Springtime Fun with Family + Friends
By: Alicia Hall, Strategic Communications Intern, Nest with the Nelsons
It’s time to breathe in the fresh spring air with people you love most! With more hours in the day, make the most of the outdoors or new hobbies to share the radiance of sunshine with friends and family. It’s time to leave heavy coats on the coat rack as the rain and numbing-cold winter dissipates and is replaced by the thrill of fresh seasonal flowers blooming through the neighborhood! Spring is the perfect time to soak in all of the sun's glory to enjoy sightseeing or some invigorating meditation. If you’re looking to keep an endless smile on your face, this read is for you. Stick around to shine brighter than the stars under the clear spring sky!
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A Few of our Favorites from the Week
By: Megan Nelson, Owner + Designer, Nest with the Nelsons
This week on the blog, we’re keeping things fresh, simple, and quick! We’re sharing just a few of our favorite things that help our home run more efficiently -- all while working on a budget. In fact, some of these home essentials that top our list will even help you save some coin. So dive into our favorites, and be sure to add a few of these to your cart. Come on, we know the Amazon truck is stopping by your house anyway. Just add these to your next delivery. Happy shopping!
How to Make Home Feel Like Home
By: Alicia Hall, Strategic Communications Intern, Nest with the Nelsons
The best home designs will support your mind and body. Creating an escape full of comfort, zest, and beauty can be achieved through intention. Consider your style along with personalized items that can be used for decor and comfort! The smallest details to textures, accents, and shapes of furniture can make all the difference in providing a look you desire! Elevating comfort through memorabilia can additionally transform your space into one more authentic and lived-in. After all, home can’t feel like home without your personal touch! With close consideration to things that make you feel most joyful, you can achieve an inviting home for your happiest days! Read along to find design guidance for your most favorite looks.
Read This Before Hiring a Designer
By: Megan Nelson, Owner + Designer, Nest with the Nelsons
I’m writing to you early this morning. I usually like to have my blogs ready to roll the night before, but we’re coming off of one of our busiest weeks in business yet, and I’m consuming all the coffee in sight to keep up.
Exciting news this week -- one of our projects in Rockbrook was asked to be on a home show this April. All hands are on deck to meet this quickly approaching deadline. I’ll be sure to share more on this front as the date approaches. I’d love to have you all join us for the in-person and virtual tour of this stunning remodeled home! In the meantime, let’s dive into three hot tips you need before hiring a designer. Enjoy the read!
10 How to Design a Fireplace
By: Megan Nelson, Designer + Founder, Nest with the Nelsons
With the exception of the last couple of days here in Nebraska, it has been bitterly cold. Not just a tiny bit cold, but freezing pipes, negative 40 degree windchill, icicles frozen in coach Andy Reid’s beard hair kinda COLD! If you didn’t catch that reference – we are Kansas City Chiefs fans, GO CHIEFS!!
With all of this blistering cold in mind, a fireplace sounds oh so cozy. But, there’s a lot to consider when thinking of refreshing that eyesore for many of us. Here’s a quick list of what to think through if you’re planning to refresh your fireplace as we continue to venture into the cold winter months.
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