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Animal Lovers, you will not want to miss this.

For those of you who have pets, you understand the companionship that comes with these furry creatures. Their unconditional love and affection bonds you to them forever. They become a member of the family and are treated as such.

Author Row Henson truly understands that bond with your beloved pet. Her book is a wonderful love story between her and her American Labrador Mac and their travels together over the last 10 or so years.

Pillows can really help transform a space. Adding a few decorative pillows to your bed or living room furniture can add a vibrant pop of color or pattern that an otherwise neutral space needs. Because pillows can be easily changed out, they are also a great way to incorporate seasonal touches into your home.

As we are entering a new season, it's time to re-fresh and liven up our homes for spring. Part of refreshing our homes involves switching out our usual scents, whether it's your soaps, candles or lotions, and infusing our homes with fresh, spring-like scents. Bring in more floral and light fragrances.

Rugs are an important part of a space. They help bring a whole room together and can add the color, texture or layer that a space needs. If you've never gone on a search for the perfect rug, you may not realize the challenges that come along with it. There are several factors to consider, including size, color, material, and pattern to name a few.

Are you experiencing overwhelming anxiety about where to start when it comes to furnishing and decorating your home? Does the mere thought of picking out fabric and paint leave you feeling dizzy and nervous? Maybe you enjoy making selections but get overwhelmed with trying to figure out how to make it all work together.

Have you ever walked into a tile store? It can be a staggering experience. Between the various materials, colors, sizes, and styles to choose from, it can leave your head spinning. If you've never selected tile before, it's hard to know how to distinguish tile materials that will work in certain spaces throughout your home and it's harder still to know how to narrow down your search.

 A year ago, we started our new blog. Over the last year, we've shared tips from how to select paints to how to choose artwork. We've shared insights into the differences between architects and interior designers and a behind the scenes look at our firm and our designers.

You may have read the title of this post and thought, really, plumbing fixtures? What is inspirational about those? Plumbing fixtures aren't something most consider when they think of interior design and designing spaces. The type of fixtures and finishes you choose though can significantly affect the overall look and feel of your home.

You just received an invitation to your friend's baby shower and need to go buy a gift before the party. While it's great to get baby items off a registry {after all, they registered for things they want and need}, it's sometimes nice to bring a special and unique gift - a gift that can't always be bought at your typical baby shop.

Believe it or not, sustainable design can be both environmentally friendly and beautiful. From using Energy Star appliances, natural materials, or eco-friendly paints, there are numerous sustainable design practices you can put in place when it comes to your home.

Eco-friendly can at times have a negative connotation when it comes to interior design. It's assumed that by using sustainable design options, you have to sacrifice style and beauty. But that's not the case at all.

Just take a look at this sustainably designed mountain home as proof that being environmentally friendly can be beautiful.