3 Simple Steps to Refresh your Home Today

3 Simple Steps to Refresh your Home Today
By: Megan Nelson, Owner + Designer, Nest with the Nelsons

Good morning! I’m writing to you slightly frantic this morning. I usually like to have my blogs ready to roll the night before, but we’re heading into one of our busiest weeks in business yet, and I’m consuming all the coffee in sight to keep up.

Stay tuned next week -- I’ll be sharing the inside scoop on our TWO homes being showcased on the upcoming PRO Home Tour the weekend of April 20 and 21. The event is free to the public, and you simply can’t miss it!

For now, snag these three quick and easy tips to refresh your home in just a moment. We have a good feeling they’ll help you get through a busy week, and enjoy your home to the fullest!
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Striking the Perfect Transitional Design

Striking a Perfect Transitional Design
By: Alicia Hall, Strategic Communications Intern, Nest with the Nelsons

Are you dreaming of a homey and elegant interior full of ease and character? If so, read along as I share my most favorite interior design style with you! When I think of my dream look, I imagine an environment that provides depth and comfort. Effortless order with personality and subtle beauty! A twist on traditional and modern styles that adds depth seamlessly, giving charm to a relaxing environment. The attributes that call for these qualities lie within transitional design. The perfect transitional look celebrates natural light and classic lines with traditional wood furniture and antiques. This design style brings various elements that mix the classics with modern styled cohesion and sleekness. Modern components are enriched with traditional elements for a timeless appeal, while providing balance between a masculine and feminine look. If you’re on a mission for inspiration that values comfort and depth, this read is for you!
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Multi-Generational Magic: Making Every Square Foot Count

Multi-Generational Magic: Making Every Square Foot Count 
By: Camille Johnson, The Bereaver

Greetings! We’re on what seems like snow day #17 here in Omaha. Will the kids ever go back to school? Hope you can find some peace and quiet to enjoy this read by guest writer, Camille Johnson of The Bereaver today.

Living in a multi-generational home with grandparents, parents, and children can be a rewarding experience, but it comes with its own set of challenges. To make this arrangement work smoothly, you need practical strategies to create distinct living spaces, foster strong family bonds, and ensure everyone's needs are met. In this article, we provide concise tips on how to organize a multi-generational home efficiently.
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Get Cozy with these Must-Read Winter Design Tips

Get Cozy with these Must-Read Winter Design Tips
By: Alicia Hall, Strategic Communications Intern, Nest with the Nelsons

One of the greatest joys of life is keeping cozy. With the winter season bringing a cold draft by your windowsill, you might be in the mood to transform your home into a safespace worth snuggling in. Lucky for you, there are so many ways to transform your home into a cozy abode! Just imagine walking towards tranquil stillwater beaming under the sun after a well deserved break. This is the energy your home can manifest with warmth, texture, and muted tones that bring the calm indoors. Everything cozy is the perfect de-stress starter kit! Think ambient lighting radiating from your fireplace by melted marshmallows in your hot cup of hot cocoa. With a little bit of love, you can turn your indoor fantasy into reality with a few tips that will last a cozy lifetime!

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Settling Into Your New Home After Retirement

Settling Into Your New Home After Retirement
Retirement is all about living the easy life, but if you’ve just gone through a move then your day-to-day is anything but relaxing. From having no internet access to living out of boxes, it will take some work for your new house to feel like home.

Happily, you don't have to feel unsettled for long. If you approach finding your footing as a step-by-step process, you’ll quickly make progress toward turning your new digs into a comfortable and happy place in which to spend your leisure years. Nest with the Nelsons details how you can start.

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