holiday Decor Deals at Lowe’s This Season

The whole idea of Black Friday is so ingrained in us now that it almost feels like a tradition. If lining up for doorbusters is your thing, by all means, do it. But our idea of a better tradition for the day after Thanksgiving is to spend the day at home with our families, putting up our holiday decor. This year, Lowe’s is breaking with tradition this year by offering Black Friday deals throughout the entire month of November, which includes their holiday decorations.

Tim Minerd

Nov 15, 2018

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Win: Samsung SmartThings Smart Home Package

Prize: Samsung SmartThings Hub, Sensors, Outlet and Button Total Value: $199 From: Samsung The good thing about our homes getting smarter is that almost everything we use—security system, doorbell, thermostat, lighting—is one step closer to The Jetsons world we all imagined. The unexpected twist, though, is that all these systems became a lot to manage. We never knew we’d need a system for our systems, but here we are.

Creative Studio

Nov 15, 2018