The Cat’s Meow: Animal Shapes in Fashion & Home

<div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">I found these shoes in Paris and HAD to have them.  No, I wasn’t a cat lover, but these were SO CUTE I just couldn’t resist!</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><a id="e968eb9aab" href="/gwzkpyhg.xml"><img alt="Ellen's Shoes" class="size-medium wp-image-4068 aligncenter" height="224" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Ellens-Shoes-300x224.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Fast forward a few months and a kitten joined our family and I DO love him!  Thankfully, there are no issues with allergies dealing with cat hair!  Here he is, relaxing during one of our staff meetings at the office.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><a id="e968eb9aab" href="/ukqsm62yj.xml"><img alt="Ginger in Chair" class="size-medium wp-image-4069 aligncenter" height="224" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Ginger-in-Chair-300x224.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">There must be something in the air because now animal icons and shapes are everywhere.  From jewelry to shoes, it’s not just about animal prints, but we’ll see all kinds of animal inspirations as part of our lives!  What animal prints or icons will be at High Point Market?</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><a id="e968eb9aab" href="/0xht3.xml" target="_blank"><img alt="Owl Vase" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4077" height="300" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Owl-Vase-224x300.jpg" width="224" /></a>     <a id="e968eb9aab" href="/h53x6.xml"><img alt="Butterfly ring" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4070" height="300" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Butterfly-ring-224x300.jpg" width="224" /></a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><a id="e968eb9aab" href="/lbqvq.xml" target="_blank"><img alt="Charlotte_Olympia_Poodle_Heel" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4073" height="300" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Charlotte_Olympia_Poodle_Heel-193x300.png" width="193" /></a>     <a id="e968eb9aab" href="/i1ifoxv.xml" target="_blank"><img alt="Charlotte_Olympia_Birds_of_Paradise" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4072" height="300" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Charlotte_Olympia_Birds_of_Paradise-253x300.png" width="253" /></a><a id="e968eb9aab" href="/xbrp.xml"><img alt="Puppy_Shoe_by_Marc_Jacobs_-_Friends_of_Mine" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4076" height="270" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Puppy_Shoe_by_Marc_Jacobs_-_Friends_of_Mine-300x270.png" width="300" /></a> <a id="e968eb9aab" href="/yikj4.xml"><img alt="Charlotte_Olympia_-_Cat_Face_Slipper" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4071" height="270" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Charlotte_Olympia_-_Cat_Face_Slipper-300x270.png" width="300" /></a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><a id="e968eb9aab" href="/kqi9q.xml" target="_blank"><img alt="Marc_Jacobs_-_Mouse_Ballerina" class="size-medium wp-image-4074 aligncenter" height="270" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Marc_Jacobs_-_Mouse_Ballerina-300x270.png" width="300" /></a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Share <em>your</em> animal inspired images!</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

The Cat’s Meow: Animal Shapes in Fashion & Home

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Re-Vamp Your Garden – 10 Unique Gardening Ideas

<div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">No one wants to sit on their patio and look at a boring garden landscape. Traditional landscaping and gardening is like, so five years ago. Now, gardeners are ready to break out of the box (or pot) and get innovative with their landscape design. The trend of having “showpieces” within their flowery paradise is gaining momentum, and here are some unique gardening ideas to help get you on the right path to creating a garden worth showing and telling about on Pinterest.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Take a chair you were just going to throw out and make it into a beautiful garden conversation piece:</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Oscar Mora" class="aligncenter wp-image-4703 size-medium" height="300" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Oscar-Mora-225x300.jpg" width="225" /></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Via <a id="e968eb9aab" href="/gdtvfu.xml">Oscar Mora</a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">That rusty old VW van that hasn’t run since Woodstock’s heyday? Transform it into a psychedelic masterpiece (and store your lawn tools inside for convenient access):</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Apartment Therapy" class="aligncenter wp-image-4704 size-medium" height="200" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Apartment-Therapy-300x200.jpg" width="300" /></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Via <a id="e968eb9aab" href="/exnw1icrog.xml">Apartment Therapy</a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Re-use a broken or outdated piece of furniture as a decorative garden accent!</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="1001 Gardens" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4705" height="300" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1001-Gardens-200x300.jpg" width="200" /></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Via <a id="e968eb9aab" href="/48np7.xml">1001 Gardens</a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">If you’ve got bird feeders and butterfly gardens, why not have a place to attract some fairies?</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Flickr" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4706" height="199" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Flickr-300x199.jpg" width="300" /></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Via <a id="e968eb9aab" href="/29cea.xml">Flickr</a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Since ET went home, it’s only fitting to use the bicycle basket as a decorative flower holder.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Flickr 2" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4707" height="300" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Flickr-2-199x300.jpg" width="199" /></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Via <a id="e968eb9aab" href="/0hjf.xml">Flickr</a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">If you’ve got old cars in your yard, make them over from an eyesore to a masterpiece!</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Style Motivation" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4708" height="257" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Style-Motivation-300x257.jpg" width="300" /></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Via <a id="e968eb9aab" href="/m1j.xml">Style Motivation</a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Your kids and vinery plants will thank you:</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Alternative Gardening" class="aligncenter wp-image-4709" height="553" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Alternative-Gardening-370x1024.jpg" width="200" /></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Via <a id="e968eb9aab" href="/apc.xml">Alternative Gardening</a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">If you don’t want to pay the high price tag for stump grinding, here is another approach:</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinterest" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4710" height="300" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Pinterest-242x300.jpg" width="242" /></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Via <a id="e968eb9aab" href="/c0uuznyz.xml">Pinterest</a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">…Or if you don’t want to haul away the logs from trees you cut down:</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinterest 2" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4711" height="218" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Pinterest-2-300x218.jpg" width="300" /></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Via <a id="e968eb9aab" href="/81ptw.xml">Pinterest</a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Easy-peasy accent pieces for your patio:</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="DIY Show Off" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4712" height="300" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/DIY-Show-Off-225x300.jpg" width="225" /></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><span id="outbrainCurrentPosition"></span></div><div id="e968eb9aab" class="strip-like" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

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Regal Nursery Furniture For Your Prince or Princess

<div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">On April 29, 2011 everyone across the world was buzzing about the royal wedding as we watched what seemed to be a real life fairy tale unfold between Prince William and Duchess Kate Middleton.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Two years later, the beautiful couple had everyone across the globe on the edge of their seats awaiting the arrival of their royal baby. On July 22, 2013, the world watched as the couple presented Prince George  to the world. After making their first address to the press as a “royal family”, they headed home to the Kensington Palace to Prince George’s new luxury nursery.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Although we still don’t know what the royal baby’s nursery looks like, we are absolutely certain it fits the standards of a future king. Princess Kate was spotted shopping for the baby’s nursery at high end London boutiques like Blue Almonds and Peter Jones.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">We have found some nurseries that go along with Kate Middleton’s elegant style if you want to obtain the royal look for your own prince or princess.  Regal nursery furniture is all the rage right now.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><a id="e968eb9aab" href="/9bfmadl.xml" target="_blank">Blue Almonds </a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="kate-middleton-baby-640x290" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4551" height="135" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/kate-middleton-baby-640x290-300x135.jpg" width="300" /></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">This is an elegant and simple nursery by Blue Almonds. This all white, gender neutral, interior very well could have been an inspiration for the royal baby’s nursery.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><a id="e968eb9aab" href="/jpmmg.xml" target="_blank">Young America</a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="YA-Isabella-Collection" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4552" height="179" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/YA-Isabella-Collection-300x179.jpg" width="300" /></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">This pastel Pink crib by Young America’s Isabella Collection is both a fun and elegant piece.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><a id="e968eb9aab" href="/krsn.xml" target="_blank">Sherri Blum</a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="DP_Sherri-Blum-Blue-Boys-Nursery-Bay-Windows_s3x4_lg" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4555" height="300" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/DP_Sherri-Blum-Blue-Boys-Nursery-Bay-Windows_s3x4_lg-225x300.jpg" width="225" /></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">This Sherri Blum nursery, is decked out in blue, and is definitely suitable for a royal prince.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><a id="e968eb9aab" href="/0x9.xml">Babies R Us</a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Sophia Post Circular Crib" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4556" height="300" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Sophia-Post-Circular-Crib-300x300.jpg" width="300" /></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">This Dream On Me Sophia Posh Circular Crib is defiantly royal inspired. It can be found at Babies “R” Us.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><a id="e968eb9aab" href="/aq4.xml">Pottery Barn Kids</a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Monterey Bassinet" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4558" height="264" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Monterey-Bassinet-300x264.jpg" width="300" /></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">This Monterey Bassinet is an adorable and elegant bedding option, found at Pottery Barn Kids.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Whether you have your own prince or princess, there are regal options for your little one’s nursery!  What’s your favorite look?  Share your thoughts in the comments below.</div>

Regal Nursery Furniture For Your Prince or Princess

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Photos From EJ Victor Showroom at High Point Market

<div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Aerin Lauder debuted a gorgeous furniture collection at the EJ Victor showroom during the spring 2013 High Point Market.  We loved being able to have a first look, and we’re excited to share the collection with you.  Look at the details, size and scale, fabrics and use of gold!  Love it!</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Be sure to check out our Pinterest boards so you can re-pin these to yours! <a id="e968eb9aab" href="/ugn.xml" target="_blank"> Click here!</a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">For our video of the EJ Victor showroom, and highlights of Aerin Lauder’s collection, <a id="e968eb9aab" href="/ab5pfuwux.xml" target="_blank">click here!</a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">#hpmkt</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="EJ_Victor" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4453" height="169" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/EJ_Victor-300x169.png" width="300" /> <img alt="DSC_0155" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4452" height="200" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_0155-300x200.jpg" width="300" /> <img alt="DSC_0149" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4451" height="200" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_0149-300x200.jpg" width="300" /> <img alt="DSC_0148" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4450" height="200" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC_0148-300x200.jpg" width="300" /> <img alt="Table" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4455" height="161" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Table.png" width="243" /> <img alt="Stack_Tables" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4454" height="163" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Stack_Tables.png" width="243" /></div>

Photos From EJ Victor Showroom at High Point Market

Aerin Lauder debuted a gorgeous furniture collection at the EJ Victorshowroom during the spring 2013 High Point Market.  We loved being a...

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Cruise Ship Condos Decor: Retire on the High Seas in Style

<div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Say goodbye to your old fashioned retirement plans. A whole new concept of retirement is up and coming.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">How would you feel if those amazing one week vacations on the high seas, visiting tropical islands and far away destinations, could turn into the rest of your life? Believe it or not, you can retire and live on a luxurious cruise ship that takes you from one exotic port to another across the globe.  Cruise ship condos are now a hot commodity in the affluent retirement community.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Cruise ships such as <a id="e968eb9aab" href="/ohn2x13.xml" target="_blank">The World</a>, <a id="e968eb9aab" href="/vnjv5ll.xml" target="_blank">The Utopia</a> and the <a id="e968eb9aab" href="/odqow8zxe8.xml" target="_blank">Seabourn</a> ships offer full-blown condos on board, allowing you to travel the world without having to get out of your own bed.  Design and decorate your stateroom in your own style, and surround yourself with all of your favorite possessions.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">If this sounds like your dream retirement plan (I know it’s ours!), we’ve got some great ideas on how you can decorate your stateroom. Check out this trendy aquatic inspired home décor to help make your on-board condo feel a little more like home.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><a id="e968eb9aab" href="/lb7rol7.xml" target="_blank">Regina Andrew Seeded Vessel Lamp</a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><a id="e968eb9aab" href="/4s2k.xml"><img alt="Regina_Andrew_lamp" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4562" height="300" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Regina_Andrew_lamp-215x300.png" width="215" /></a> </div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">This lamp by Regina Andrews adds a very aquatic feel to any room, and is very modern at the same time.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><a id="e968eb9aab" href="/f1syhow.xml" target="_blank">Harbor House Crystal Beach Comforter Set</a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><a id="e968eb9aab" href="/lsv.xml"><img alt="harbourhousebed" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4564" height="300" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/harbourhousebed1-300x300.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">This Harbor House Bed set is cute and aquatic. It can be found at stores like Belk.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><a id="e968eb9aab" href="/rublfu.xml" target="_blank">Libby Langdon Rock & Scroll Rug </a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><a id="e968eb9aab" href="/ynbile.xml"><img alt="langdon carpet" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4565" height="201" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/langdon-carpet-300x201.jpg" width="300" /></a> </div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">This Libby Langdon Carpet is a perfect accent to a waterfront environment.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><a id="e968eb9aab" href="/nus1c.xml" target="_blank">Stanley Furniture Coastal Living Cottage Piecrust Mirror</a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><a id="e968eb9aab" href="/w240zue.xml"><img alt="Coastal Living Stanley Mirror" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4567" height="300" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Coastal-Living-Stanley-Mirror1-300x300.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">This fun mirror comes in all sorts of colors. It is part of Coastal Living by Stanley Furniture, and would add a beachy but elegant feel to the home (or cruise condo).</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><a id="e968eb9aab" href="/0yy2u.xml" target="_blank">Kirklands Orange & Cream Coral Embroidery Pillow</a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><a id="e968eb9aab" href="/vjhs2.xml"><img alt="coralpillow" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4568" height="300" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/coralpillow-300x300.jpg" width="300" /></a> </div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">This Orange Cream embroidery pillow is from Kirklands Coastsal Collection. It can add a bright pop of color to any room.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><a id="e968eb9aab" href="/8aqv1ke.xml" target="_blank">Beach Decor White Starfish Seashell Wreath</a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><a id="e968eb9aab" href="/2hknd.xml"><img alt="Starfish Wreath" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4569" height="276" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Starfish-Wreath-300x276.jpg" width="300" /></a> </div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">This is a fun and creative mirror by Nautical Décor. This mirror can add a creative pop to your beach condo.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Start planning your luxury retirement.  You never know…a life on the ocean may be in the cards for you!  If not, you can still add a little coastal charm to your home or beach house.</div>

Cruise Ship Condos Decor: Retire on the High Seas in Style

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Best Dressed: How to Style Your Guest Room

<div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="The Project Girl" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4819" height="300" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/The-Project-Girl-198x300.jpg" width="198" /></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Via <a id="e968eb9aab" href="/q6lp5.xml">The Project Girl</a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Who doesn’t appreciate a night or two in a boutique hotel?  Give your overnight guests a five star experience with these surprisingly easy (and budget-friendly!) thoughtful details – all without having to leave home.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Before you begin adding the fun stuff, make sure the basics are in place: a comfortable mattress (if yours is less than ideal, invest in a hypoallergenic mattress topper), a bedside table and lamp, wastebasket, a comfortable chair, a mirror, and room-darkening window shades.  Reserve some sheets just for guest bed use; for all-out luxe, buy the highest-quality linens you can afford.  Leave towels and wash cloths on the bed or chair so your guests don’t have to wonder which ones they are supposed to use, particularly if they’ll be sharing a bathroom with family members.  And don’t forget that your guests will be coming with cell phones and other devices that need recharging so make sure at least one outlet is easily accessible—even better, add a power strip.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tatertots and Jello" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4820" height="300" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Tatertots-and-Jello-198x300.jpg" width="198" /></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Via <a id="e968eb9aab" href="/qm3t4.xml">Tatertots and Jello</a></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Now for the extras!</div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>Fill a pretty basket with things that will make your guests feel at home: a couple of current magazines, bottled water, tissues, a selection of travel-sized toiletries and some energy bars.  If you are looking for alternatives to a basket consider using a decorative tray, a big glass jar or even a whimsical galvanized bucket.</li><li>No need to put in the basket, but nice to have on hand in a drawer–extra toothbrushes and toothpaste, bandaids, pain relievers, feminine products, sunscreen, and a lint brush.</li><li>An alarm clock positioned so it is easy to read (and reach!) from the bed, or better yet an alarm clock/radio.</li><li>A small laundry hamper.</li><li>Nice hangers in the closet and a hook on the back of the closet door.</li><li>A foldable luggage rack.</li><li>Extra blankets, sheets and pillows.  Put them in an obvious, easy-to-find place (like the top of the closet) so guests can pull them out if they need them in the middle of the night.</li><li>Fresh flowers!  Even a couple of blooms in a small vase will up the luxury quotient immensely.</li><li>A small coffee and/or tea maker with supplies.</li><li>A water carafe and glasses.</li><li>Scented candles and a lighter.</li><li>Post your Wi-Fi password and any other access codes your guests might need in an obvious place–have some fun and put a little welcome message with relevant codes in a decorative picture frame.</li><li>An extra set of house keys on a distinctive keychain.</li><li>A pretty dish or small tray for jewelry.</li><li>A selection of books: look for short story collections and humor anthologies that can be read in small bites, local guidebooks and a few old favorites.  Stock up on books that your guests can take with them if they’re not done when the visit ends.</li><li>A small pad of paper, pen and pencil.  Other office supplies that might come in handy, especially if your guests are staying a while: sticky notes, tape, paper clips, envelopes and postage stamps.</li></ul>

Best Dressed: How to Style Your Guest Room

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<div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">With Market coming up, I always enjoy hitting up “Pre-Market” for a sneak peek and to share the latest trends. Musical influences surely captured my attention and I have to say, I love it! Collections from <a id="e968eb9aab" href="/yrgna6g.xml">Pulaski</a>, <a id="e968eb9aab" href="/8bl8u4.xml">Hooker Furniture</a>, and <a id="e968eb9aab" href="/8b4lh1.xml">SYMBOL Audio</a> all exhibited this musical mantra.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Rhythm and Home is Pulaski’s new collection, which was inspired by jazz guitarist <a id="e968eb9aab" href="/en4v.xml">Matt Marshak</a>.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pulaski AMP" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4824" height="224" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Pulaski-AMP-300x224.jpg" width="300" /></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">This table can serve as a bedside table or side table. Inspired by the silhouette of an amp, it actually plays music and has a hidden drawer!</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pulaski Leather Chair 1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4825" height="224" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Pulaski-Leather-Chair-1-300x224.jpg" width="300" /></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pulaski Leather Chair 2" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4826" height="224" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Pulaski-Leather-Chair-2-300x224.jpg" width="300" /></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">These are great for relaxing while listening to music; it just lets you relax as you “tune in” to the music and tune out the world.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">Hooker Furniture’s Studio 7H collection has a musical influence and mid-century modern style. Hooker Furniture and their designer, Taylor West, wanted to bring consumers the functionality and modern take to pieces we all need.</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hooker 1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4827" height="224" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Hooker-1-300x224.jpg" width="300" /></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hooker 2" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4828" height="224" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Hooker-2-300x224.jpg" width="300" /></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">I love this mid-century console! This piece actually has a turn-table inside and a place to hold your favorite albums. I am adoring the retro feel!</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">SYMBOL Audio’s “bespoke” pieces (which were debuted in April)  made in response to the vinyl boom as well. While working with designer Blake Tovin, SYMBOL Audio has created items that exude modern taste and still give an old school vibe.  It’s all about small spaces!</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="SYMBOL 1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4829" height="208" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/SYMBOL-1-300x208.jpg" width="300" /></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">This table really caught my eye. It doubles as a record player and storage for your vinyls!</div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="SYMBOL 2" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4830" height="222" src="http://www.thehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/SYMBOL-2-300x222.jpg" width="300" /></div><div id="e968eb9aab" style="text-align: center;">If you like functionality, this desk is for you! It is designed for sound with speakers built in and comes with a wireless remote, how cool! Best of all, it’s made in America. You can find SYMBOL’s collection on display in the Pinnacle showroom on the top floor of 220 Elm.</div>

Home Furnishings

With Market coming up, I always enjoy hitting up “Pre-Market” for asneak peek and to share the latest trends. Musical influences surely...

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