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!
Trends We're Crushing on in 2024
By: Megan Nelson, Owner + Designer, Nest with the Nelsons
I’m just tickled pink to share this week’s blog with you today!
This week, we’re highlighting the top 2024 design trends from me and two of my design besties and gurus in the industry. We just had a chance to record a podcast to highlight the design trends we’re crushing on, and thought we’d bring it to you in the form of a blog, too!
Special shout outs to Kaitlyn Loos of Kaitlyn Loos Design in Ocala, FL, and Melissa Manning of the Heartland Reveal in York, NE, for making this blog a reality. Dig in, and enjoy the read!
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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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Exclusive Interview with Owner + Publisher of Papillion City Lifestyle
By: Megan Nelson, Owner + Designer, Nest with the Nelsons
We love a great local feature, and we know you love supporting local, too! Supporting our community is always our aim, and what a wonderful goal to add to your priorities for the New Year. This week, we scored an exclusive interview with Kyler Hendrickson, owner and publisher of Papillion City Lifestyle Magazine. The publication is new to the area, and is packed full of stellar reviews, community features, and wonderful work being done in our backyard.
Enjoy the read, and snag your free copy of the magazine -- just in time for a special feature coming your way from yours truly in January!
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Why You Need a General Contractor
Written in collaboration with Laura Houston, Tributary Design & Construction
There are so many considerations when setting out on a home remodel project. What design are you hoping to achieve, how long might it take, who’s going to do the work, and the biggie – how much will it all cost? These questions are all crucial when going down the exciting, yet at-times, nerve-wracking process of a home remodel. But, one of the most important decisions a homeowner can make throughout the process is the selection of a general contractor. Not just any contractor, but the RIGHT contractor for the project, for the homeowner, and for the budget. We had a chance to do an exclusive interview with Laura Houston of Tributary Design & Construction. She’s an expert General Contractor, former architect, and an overall wonderful human. We have a good feeling you’ll love her after meeting her, too. And, she has some great advice when it comes to selecting a general contractor for your next home remodel.
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