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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Cozy Up Your Home for Fall
By: Megan Nelson, Nest with the Nelsons
It’s coming! School is fast approaching, the long summer days are coming to an end, and that can only mean one thing – fall is almost here. Fall is my all-time favorite season. And, as I get older, with the hectic schedules for the kids, and the busy lives we lead, fall is only that much more special of a time to reset, refresh, and fully embrace that delightfully brisk breeze. At Nest with the Nelsons, we only thought it would be fitting to share a few of our best tips to cozy up your home for the wonderful season ahead. Enjoy the read, and our expert tips from our industry partner, Bobbi Jo Cheek, owner of Gotcha Covered of West Omaha. We love working with her, and have a good feeling you’ll love her tips to prepare your home for fall.
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Make your Home Sparkle Like the 4th of July
By: Megan Nelson, Owner + Designer, Nest with the Nelsons
Happy Independence Day! We hope you and your family are having a wonderful time celebrating in red, white, blue today. It is such a fun time, and we love getting festive and going all out during our neighborhood 4th of July parade. Bring on the patriotic anthems, grilling out, and all the bomb pops we can get our hands on.
In honor of this special day, we’re bringing you 5 dazzling tips on how to make your home sparkle just like those stunning firework displays today. So, let the show begin!
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