If you’re like me, you often find yourself saying “Should I throw this away? Nah, I might find a good use for it at some point.”

And the truth is, you probably won’t. Just like I don’t.

But we all have this inner hoarder that we need to tame. And to give you a good starting point whenever in need of a good argument to fight off your own inner hoarder, we’ve looked at some of the most common things people keep around the house despite having no solid use for it. And here are your best starting points: Continue reading

As the weather gets colder, cuddling up with a book by the fire sounds better and better. A wonderful home library can be the perfect setting for those chilly fall nights. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of the best home libraries throughout the Chicagoland area. With a library like any of these, you’d definitely be able to reach peak relaxation.

Check them out and let us know which one is your favorite! Continue reading

If you’re like us and cannot stand the sight of your Netflix queue any longer (let’s face it, we’ve already blown through our queue; there is nothing left to watch), then you’re likely getting sick of winter as well. Well fear not! We’ve rounded up some of our favorite sun rooms that will cure those winter blues!

Check them out and tell us which one is your favorite! Continue reading

There are a million reasons why you and your sweetie might decide to stay in this Valentine’s Day. But just because you don’t go out for your date mean it’s a second rate night! Date Nights In can be extremely fun, intimate, and romantic.

To ensure your Valentine’s Date Night In is a success, we’ve put together a list for you to make your home date-ready! Continue reading

We recently spoke with Paul Boomsma, president of Luxury Portfolio International, about Chicago’s luxury market and when asked about upcoming trends, he responded, “People are gravitating towards contemporary design.”

“They may be taking a vintage property, something with a lot of crown molding but they integrating a much fresher look,” he continued, “But it’s also seeing a trend towards people loving new and when they want new, they want contemporary– they want lots of glass, they want lots of open.”

Looking at the luxury market, it’s clear to see contemporary design trending, so we’ve rounded up our favorites. Continue reading

Whether you’ll be gone for a few days or a few weeks, there are plenty of things to do to ensure you can rest easy through the holidays– especially when it comes to your home. Here are six ways you can prep your home for a holiday vacation.

1. Lock up Your Home

There is a little more to locking up your home than just double checking the front door as you make your way out of the house. Continue reading

There are plenty of ways to infuse your home with holiday cheer so we’ve compiled a list of home decor inspiration to help! Continue reading

Not feeling the the traditional earthy and autumn table decor for Thanksgiving this year? Worry not! There are plenty of other options out there!

Whether you’re looking for modern, rustic, understated, or glammed out, there is something just for you. Below we’ve curated our five favorite non-traditional Thanksgiving tablescapes. Continue reading

As the weather gets cooler and the days shorter, it’s getting harder and harder to deny that fall is truly upon us. So while your favorite patio closes up shop for the year, it’s time to head home and embrace the season by making your home as comfortable and cozy as you can.

Here are a few quick tips to help transition your home for the fall season. Continue reading

Whether you’re updating your home to sell or for your own enjoyment, we have the top five 2015 kitchen trends for you!

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