Summer Organizing Tips:
5 Ways to Have the Best Summer Ever
By: Leigh Dunn, Owner + Founder, Honeydew Handled
Raise your hand if you’re finally able to turn OFF all of the alarms for school mornings. It’s glorious, isn’t it? There’s something freeing about not having such a rigid schedule in the summer. The thing is, however, is that kids thrive on routine. Having a flexible routine throughout the summer can help make your household run more smoothly. Follow these organizing tips to help you have a fantastic…and somewhat-structured…summer.
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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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