How to Pair Your Backsplash with Countertops and Cabinets
Your kitchen isn’t just where you cook—it’s where life happens. Morning coffee, late-night snacks, and everything in between. So when it comes to design, every detail matters, especially how your backsplash, countertops, and cabinets work together. When you get the combo just right, your kitchen looks effortlessly stylish. Get it wrong…and suddenly it’s a daily […]
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How to Pair Your Backsplash with Countertops and Cabinets
Your kitchen isn’t just where you cook—it’s where life happens. Morning coffee, late-night snacks, and everything in between. So when it comes to design, every detail matters, especially how your backsplash, countertops, and cabinets work together. When you get the combo just right, your kitchen looks effortlessly stylish. Get it wrong…and suddenly it’s a daily […]
My Apologies! {Giveaway + Happy Valentine’s}
This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here Click here for above sources (bunny pitcher, bunny dish, tulips, cart and more) Hi friends! HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! I’m just popping in with an apology and a GIVEAWAY for you! Part of what I love about blogging and sharing my home online has […]
Cozy Cottage by Liz Marie -New Spring Collection: THE BUNNIES are Back!
Turn on your JavaScript to view content Spring will be here before you know it, and we couldn’t be more excited to share our latest collection with you! I’ve teamed up with QVC to curate a line of spring-inspired pieces that will bring warmth and whimsy to your home. From adorable bunnies to vintage-inspired accents, […]
Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition Extends Deadline
Confindustria Ceramica and the Italian Trade Agency have announced a two-week extension for their prestigious Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition, now accepting submissions through February 28. The competition celebrates excellence in Italian ceramic and porcelain tile applications across North American projects completed between January 2020 and September 2024. The competition features four built categories—Residential, Non-Residential, […]
Favorite Presidents’ Day Sales 2025: Home Decor, Gadgets and More
This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here Hi friends, I wanted to pop in and share a few home sales that might be of interest to you if you’re doing any shopping this holiday weekend! Favorite Presidents’ Day Sales 2025 (home decor, gadgets, items I own and more): My bedroom […]
My “This Will Be Easy” Curse {And How To Fix It!}
How to fix furniture damage and painting mistakes. Recently I painted our dining room buffet and had SO many issues during the process. I’m sharing how I fixed all of them along the way and ended up with a gorgeous result! I know better by now…I’ve learned to never say to myself “Wow! This project […]
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My Apologies! {Giveaway + Happy Valentine’s}
This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here Click here for above sources (bunny pitcher, bunny dish, tulips, cart and more) Hi friends! HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! I’m just popping in with an apology and a GIVEAWAY for you! Part of what I love about blogging and sharing my home online has […]
Cozy Cottage by Liz Marie -New Spring Collection: THE BUNNIES are Back!
Turn on your JavaScript to view content Spring will be here before you know it, and we couldn’t be more excited to share our latest collection with you! I’ve teamed up with QVC to curate a line of spring-inspired pieces that will bring warmth and whimsy to your home. From adorable bunnies to vintage-inspired accents, […]
Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition Extends Deadline
Confindustria Ceramica and the Italian Trade Agency have announced a two-week extension for their prestigious Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition, now accepting submissions through February 28. The competition celebrates excellence in Italian ceramic and porcelain tile applications across North American projects completed between January 2020 and September 2024. The competition features four built categories—Residential, Non-Residential, […]
Favorite Presidents’ Day Sales 2025: Home Decor, Gadgets and More
This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here Hi friends, I wanted to pop in and share a few home sales that might be of interest to you if you’re doing any shopping this holiday weekend! Favorite Presidents’ Day Sales 2025 (home decor, gadgets, items I own and more): My bedroom […]
My “This Will Be Easy” Curse {And How To Fix It!}
How to fix furniture damage and painting mistakes. Recently I painted our dining room buffet and had SO many issues during the process. I’m sharing how I fixed all of them along the way and ended up with a gorgeous result! I know better by now…I’ve learned to never say to myself “Wow! This project […]
AHF Products CEO Brian Carson Steps Down; CFO Brent Emore Named Interim Leader
AHF Products today announced the departure of Brian Carson, president and CEO, following a highly successful six-year tenure at the helm of the company. Carson has elected to assume a new role outside the flooring industry. Brent Emore, AHF’s Chief Financial Officer, will assume the role of Interim CEO, effective immediately. Emore, a seasoned executive […]
The Dunning-Kruger effect is a real problem for kitchen design customers – beware!
According to Wikipedia, the Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which people with limited competence in a particular domain overestimate their abilities. It was first described by David Dunning and Justin Kruger in 1999. The Dunning-Kruger effect has always been a problem for kitchen designers. For example, the first conversation with many potential clients often begins with them telling us why they […]
Shaw Floors Unveils 2025 Carpet Collections with Advanced Technology and Design Innovations
Shaw Floors, the flagship residential brand of Shaw, introduced its newest carpet styles for 2025. Pet Perfect+, Shaw Floors’ highest-performing carpet collection, features patent-pending LifeGuard Spill-Proof Technology and now offers six new styles. Plus, the Simply the Best Values collection expands with six elevated and accessible introductions. New carpet design innovations, ColorClarity and NaturalTwist, are […]
How Retailers Can Recruit and Retain Skilled Flooring Installers
The flooring industry faces a critical challenge that touches every aspect of the business, from materials to the finished floor: finding and keeping skilled installers. At Mohawk Edge Summit 2025 in Denver, Colorado, Steve Abernathy, former COO of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), delivered a candid assessment of what’s at stake. “Flooring installers are […]
Open-Concept vs. Zoned Kitchens: What’s Trending in 2025?
| Published on Feb 12, 2025 Homeowners will never stop debating the best kitchen layout. The debate today centers on several common styles, including the popular open-concept kitchen layout and the less familiar zoned kitchen style. Each kitchen design has advantages and disadvantages, but one may be more suitable for your needs. Sometimes it is […]
Botanical Art Round Up (Spring Decorating)
This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here I have always loved botanical art! Just like plants and flowers, it adds life and a lovely touch of greenery to any space. Botanical art is charming in a home year round, but it’s especially inspiring to me right now with spring right […]
Mohawk Expands Eco-Friendly PureTech Flooring Line
PureTech is planet-friendly, 100% PVC-free flooring made from 70% total recycled content with 80% renewable, organic core. PureTech provides WetProtect with a lifetime surface and subfloor waterproof warranty. PureTech’s Premier Woodland Resort collection is cottage-inspired and offers heightened texture and classic oak visuals. The long, wide plank provide the authentic look and feel oof wire-brushed […]
How To Bring The Popular French Countryside Style To Your Kitchen
French country is a design style with a lot of appeal. Vintage design elements with modern flavors, ornate patterns, and a general classy feel that’s still attainable at all levels.If you’re looking to bring true French countryside feeling into your home, consider these ideas. 1. Provencal Tilework Hand-painted or patterned tiles, often in soft blues, […]
Baskets in the Dining Room (a place for everything!)
This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here Rattan Lidded Basket My focus this year is on creating a space for everything we love! This week I added two baskets in the dining room, I’ll explain them in this post. I’m pleased that every year we own less stuff due to […]
Starnet Adds Two New Members
Two prominent flooring contractors have joined Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership, further expanding North America’s largest network of independent commercial flooring professionals. Creative Design Flooring (CDF), a Scottsdale-based company founded in 1993 by John and Danielle Girard, has grown from a two-person operation to a thriving enterprise with nearly 40 employees. “We are thrilled to […]
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Thanks for stopping by! I’m Rhoda, from Atlanta, GA and I love decorating and DIY projects. Decorating a home doesn’t have to cost a fortune and I’ve spent years thrifting at antiques markets and yard sales, finding those treasures that make a home unique. I’m here to inspire and encourage other women to find their […]
MSI Unveils 2025 Design Trends: Blonde Tones and Bold Patterns Lead Interior Design Evolution
MSI, a supplier of flooring and surface materials, has released its 2025 Design Trends Lookbook, highlighting five distinct design directions for the coming year. The trends range from warm “Hearth & Hue” blonde finishes to dramatic “Classic Noir” black-and-white contrasts, reflecting a shift toward both natural warmth and bold expression in interior design. Leading the […]
WFCA Charts Growth Path: New Partnerships Break Down Training Silos
The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) is breaking down long-standing industry silos through strategic partnerships and acquisitions, marking a significant shift in how floor covering installation training is delivered across the United States. At The International Surface Event (TISE), Scott Humphrey, president and CEO of the World Floorcovering Association and Sam O’Krent, current board chairman of […]
Performance Accessories MasterPatch Designed to Smooth and Level Prior to Flooring Installation
Performance Accessories MasterPatch is a fast-drying, self-curing, polymer-modified, cement-based patching compound that rapidly develops high compressive strength. It is ideal for smoothing, leveling, patching, and filling cracks, holes, and voids in concrete and approved wood underlayments before installing floor coverings. From featheredge to half-inch, floor coverings can be installed just one hour after application. Uses: Skim coating […]