Lovely Lighting Trends

While 2022 will have its own unique story to tell, lighting trends in 2022 help homeowners tell that story without words. We polled our experts for the biggest trends and unique ideas in lighting design and found that lighting, both inside and out, is an important feature to consider when designing a space. While some lighting elements are mainstays no matter the home, there are some trends that are worth taking a look at in 2022. Some of the hottest trends in lighting design are matte black, and unique finishes, geometric shapes, minimalist style, and smart phone controls. From traditional, …

Holiday Decorating Trends

Bridging family, religion, and classic ideas of what the holidays are about, Holiday Decorating is an event that has become a tradition for most people. While the pandemic restrictions have had some influence on decorating traditions, our experts agree that the holidays are a special time for family and fun and an opportunity to let your decorating “freak flag” fly with sparkle and unexpected touches. The biggest trends in holiday decorating, according to our experts, is sparkle and bling, and special unexpected touches. While pandemic restrictions are still impacting everyday life, the holidays are made even more special. Because most …

Meet Malicious Women Candle Co. the hilarious brand of irreverent candles & more!

Malicious Women Candle Co. the hilarious brand of irreverent candles, diffusers, room sprays and more that are raising awareness for suicide prevention while letting you air your inner snark. Candles – Each of their tongue-in-cheek products is infused with irresistible scents with audacious names like “Our Friendship is Like Pandemic Jeans (Growing Tighter Everyday)” or “She Believed She Could, But Was Really Tired So She Didn’t.”   Room Sprays – Sometimes being stuck indoors all day stinks! These environmentally friendly and pleasantly fragrant sprays can make it better. 3. Reed Diffusers – Whether it’s Drama and Haters or Inequality and …

3 Picks to Keep Your Fur-Friends Healthy & Happy This Summer

From dog parks to beach splashes, help keep your pups healthy and ready to enjoy these paws-itively beautiful summer days with Rockwell Pets Pro and their line of all natural products! This made in America brand features high quality, real food ingredients you can feel good about giving your four legged friends. As things start to heat up and dry out, you can protect their lustrous coat and skin with this luxurious Natural Dog Shampoo. Replenishes your dog’s natural oils to soothe and moisturize their skin Removes accumulated toxins, dirt, and oil Free of petroleum and animal byproducts No synthetic …

TAO Clean UMMA Diamond Sonic Toothbrush

The TAO Clean UMMA Diamond Sonic Toothbrush uses 40,000 tiny brush strokes per minute to sweep away plaque and gently polish away surface stains.  But what really sets it apart is the TAO Clean Base Station – a unique enclosed charging base for the toothbrush handle and brush head which also cleans and dries your brush head! Once you dock your damp toothbrush after use, the 360-degree TAO Clean Halo uses powerful UV-C rays to kill 99.9% of bacteria (including Coronavirus and Influenza), and then the built-in dryer wicks away any moisture from the brush to ensure that no germs …

4 Tips for Creating a Healthier Home

(Family Features) People are spending more time at home, where their living spaces have become classrooms, gyms, offices, restaurants and more. The additional time at home provides a unique opportunity to make changes to create healthier living environments. In fact, a majority of Americans (54%) report being more concerned about having a healthy home since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent online survey of 2,000 adults conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Carrier Global Corporation, a leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions. If you’re looking to improve …

Sunrooms/Screen Porches/Patio Enclosures

The old standard patio, deck or porch enclosure doesn’t fully satisfy today’s more demanding customers. Clients are looking for a more luxurious, fully incorporated design that can transform their backyard, bringing it to life. Recent trends in outdoor living design show creating a personalized outdoor living oasis with a specialized enclosure becoming the most important “room” in the house. Designing a sunroom, screen porch, or patio enclosure is as unique to the homeowner as it is to the space. Experts agree there are three main ideas to keep in mind when choosing and designing a sunroom, screen porch, or patio …

Timeless Design in Sumner County Jennifer Jones Designs

Wonderful new build in Sumner County, with an unconventional twist. Timeless and non traditional co-mingle. Clients retired to middle Tennessee, from a cold climate and asked for a blend in design. Bold color palette with lighting fixtures from Visual Comfort, added wool area rugs in neutrals to merge with traditional Persian rugs in the open concept. Museum quality art and collections along with  historic furniture pieces, co-mingle with contemporary. New and old Baker pieces define living areas. There are new draperies in neutrals with complimentary tape trims…The puppy “Pierre” loves looking out the windows so we opted for Roman style shades. …

Create a Pet-Friendly Home This Holiday Season

Create a Pet-Friendly Home This Holiday Season

(Family Features) This year, holiday gatherings may look different than celebrations in years past. With traditions and large gatherings up in the air, pet parents can take some comfort in knowing they can still celebrate with their pets. Before the festivities begin, however, it’s important for pet parents to ensure their homes are as pet-friendly as possible. Consider these tips from PetSmart’s resident veterinarian Jennifer Freeman, DVM, and training expert Jodie Havens, CPDT-KSA, to keep pets happy and healthy this holiday season. Teach Good Table Manners Table manners aren’t just for humans. Help prevent begging at the table by refraining …

Lighting Design

Great lighting design is always in style. And 2020 is no different yet has its own unique story to tell. We polled our experts for the biggest trends and SOMETHING ideas in lighting design proving that lighting, both inside and out, is an important feature to review when designing a space. While some lighting are mainstays in design, there are some trends that are worth taking a look at in 2020. Some of the hottest trends in lighting design are brass, organic or natural materials, neutral tones and LED lighting. Mary Soeder of PDI Kitchen, Bath and Lighting says, “Brass …