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My fiancé and I are two entrepreneurial spirits dwelling in an office-less home. Our neighbors must scratch their heads as he paces along the white picket fence on a conference call while I video-conference from our dining table. Some days, the guest room serves as his office while I spread my files across the glassed-in patio. Although my favorite days are those that I field emails from our cozy bed, it’s time for an...
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There’s nothing more precious than a young child’s imagination. To nurture young minds, their rooms should reflect a sense of playfulness and optimism. As a mother, I also believe in creating spaces that both children and parents can enjoy. Ideally it should satisfy an adult aesthetic.
Like any design project, the process of designing a child’s room can get a bit overwhelming. Having a plan will save you time and money. Here are some design tips...
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Here are a few tips I'm offering on different containers to choose for your plants, how to make them your own, and how to choose the right plant for your container. I hope you find these useful in your container gardening!
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We’re finally off to L.A. for the 2nd Annual 2012 Design Bloggers Conference! We couldn’t be more excited to spend two days with such a talented group of interior designers, home bloggers, and industry professionals.
Can't make the event? Follow our live tweets: @Wayfair We'll be tweeting throughout the conference using #DBC2012 and #DBCgrove We promise to tweet and share inspiration and tips along the way.
Our Monday night cocktail party is sure to impress, so all you attendees,...
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Every woman knows she needs a little black dress. You know, that closet staple you can reach to, time and again. It can be dressed up and it can be dressed down—whether you rock it with boots and a bright scarf or a pair of heels and dainty pearls, that trusty little black dress is ready for any occasion.
So, here’s a little secret. I believe every cook should have a little black dress in...
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Lately I have had many clients ask me if upholstered headboards or beds are trendy. The answer to this is an emphatic, "No!" Classic, timeless, and simple, they are an affordable and still luxurious solution for any bedroom environment. My grandmothers both had them, so what does that say?
Transitional in design, headboards look great in many different design genres or styles—so, how do you know what kind of headboard is right for you? Tufted, square, curvy, ethnic, or...
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Flowers for entertaining should be easy and fuss free. Grab a bouquet or blooming plant of hydrangeas from the grocery store and create a special arrangement for any occasion.
When I think about adding floral interest to my house I first think about what I might use for containers. In most cases we all have wonderful and engaging objects all over the house that can be recycled into an eye-catching display for just the right...
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Who doesn't love to play with and dream about all the beautiful finishes that are needed to create a cohesive kitchen design? Part of the creative process when planning a kitchen renovation is to continually envision the finished kitchen, which keeps you on track design-wise. So many products, materials, and finishes need to be coordinated in your kitchen design. When it comes to working with wood finishes, you need a clear roadmap to help guide...
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There are some very important things I have learned from having a kid. First important thing is that toy cars are not as fun when driven on your face.
Secondly - a rug can make or break your life.
I'm not even kidding. This is earth shattering stuff. And I can hear the mom's & dad's out there agreeing wholeheartedly complete with clapping.
Let me start at the beginning. Our old house had carpeting - wonderful soft-on-bare-knees carpeting....
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Sometimes a girl just needs to be a girl. But how do you give a room that feel without making it look like it was designed for your 10-year-old niece or your 90-year-old grandmother?
You can have a room that is right for your style but still says “all girl” by using delicate colors, materials, finishes, and patterns. Here are a few tips for creating that romantic room you want—without the fuss:
Color is a key...
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“You must miss your closet,” my husband astutely said to me this morning as I was getting ready for work. In our last house, I had a great closet.
Though our 1903 plain Victorian in New York lacked for closets overall, one bedroom had a sweet and smallish walk-in with a window and extra space under the attic stairs.
It was my pretty retreat. My best friend helped me wallpaper in an exuberant orange-and-metallic gold floral....
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Hi y'all. My name is Katie Bower and I am pretty much peeing my pants with excitement about meeting you, My Way Home readers.
My Way Home is not only a great source of inspiration - but to me, it's a great way of connecting with people, changing your space for the better, treasure-hunting, and general good, clean FUN. That is something you should know about me...I dig having fun! I'm a big believer that life...
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Hi, I’m Cristin Priest and I am thrilled to be a new contributor on Wayfair’s new, My Way Home blog! Today I wanted to share a little about me and Simplified Bee®.
I’ve always loved decorating, and keeping things orderly comes natural to me. Growing up I spent hours designing rooms for my dollhouse and drawing floor plans of dream homes. As a young adult, I put my organizational skills to work planning corporate events...
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I am so excited to share my love for the outdoors with you all and be a part of the new Wayfair blog! I look forward to answering all your questions and giving you the tips and tricks to try new projects in and around your home. I've recently started to do more producing, writing and blogging so I'd like to try something a little different than the other Wayfair Homemakers. I'll be video...
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Taste. Inspiration. To me, the two go hand in hand. And are meant to be shared. As a freelance writer and photographer, I share my memorable tastes and inspiration through my food blog, Kitchen Confidante. What started as a way to preserve my heritage and family history has evolved into what I consider the ultimate archive—precious family recipes and photography that can be passed from generation to generation. Along the way, sharing my stories and...
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One of the things I love about choosing colors is that you have millions to choose from. It is one of the same things I love about shopping at Wayfair and why I was so happy to be invited to be a Wayfair Homemaker. They literally have zillions of items to choose from in every color.
Making color choices and design decisions is something I do every day. As the President and Chief Color Maven...
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Sometimes it is hard to introduce myself by saying exactly what it is that I do. I am a self-professed lifestyle guru, producer, stylist, and photographer who conceptualizes and designs ideas for magazines and advertising. I have a small team of helpers, and together we produce and execute every part of a photo shoot. I focus primarily in the areas of food, flowers, decorating, collecting, and entertaining.
My work is very seasonal oriented. We help our...
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My 20-year-old daughter looked at me square in the face when I started my website, 2 years ago and said, “Mom, you are going to fail at this.”
I said, “Gee honey, thanks, but why?”
“M..o...m,” she said, condescendingly I might add. “Women over 35 can barely read their email. How do you think they are going to figure out how to find your website? The internet is for young people.”
On that note, I started my...
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For those of you whom I’ve never met, nice to meet you; I’m Katie. I am a Boston-based interior designer and also the author of the daily blog, Bogle Street.
When I was approached by Wayfair to contribute to their innovative new blog initiative, I was flattered and even a bit confused.What on earth did little old me have to say to readers who peruse this enormous, product-full website each day?
How could I enrich your experience on their...
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Hello! My name is Erika Johnson and I write a lifestyle blog called Radiant Republic. I’ve lived in cities all over the country (including Dallas, Seattle and Nashville), but have settled right back where I was born—Boston. Actually, I live in an historic captain’s house in a charming New England town on the city’s outskirt. Since closing the door to my beloved city apartment just more than one year ago, I’ve fallen head over heels...
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Hello to all you kitchen lovers! Are you like me—do you love being in your kitchen? Do you dream of design, products, tools, and methods that can make your kitchen more beautiful and functional? The kitchen is the core, the nerve center of our homes. It's where we experience all five senses. It's, simply, a soulful place, even if it is no one's "dream kitchen" but yours.
It is my pleasure to share my thoughts...
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