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10 Best Temu Fall Decor Pieces You Can Buy Right Now

Posted in News | by Katie Barton, on September 11, 2024

10 Best Temu Fall Decor Pieces You Can Buy Right Now

Temu has become a go-to marketplace for budget-conscious consumers, selling deeply discounted merchandise, ranging from sweatshirts to bath mats to makeup and everything in between. If you’ve ever ordered from Temu, you know that quality can be hit or miss. Some items are a genuinely great deal, while others are quick to hit the trash....

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C2 Paint Reveals 2025 Color of the Year, and We Can’t Get Enough of This Earthy Color

Posted in News | by Katie Barton, on September 5, 2024

C2 Paint Reveals 2025 Color of the Year, and We Can’t Get Enough of This Earthy Color

C2 Paint offers luxury, handcrafted paint in colors inspired by nature. It uses finely ground artisan pigments and no black ink, focusing on quality—a trait we can support.  C2 recently chose its paint color for 2025, C2 Raku. With so many paint trends favoring saturated and moody colors, we were happy that C2’s paint color...

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Explore the Most Expensive Home For Sale in the US, Listed at $295,000,000

Posted in News | by Katie Barton, on August 31, 2024

Explore the Most Expensive Home For Sale in the US, Listed at $295,000,000

The most expensive home for sale in the United States hit the market in February and is still live today. Located in Naples, Florida, the Gordon Pointe villa is listed for a whopping $295,000,000.  A 22,800 Square Foot Mansion with Six Bedrooms and 24 Bathrooms Built in 1989, the property contains one primary home and...

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Popular Halloween Decor in Stock at HomeDepot, Including the 12 ft Servo Skelly

Posted in News | by Katie Barton, on August 29, 2024

Popular Halloween Decor in Stock at HomeDepot, Including the 12 ft Servo Skelly

It can be hard to get your hands on the popular 12-foot skeletons from Home Depot, but right now, they’re available online with a limit of one per order. Home Depot has also released its other Halloween decor, and select pieces are part of the Labor Day Sale. Here are our top picks. 12 ft....

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West Elm’s Labor Day Sale is Live. We Found the Best Deals for You

Posted in News | by Katie Barton, on August 27, 2024

West Elm’s Labor Day Sale is Live. We Found the Best Deals for You

Labor Day is Monday, September 2nd. Historically, this holiday has presented some great sales, especially for home improvement items, appliances, mattresses, and furniture. However, it usually takes some digging to find substantial discounts. West Elm’s Labor Day sale offers discounts on sofas, lighting, mid-century modern, outdoor, dining furniture, Halloween decor, and more. All clearance items...

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Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ House is Coming to Airbnb Next Month

Posted in News | by Katie Barton, on August 26, 2024

Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ House is Coming to Airbnb Next Month

Earlier this summer, Airbnb released a new feature called Icons, allowing guests to participate in unique experiences. According to a press release by Airbnb, “These experiences allow you to step into worlds you’ve only ever dreamed of.” Some of the past Icon experiences include an overnight stay in Musée d’Orsay, crashing at the X-mansion, and...

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Behr Names 2025 Paint Color of the Year—Rumor Has It That You’ll Love This Ruby Red

Posted in News | by Katie Barton, on August 23, 2024

Behr Names 2025 Paint Color of the Year—Rumor Has It That You’ll Love This Ruby Red

Behr has just named its 2025 paint color of the year, a stark contrast from Valspar and HGTV Home’s cool blue picks. If you love dark, moody rooms and 90s nostalgia, Behr’s Color of the Year, Rumors, will be up your alley. Behr’s Paint Color of the Year 2025—Rumors (MQ1-15) Rumors is a deep ruby...

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Collectors Rejoice! New Lenox Spice Village Set to Launch Later This Year

Posted in News | by Katie Barton, on August 22, 2024

Collectors Rejoice! New Lenox Spice Village Set to Launch Later This Year

The Lenox Spice Village launched in 1989, but the company discontinued it in 1993 due to waning interest. These nostalgic Spice Villages have boomed in popularity over the past few years, with collectors scouring thrift stores and yard sales to get their hands on a set. They’ve become so popular that purchasing a second-hand set...

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Deck the Halls for Fall with this Half-the-Price Pottery Barn Dupe

Posted in News | by Katie Barton, on August 21, 2024

Deck the Halls for Fall with this Half-the-Price Pottery Barn Dupe

With August approaching its end, fall decorating is in full swing. We’re always on the hunt for the best deals and appreciate decor that serves practical purposes. One such item we’ve been eyeing is the popular pumpkin-shaped pillows available at Pottery Barn.  While Pottery Barn is notorious for their upscale decor and furnishings, the prices...

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If You Need a Mattress, Now’s the Time to Buy. Serta, Helix, and Tempur-Pedic Early Labor Day Sale Details

Posted in News | by Katie Barton, on August 20, 2024

If You Need a Mattress, Now’s the Time to Buy. Serta, Helix, and Tempur-Pedic Early Labor Day Sale Details

Labor Day 2024 is Monday, September 2nd, but many retailers have already begun rolling out early sales. You can find the best deals on appliances, patio furniture, grills, and mattresses.  If a new mattress is what you’re after, you’re in luck. There are many competing companies, which means an even better chance of scoring significant...

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New Real Estate Commission Rules Create a Tricky Situation for Homebuyers, Agents (Now in Effect)

Posted in News | by Katie Barton, on August 19, 2024

New Real Estate Commission Rules Create a Tricky Situation for Homebuyers, Agents (Now in Effect)

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has new rules regarding real estate commissions that went into effect on August 17th. Sellers were previously responsible for paying the commission to buyer’s agents, but they will no longer have to pay that cost. While the new rules will undoubtedly save home sellers money, these regulations put homebuyers...

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HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams Embraces “Quiet Luxury” with its 2025 Paint Color of the Year

Posted in News | by Katie Barton, on August 16, 2024

HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams Embraces “Quiet Luxury” with its 2025 Paint Color of the Year

The year is more than halfway over, and we’ve already experienced several interior design trends. Bookshelf wealth, a revival of the Nancy Meyers aesthetic, and color drenching have all shown up in big ways. However, a more subtle trend influenced HGTV Home’s 2025 color of the year. Quietude – A Light Green/Blue is the 2025...

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Hurricane Ernesto Probably Won’t Affect Mainland USA. But Here’s How to Prepare Your Home If It Does

Posted in News | by Katie Barton, on August 15, 2024

Hurricane Ernesto Probably Won’t Affect Mainland USA. But Here’s How to Prepare Your Home If It Does

Hurricane Ernesto hammered down on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands on Wednesday, leaving over half of Puerto Rico without power and some families without water. According to NBC News, it also produced over ten inches of rain, creating dangerous flood watches. The level 1 hurricane is now headed for Bermuda and is expected to...

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A List of the 94 LL Flooring Stores to Close Amid Bankruptcy Filing

Posted in News | by Katie Barton, on August 14, 2024

A List of the 94 LL Flooring Stores to Close Amid Bankruptcy Filing

In an August 11th statement, long-time flooring store LL Flooring (formerly Lumber Liquidators) announced it’s filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closing 94 stores. The company stated that it was in active negotiation with potential buyers and that after the first few weeks of bankruptcy proceedings, it hoped the court would grant approval for a sale....

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