Lifestyles

As with much of decor, pillows, too, are thought to have originated in Africa and Asia, although they are nothing like the down filled treasures we know and love today.

Evolution of pillows more about hairstyles than fluff

May 21, 2022, 5:24am Life

As I was lounging around my home the other day (I use the word lounging very loosely as I am on maternity leave and completely at the beck and call of my new little family member), I found my mind wandering. A wandering mind is not out of the norm… Read story

Tints, tones and shades of white makes for a soothing and neutral color scheme.

Neutrals create timeless look

May 21, 2022, 5:08am Life

Want to create a timeless color story, but don’t know where to start? A neutral color palette will not only create a foundation from which you can build any color palette, but it’s timeless as well. Neutral colors come in all shapes and sizes from tints, tones and shades of… Read story

FILE - Wedding dresses are displayed at a bridal shop in East Dundee, Ill., on Feb. 28, 2020. Far fewer Americans were married during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the number of U.S. marriages in 2020 being the lowest recorded since 1963, according to statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

Fewer U.S. couples said ‘I do’ in 2020

May 19, 2022, 6:03am Life

Far fewer Americans said “I do” during the first year of the pandemic when wedding plans were upended, a new report finds. There were 1.7 million weddings in 2020, a drop of 17 percent from the year before and the lowest since 1963, the Centers for… Read story

A tsunami of weddings -- some pushed back by the pandemic and some previously planned for this year -- has inundated the wedding industry.

Pandemic unleashes tsunami of weddings

May 19, 2022, 6:02am Life

For the 16 years that she’s owned Lasting Impressions Weddings, Sarah Trotter has counseled her clients to be flexible when picking a date for their nuptials. She’s still offering that advice, although this year it has a taken on a whole new dimension. Read story

Pests such as ants can make their way into your home through some of the smallest nooks and crannies.

Be proactive on warding off pests

May 14, 2022, 6:05am Life

Unwanted and uninvited guests can really ruin your day — and that goes double if they’re rodents, insects or other pests that decide your backyard party, picnic or kitchen are a great place for an impromptu pest party. Here are tips for keeping surprise visitors away from your home this… Read story

Spring into action: Get your home sparkling like a professional and make the most of cleaning efforts

Gather up all of the supplies you'll need to get everything in your home sparkling.

May 14, 2022, 6:02am Life

Whether you’ve been looking forward to it, or dreading it, there’s no getting around it — spring cleaning time has arrived. However, spring cleaning involves more than just a mop, a bucket and some elbow grease (though those are important!) How you plan your time is as important as how… Read story

Benches, ottomans provide form and function

A small ottoman provides both a pop of color and additional seating in this family room.

May 7, 2022, 5:48am Life

Looking for a way to add both form and function to a space? Consider a bench or ottoman. Not only do these smaller scale furniture pieces provide functionality, in many cases they can be the best fit and furniture solution in size and scale. Need ideas on the best way… Read story