Creating a Stress-Free Home in 4 Easy Steps
By: Alicia Hall, Strategic Communications Intern for Nest with the Nelsons
When you need life demands to be put on pause, a stress-free home can be your saving grace. Maintaining a balance of calm and productivity to your daily routine will give you the chance to rise to any occasion. It all starts with your environment! Your home should be as comfortable as a faux fur rug and a silk sheet with a thread count of over 1,000. So, what are you waiting for? Everyone deserves a space to decompress and simply live in! The perfect stress-free home will help you recharge for upcoming events and give you an escape when it’s time to rest. With a little bit of self-care, you can achieve the comfort of dreams when asleep. Treat your home like a faraway getaway, so you know exactly what to look for the next time you book your dream destination!
Bang, Pop, WOW -- How to Use Bold Colors
By: Alicia Hall, Strategic Communications Intern for Nest with the Nelsons
Tired of only using neutrals and want to brighten your space? Pops of color are a great way to zhuzh up your home! With the pandemic keeping everyone homebound for the past couple years, you may feel it’s time to experiment with a new color palette. Any good designer will mention that neutrals are a great option for a simplistic and a cohesively stylish design. However, if you want to add more character with a more forward-looking style, incorporating pops of color into your home can be an asset to your dream design.
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How to Decorate Your Christmas Tree Like a Pro
Do you have a countdown to Christmas going yet? In case you're wondering, it's just 19 days until the big day -- WOAH! But, no need to panic. I'm here to help!
I’ve been told more than a time or two that my Christmas trees are a bit dreamy, and they could be featured in a magazine. (The highest compliment a designer could get this time of year!!) So, if you’re looking for that swoon-worthy Christmas tree how-to, we’ve got you covered.
Cozy up by the fire, grab some hot cocoa, and be ready to score all the tips on how to decorate your Christmas tree like a pro this season. We can’t wait to see how your holidays are transformed by setting the intentions of your space with a HUGE impact—a stunning Christmas tree!
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Stay inside, stay warm + read this!
It's cold and snowing here in Omaha, Nebraska, where Nest with the Nelsons is headquartered. I hope wherever you are that you're having a great start to the week!
Since winter is giving us a preview today with the cold, snow, and moody blue skies, I figured this was the PERFECT opportunity to share my Christmas decor preview. We had so much fun decorating this year -- with some decor we've had for years, and some new pieces, too. To help you get in the Christmas decorating mood, we've sourced some must-have decor to help get your theme going for the holidays. So, stay inside, stay warm + read this!
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Let's Talk Lighting
Lighting can make or break your home project. Whether you’re hoping to strike a moody, eclectic vibe, or prefer something much more bright and airy in your home design, lighting is key to achieving the look.
So, we depend on designers and electricians to bring light into spaces to express ourselves and our personal styles fully. Not to mention, the right lighting can really transform a space. But, it’s best for you to know that not all light is created equally.
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