• Enso House II by HW STUDIO Architects
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    Enso House II by HW STUDIO Architects

    November 19, 2023 - By 

    Receiving the Award of Merit at the 2023 AZ Awards, Enso House II by HW STUDIO is celebrated for its seamless integration with the natural surroundings in Guanajuato, Mexico. A region where the stone is deeply rooted in all forms of cultural expression, this material was a natural choice for the architectural project. With readily available stone and skilled labour in close proximity, a harmonious dialogue between the artifice and its surroundings was fostered, embracing a profound respect for the environment. A cruciform plan serves as the foundational principle for the entire complex, creating a captivating space divided into four…

  • Why infrared panel heating is worth considering this winter
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    Why infrared panel heating is worth considering this winter

    November 18, 2023 - By 

    Infrared heating panels are a versatile solution and they can be a good option for various types of homes. Their suitability will depend on your specific needs and preferences and also the architectural design of your home, but here are a few of the types of spaces where they provide a particularly good fit: Small flats or apartments Infrared heating can be a great option for small apartments and other compact living spaces because it can be mounted on the wall to provide effective heating without taking up valuable floor space. Buildings with limited insulation Older homes with limited or…

  • Dallas Modern Farmhouse Tour | Pulp Design Studios
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    Dallas Modern Farmhouse Tour | Pulp Design Studios

    November 17, 2023 - By 

    10/31/23 The key to a beautiful modern dream home isn’t just the gorgeous furnishings or art that’s selected for each room. The best designers will guide you to smart investments that will inspire you to live your best life in your home. Pulp is known for looking at the big picture, for designing a home holistically so it functions perfectly for our clients, while also creating wow-worthy spaces. In this Dallas modern farmhouse, Pulp gave a transplant New York family their very first single-family home after years of apartment living. So we wanted to be sure it had everything they…

  • Our Room 311 Ghost Tour
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    Our Room 311 Ghost Tour

    November 16, 2023 - By 

    Check out our Room 311 Ghost Tour to get Halloween Boos on! For Halloween this year I wanted to do something a little different and share our trip we took a few months ago that had a creepy little twist and a great ghost story with LIVE pictures! This year for our anniversary we decided to take a quick road trip to Chattanooga, and we stayed in the historic Read House. This is where our Room 311 Ghost Tour all began. The Read House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the longest continuously operating hotel in…

  • Affordable Luxury: Shop at Quince
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    Affordable Luxury: Shop at Quince

    November 15, 2023 - By 

    A few weeks ago the nice folks at Quince home reached out to me to introduce their products – specifically for the home (obviously) but they also have clothing for all ages and sizes (which I love), holiday gifts and more. (Please note: this post includes affiliate links which means that a small commission is paid on any purchased made via the links provided. This helps support this blog. Also, Quince offered me a complimentary set of sheets of my choosing to review. All opinions and selections are my own.) If you aren’t familiar with Quince, their mission is “to democratize…

  • Creating A Family Command Center To Stay Organized
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    Creating A Family Command Center To Stay Organized

    November 14, 2023 - By 

    Setting Up A Family Command Center The crazy thing about decluttering + getting organized is that it requires effort. Yep, that means that over-and-over again you have to remind yourself why you want to get organized and then envision the payoffs. What life looks like once you’ve created that beautifully organized home you’ve always dreamed of having? In order to make your home more efficient + better suited for you + your family, you have to re-commit to maintaining these organized time-saving spaces + tweaking those swoon-worthy organizing systems of yours by evaluating + taking into consideration what isn’t working. …