Remember how low-key our activities were last fall during the pandemic? Since vaccines weren’t available then, we had to miss out on the fun of getting together with friends and family at college football games, local fall festivals, and Halloween parties. And then, worst of all, we were urged to restrict Thanksgiving and other...
As fall approaches and outdoor temperatures cool down, people will be using their outdoor living spaces more comfortably and more often. With just a few affordable updates, you can create an at-home outdoor entertaining space that you and your guests will love! First, decide where you would like to relax or entertain. For some,...
For over 200 years, lanterns have illuminated the exteriors of homes with an instantly recognizable look: a square shape with glass panels. “Traditional lanterns” dominated the outdoor residential lighting category for centuries, but not everyone has a traditional-style home. Since the 1950s, more midcentury, modern and contemporary homes have become fashionable, yet the selection...
Guests never approach your home from the back, which means the appearance of your front entry will make a lasting first impression. We get so used to seeing the front of our homes every day that we actually stop “seeing” what it looks like to others. The untrimmed shrubs, chipped paint on the stairs...
Do you know why everyone looks great sitting around a campfire or a candlelit dinner? The warm glow that flatters every skintone is the result of great lighting in the proper color temperature. Sound too complicated to accomplish at home? It’s actually quite simple — and the results will be worth it. Creating a...
Summer is finally here — and that means a greater emphasis on casual entertaining outdoors since the weather is warmer and dusk lasts longer. Creating a relaxing environment that encourages guests to linger requires good lighting, and fortunately there are a lot of affordable lighting products on the market that will greatly enhance the...
You’ve spent a lot of time, thought, and energy making your yard beautiful, but no one can see all that hard work at night — unless you apply a little lighting magic to your landscape and gardens. The summer and fall months are the perfect time to spend evenings outdoors as a family or...
There are several reasons why your front yard will benefit from a little extra oomph this year. With pandemic restrictions behind us, we will be welcoming guests to our homes in record numbers this year after spending 2020 in quarantine. The front yard is the first impression people have of where you live and...
Last year, everyone was in quarantine, forced to spend the summer in their own backyards. With so much economic uncertainty in 2020, most Americans held back on significant upgrades to their outdoor spaces. Now that pandemic fears have subsided and consumers are feeling more fiscally stable, the joy of entertaining at home has become...
Don’t have the budget to update your lighting fixtures? No problem. You can give any room a visual lift – plus save on energy bills – by upgrading your light bulbs. If you have visible light bulbs on your chandeliers, pendants, or sconces, you can improve and refresh the aesthetics of your lighting fixtures...
