How to Create an Autumnal Outdoor Dining Space
Here in Florida, “fall” is something we only see and hear about in movies or from photos on Facebook, but still, the idea of fall is romantic. We visualize changing leaves, cooler weather, and a general embracing of everything cozy and comforting. And we want it! Maybe cooler temps are not quite here yet, and…
Autumn in Florida – How to Make a Room Cozy When it Still Feels Like Summer
Autumn is no match for the stubborn, Florida summer! Many Floridians are hopelessly trying to embrace the fall season while sweating through their shirts, running to their cars while getting soaked by the daily, afternoon downpours, and crossing their fingers they do not lose their electricity in a hurricane before the temperatures get low enough…
Creative Ways to Organize a Work or Learning Space
When the schools and offices closed in March, we all learned many lessons about the importance of staying organized. As parents turned home gyms into makeshift offices and teens reclined in their beds to log into online classes, it became clear that having dedicated space, time management skills, and a well-stocked and tidy workspace, are…
Haynes Brothers’ Furniture: 78 Years and 4 Generations of Local History
Years have gone by and we have watched our community go through an enormous amount of changes. Despite how different things are now, compared to how they used to be, some things stay the same: It can be sunny and also storming, at the same time. The beach is a blessing and we should protect…
Beautiful, Durable, and Environmentally Responsible: Polywood Furniture is Amazing
It is the height of the summer and we are all looking for safe and comfortable ways to enjoy the outdoors. For many of us, that means spending more time in our own yards, as the second wave of the pandemic pushes us back into social distancing and self-isolation. This trend is sending many people…
The Dangers of Sleep Disruption and Choosing the Right Mattress
Being able to achieve 7-9 hours of sleep per night, 5 times a week, seems like an impossible expectation for millions of people, but it is what a body needs to stay strong, maintain optimum energy levels, concentrate at its highest ability, and sustain a well-functioning immune system. Although it seems obvious to most that…
ZOOM DECOR – How to Make Your Home Office Look its Best During Video Conferencing
How we do our jobs has seen many changes in the past few months, and one of the most prevalent is the rise of video conferencing. Zoom meetings have become commonplace for those of us who took our jobs and meetings home, and as the country begins to open back up, Zooming is showing no…
Easy Home Projects For Apartment Dwellers
Variety is said to be the spice of life and these days life is feeling rather bland for most people. Our homes are no longer just home. Home is also work, school, the pub, the gym, and pretty much every other place we used to go. No matter what our activity, we are staring at…
Three Ways to Make the Best of All That Extra Time on Your Hands
Not everyone is experiencing these crazy times in the same way, but one thing that we can say for sure, no one is living the same life they were a month and a half ago. Our lives have all changed because of this pandemic and for a lot of us, one big change is…
Upcycle for Earth Day – Turning Trash into Treasure
We live in a time when it is becoming increasingly important to remember to Reuse, Recycle and Renew. Right now, as we look forward to the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we have curated a few ideas that can help you do just that, in the most beautiful way! By using common household items that…