You’ve heard of a blanket ladder, right? While they’re currently all the rage in the interior design world, we were skeptical until we built our own. It’s the perfect place to stylishly stash your blankets this winter. Follow along with these simple instructions to make your own! SUPPLIES (2) 2” x 2” x 8’ furring…
You may be asking yourself why a buyer’s agent is necessary in the 21st century. Technology certainly makes it easier to see what homes are on the market, but finding homes is just the tip of the iceberg of a real estate agent’s job. Hiring a buyer’s agent is making an investment in knowledge. Are…
Shop in January When Home Goods Go On Sale by Lisa Merritt For those who are trying to buy things for their home, it is important to think carefully. Nobody wants to overpay; however, something cheap may simply end up getting replaced quickly. Here are a few highlights that explain why everyone should consider purchasing…
TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Cassie Bustamante DESIGNER Cassie Bustamante LOCATION Greensboro, NC INSTAGRAM @cassie_bustamante WEBSITE cassiebustamante.com Follow along with Bustamante for home improvement and self improvement. Moving into a new home is exciting, exhilarating, and fun. But let’s be honest, decorating it can also feel overwhelming. We reached out to designer Cassie Bustamante to…
Home buying is a process. Television shows make it look easy and quick, but in real life, buying a home can—and often should—take much, much longer than you may think. Here are four essential questions to consider as you think about buying a home: Why do I want to buy a home? Only you can…
Stay Safe this Winter Cold temperatures can be annoying, as you’re forced to layer up before leaving the house. For those of us with glasses, the struggle of lenses fogging up is real! But temps below freezing can be dangerous, too, especially when white flakes begin to fall from the sky. Read on for some…
We asked the Brokers of Nest Realty to play a game of “This or That.” If they HAD to choose just one option to place in their dream home…which would they prefer? Follow along to see if you agree! SEPARATE OFFICES, PLEASE! 75% of Nesters would prefer two home offices over a two-car garage. BREATH…
TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY PrepFord Wife DESIGNER Victoria Ford LOCATION Cary, NC INSTAGRAM @prepfordwife WEBSITE prepfordwife.com Follow along with Ford for more design inspiration, decorating tips, and plenty of preppy style. When I ask designer Victoria Ford if she would consider her bathroom preppy, she laughs, “Always prep!” Ford has become known for her preppy style, a genre she…
DESIGN Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Jennifer Morgan Photography While mornings spent lingering in our favorite local coffee shops are on hold for now, create your own coffee oasis right in your home! FIRST Find an unused cabinet or hutch large enough to hold your supplies. Make sure it has the space to stash a tray or restaurant-style…
TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY The Black House on the Corner DESIGNER Audrey Sprinkle LOCATION Concord, NC INSTAGRAM @theblackhouseonthecorner WEBSITE theblackhouseonthecorner.com Follow along with Sprinkle for renovation and home decor tips. At the age of eight, Audrey Sprinkle designed her first piece of furniture—a bed that her dad lovingly constructed for her out of cherry wood. Though he strongly advised…