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Living Room Interior Design Ideas
Julie Geyer Julie Geyer

Living Room Interior Design Ideas

You're on the cusp of turning your lounge area into a work of art, right? Let's unleash our imaginations! Delve into the world of color palettes, seek out furnishings that resonate with your style, and manipulate illumination to create the perfect ambiance. Embrace the opportunity to blend textures and motifs. Remember, this is your personal sanctuary. With the ideal trinkets and adornments, let it be a mirror of your personality. Welcome to the exhilarating realm of home decor. It's the moment to breathe life into your living room!

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Tips For Creating A Low-Maintenance Backyard
Julie Geyer Julie Geyer

Tips For Creating A Low-Maintenance Backyard

As the weather warms up and events shift outdoors, it’s time to get your backyard space ready for entertaining. Low-maintenance backyards are a great option to conserve water, or just cut down on time spent looking after your lawn. Read on for tips to reduce the maintenance in your backyard to spend less time weeding and more time relaxing this spring and summer!

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What Kinds of Plants to Use in Your Home
Julie Geyer Julie Geyer

What Kinds of Plants to Use in Your Home

Arguably one of the easiest ways to spice up your home decor is adding greenery and other houseplants. Whether they are flowering or trailing with vines, plants can add creative decor, purify the air, and freshen up the space

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Spring Cleaning Tips
Julie Geyer Julie Geyer

Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring is almost here, and there is something about the flowers starting to bloom, birds chirping, weather warming up, the sun shining, and of course, a fresh, clean home!

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Organizing Tips to Simplify Your Life
Julie Geyer Julie Geyer

Organizing Tips to Simplify Your Life

Have you ever looked at your pantry, bathroom, or closet and felt completely overwhelmed? You’re not alone! Keeping certain areas of your home organized and tidy can become difficult as we all have busy lives. Here are some helpful tips on organizing your home.

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Task Lighting? Why Do I Need That?
Julie Geyer Julie Geyer

Task Lighting? Why Do I Need That?

Lighting plays an essential role in the ambiance of a space and is an essential element in how we use our space. Understanding how you will use a room, as well as your desired design aesthetic, can determine what type of lighting will best suit your needs.

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Outdoor Spaces: Entertaining + Extended Living
Julie Geyer Julie Geyer

Outdoor Spaces: Entertaining + Extended Living

These days, especially through the pandemic, outdoor living spaces have been critical to our lives. We have recognized that they are both a place for entertaining, but also a way to EXTEND our living spaces.

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Choosing The Right Pillows
Julie Geyer Julie Geyer

Choosing The Right Pillows

Whether the season is changing, or you simply want to see a change in your home, having the right formula for changing your sofa pillows is important. I often go down the rabbit hole when looking for pillows as there’s such an overwhelming selection out there.

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Adding Artisan-Made Pieces into Your Home Design
Julie Geyer Julie Geyer

Adding Artisan-Made Pieces into Your Home Design

There’s something unique and compelling about artisan-made pieces. When you add the element of handcrafted, authentic design,your space is instantly transformed! These pieces always add charm and personality to your home.

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Bookcase Styling 101
Julie Geyer Julie Geyer

Bookcase Styling 101

Decorating your bookcase to make it both functional and pleasing to the eye can feel daunting, but read on as we share our JGS top five tips on how to style a bookcase.

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