What Mom or Dad hasn’t felt the tug at their heartstrings while preparing a child to get ready for back-to-school days?  Whether it’s packing them up for their first venture or watching them advance to the next level, it’s probably easy to reflect back on a time, not so long ago, when they were taking their first steps!

The Lily desk can also be used as a vanity!

Of course, when it’s time for your child to move up to their “big person’s” room, you may also be deciding on how to redesign their space to accommodate a different function.  A trundle bed can allow for newly-made friends to feel welcome without taking up a lot of extra space.  I’ve also discovered one of the pieces often needed to accommodate schoolwork is a new desk.  This furniture addition can be equally useful for creating [...]

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Wow! It’s hard to believe that kids are already back in school.

Actually, I’m in grad school, so I’m gearing up for my own classes, too. I love being in school and learning new things, but I know the only way that I can keep up with everything is by having a space specifically dedicated for schoolwork.

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Why should your children be any different? One simple way to help your children do well in school is to set up an organized space with youth furniture where they can study and do homework. Finding a great student computer desk doesn’t have to be difficult, but you should keep in mind a few things that will help you find a desk that not only looks great, but is also a very functional piece in your child’s room.

Before you buy, make sure you’ve picked out [...]

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This is a very personal back to school story that ushers in a new season of life for our family. This story is different from all the back to school stories that have played out in our house over the years.

As mid August has rolled around year after year, the back to school activities have been familiar enough….they’ve evolved from walking our son and daughter to the bus stop for their first day of kindergarten to “walking the schedule” the Sunday before high school started to meet their teachers.

Ashley, right, with roommate Catie in front of dorm window

But this time was different. Early on this crisp August Friday morning, we pulled out of our drive way with a truck and carload of clothing, appliances, bedding and furniture to take our youngest child, Ashley, off to start college at the [...]

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Shelves were born to serve. They help us organize our lives, asking for little in return (especially floor space). Boasting more storage per-square foot than most other furniture, tall bookcases are a smart, high-return investment.  They also make a strong focal point and keep our favorite things in open view without looking cluttered.

A bookcase, in fact, becomes a picture frame around our things (making it important to choose one that looks good)! Its many shelves act like a stage set, inviting us to beautifully display our things, hone our decorator skills and have fun while we’re at it. (Imagine being able to change things around in your home without moving a stick of furniture or repainting the wall!)

Sanctuary Bookcase

Here are 7 ways to turn furniture bookcases in your home into an appealing focal point…

Display more than books. Unless you need every [...]

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Ah . . . accents!  How do I love them?  Let me share the many ways!  While the form of a room is most certainly sculpted by the major furniture selections, such as sofas and larger case pieces, for this interior designer, the little accents chisel in the finishing details and bring the artistry of the room to light.  They also allow a bit of instant gratification for adorning a dull corner or an empty spot.  A discerning eye can help to place them in order to prevent the error of too much eye candy or clutter.  You may also find certain pieces will offer an extra welcome function.  A little storage here or a little room divider there can go a long way!

Demilune From Pearson Furniture

1.  Demilunes – I do love a good demilune!  They flank a bed beautifully as [...]

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Electronics have almost become the heartbeat of the home, possibly surpassing the kitchen. Businesses are thriving beyond the front door and all members of the family have the skills and interests that bring them to the computer desk.  With such a humming environment, how can it still be the place we all want to come home to? Here are some ways to keep everybody happy and productive in the home office.

Trinidad Home Office

Respect for work: Mom’s a writer; dad’s an accountant. Yes, they are just steps away, but everyone in the family has to understand that needless interruptions are costly. So it’s a good “business” plan to set limits. Surely no one wants draconian rules, but maybe a family meeting with [...]

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