Hello, Holidays: Tips for Making Your Home Warm + Welcoming
By: Alicia Hall, Strategic Communications Intern, Nest with the Nelsons
The season of hospitality draws near as daylight fades more quickly into the thick of winter! As the temperature drops, a hot cup of joe in a welcoming home can be your holiday miracle. An atmosphere that brings holiday cheer and leaves you with the perfect space to rest easy will be worthwhile. Smile through this season’s greeting in a home that warmly welcomes your cold nose at the doorstep, along with friends and family that have traveled miles to see you! An inviting interior can be just as cozy as your chunky knitted throw, elevating your experiences after festivities in the wintery outdoors. Make your beautiful dreamland come to life with a spacious layout, comfy textures, brightly warm lighting, wintery aromas, to freshly-cut flowers illuminating the hallway! Wrap yourself in your favorite sherpa, as we embark on a journey to envision your new and improved inviting abode.
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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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The 3 F's to Entertaining
By: Megan Nelson, Owner + Designer, Nest with the Nelsons
Entertaining. I know some people love it and others dread it. I happen to be one of those who genuinely enjoys entertaining. But, let’s not forget the countless hours that go into planning, meal prepping, cleaning, organizing, and inviting that it requires to pull off a truly successful event.
When was the last time you hosted an event for friends or family at your home? Maybe it was last week or last year. Either way, there’s a good chance that there could be some minor tweaks you make to have the best event ever. So, refresh your coffee, cozy in, and take the design tips to heart as you prepare to host for the holidays ahead. Enjoy!
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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!
Pumpkins, Fall Recipes, + Cocktails: Fall is in Full Swing!
By: Alicia Hall, Strategic Communications Intern, Nest with the Nelsons
Fall is the best time to enjoy fun-filled festivities with friends and family! It’s the perfect season for outdoor exploration and to enjoy the indoors while baking your favorite marshmallow yam pie. With nothing more beautiful than the colorful leaves twirling under the sunshine and running through the cheeky crisp air, autumn is a time to embrace the season of change. As October transitions into a cooler November, the most wholesome festivities with friends and family only get better with time! Pumpkin spice and everything nice is at your favorite bakery to your local coffee shop inspired by Fall’s new seasonal menu. If you love the outdoors, Fall may provide a glorious day for a hike or to a beautiful trip to that winery that’s been on your bucket list for ages! From your favorite Halloween crafts to discovering your next favorite autumn recipe, there will always be endless autumn joy. Stick around to learn some of the best ways to enjoy the season!
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