Celebrating Natural Light in your Home
By: Alicia Hall, Strategic Communications Intern, Nest with the Nelsons
As the end of summer draws near, you might wonder how to take advantage of natural sunlight while you can! Sunlight is so good for your mental health because it provides the vitamin d our bodies need. Vitamin D boosts our levels of serotonin, a natural mood booster that also regulates our sleep and wake cycle. Celebrating natural light not only benefits our health, but will cut down energy costs that can go towards your next grocery list. Using precious sunlight as much as we can is a sustainable and lovable way to make your home shine bright! As we get into ways of celebrating natural light, you might consider rooms in your home that receive the most sunlight and how these rooms can be suitable to what you make of them. Read along to learn some tips on how to make your interior shine as bright as a radiant new you!
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Why Scent is So Important to Your Home's Ambience
Crated By: Logical Position Publishing
If your home doesn’t feel quite finished yet, it might be because it lacks a home-y smell. Scent can do a lot to convey the purpose and energy of a space.
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Beyond Grateful for YOU
By: Megan Nelson, Designer + Founder, Nest with the Nelsons
As I sit on my couch intently writing this blog today, I am reminded of the not so distant past of this idea of starting a design business. And at that point that’s all it was – merely an idea. A glimmer in my eye that I so badly wanted to achieve. Now, just over two years into the fast-paced and exciting world of design, I am thankful. Thankful to all of our wonderful clients. You know who you are – you are kind, fun, creative, and just a joy to work with. To our followers on social media – THANK YOU for your help, and your encouragement online. And to YOU – our wonderful email subscribers. I so enjoy crafting these blog posts each week focused on all-things home, and I hope you do, too.
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The Secret to Selecting the Perfect Curtains
By: Megan Nelson, Owner + Designer, Nest with the Nelsons
Let’s be honest--shopping for curtains can be a PAIN with a capital “P!” You’ve got to worry about the color, pattern, style, and light or darkening power for your space. Not to mention, you also need to choose the right size. Choosing just the right set can really be a challenge.
So, grab a beverage, cozy up, and let’s get to work to find the perfect curtains for your home!
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Elevated, Kid-Friendly Spaces are a Reality
By: Alicia Hall, Strategic Communications Intern, Nest with the Nelsons
A comfortable space that’s designed well to keep your kids' fun in check, while balancing a beautiful aesthetic that you can enjoy is absolutely doable! All you need is an outline of how you can find practicality in the items you love most. A shared space that incorporates a kid-friendly and adult atmosphere should feel timeless, organized, and personal. A stylish, child-friendly space can be achieved with a few simple tricks involving the right materials to create a beautiful space for play and charm! Stick around to find your elevated, kid-friendly design.
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