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Hi Fellow Nesters!  The base of a room is super important and I know we all desperately want to get it right and put the dollars in the correct category.       Upholstery items:  A new, lower grade sofa can easily be purchased from many retailers (local or online) for under $1000.  The construction, fabric power, cushion make-up and materials, if utilized for normal wear and tear, may last for 2-3 years.  Mass production with inexpensive materials simply show earlier signs of age.  A higher end, USA made sofa, that is 8-way hand tied with quality materials and cushion construction,...

Hi Nesters!  Let me shed some "light" on something.....   Lighting:   Trends come and go  -  quickly.  Design and quality can be incredibly low.  An applied "brasslike" paint may flake or look "tinny," rather than have a finish reflecting quality.  Instead of compromising for a trendy look at a lower price, make your decision based upon quality and long-term design aesthetics.  Nicer lighting options are pricey, but stand the test of time.  A keen eye for quality and good design goes a long way and adds the "jewelry" many rooms need. If you are in the process of tending to your...

It does not have to be "feast or famine" in our Nest.  Sure, we get out and go, dine out, door dash in, but Nesters still love to cook and gather.  It is important to us!   Dining:  The dining table is not the most expensive part of your dining purchase.  9 times out of 10, it is the chairs.  Choose the look and design that you absolutely love for the table.  Keep in mind that the quantity of chairs for dining is usually no less than six.  When purchasing chairs, determine the type of use that will occur.  Chairs...

If you are one of "us," then welcome to the club!   A home full of warmth, love and beauty is a priority.  Others feeling welcome, at home, at ease, and inspired is important to us.   "Nesters" collect and curate over time and things can get a little out of hand. Here is an important tip I've learned along the way, which in the end, creates long-term benefits: Let go of clutter.  Don't overthink it.  Out with the old - in with the new.  Think resell or donate on replaceable items.  Storage fees and overstuffed garages be gone!  Family, friends and...