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. …
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Whether for the holidays or regularly scheduled gatherings, your kitchen is often the centerpiece of entertaining. If your kitchen isn’t well-suited to entertaining, you may find these gatherings are more about work and less about socializing. The good news is that kitchen remodeling in Brookline can transform your kitchen into an entertaining haven. The following ideas for kitchen renovation in Massachusetts will help you find the ideal solutions to improve your celebrations. Open-Concept Designs One of the most popular layouts for entertaining guests in your home is an open-concept kitchen. If your kitchen is currently closed off from the…
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Within the picturesque landscape of Georgia, on 450 acres of sprawling farmland, sits a charming family retreat that marries rustic charm with an air of refined elegance. Crafted for a family seeking a retreat that blends seamlessly with nature, this lodge stands as a testament to the architectural finesse of C. Brandon Ingram and interior design talent of Mallory Mathison. Furnishings were carefully selected for both style and durability, with a mix of plush sofas, handcrafted wooden tables, and accents that reflect the rustic elegance of the lodge. It’s hard to really pinpoint what…
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Our family loves playing board games and we often share them on Instagram stories. And over the years, we’ve gotten requests to do a post of our favorites with a quick rundown of each one (like the cliff notes version of each game). We currently have about 30 in our game cabinet, covering a pretty wide variety: card games, party games, dice games, puzzle games, and more. We love games that are as fun for grown-ups as they are for kids (ours are 13 and 9), so with the exception of a couple of adults-only versions that we’ve clearly labeled,…
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The talented designer Jean Stoffer embarked on an extraordinary journey transforming her son John and his wife Maura’s historic home, ensuring it could seamlessly cater to the changing needs of a modern family. This renovation breathed new life into the historic structure while preserving its timeless architectural design. It merged classic elements with contemporary aesthetics, featuring a blend of vintage decor, reclaimed materials, and cutting-edge technology. The kitchen, once a cramped and outdated space, now exudes a perfect blend of functionality and sophistication. Its centerpiece is a stunning, oversized island topped with…