Top Two Reasons Seniors Should Have a Pet

Credit: Bertie, the butter biscuit loving corgi

Pets deliver joy during every stage of our lives, but especially as we age.  Studies show that pairing a pet with the senior in your life can be more beneficial than you may think.  Here are the top two reasons why seniors should have a pet.

Plant Envy

Artful Home, Etsy, Tempaper, Uncommon Goods

Weary of winter’s brown spin on the view outside? Time to garden up by bringing Mother Nature to life indoors in unexpected -and chic- ways. While you dream of spring, create some plant envy with decor like this.

Trend Alert—Puzzle Piece Decor

HomeSoftThings/Etsy, Artful Home, Horchow, Stone Source, Jonathan Adler

Working jigsaw puzzles has become one of the hottest hobbies in the world. Now, designers are getting in the game by piecing together elements in varying shapes and sizes to create puzzle piece decor—this year’s way to add intrigue in contemporary chic ways.

5 Great Stocking Stuffers for Dogs

Unique Dog Boutique, Three Dog Bakery, Mr Dog New York

Christmas is the perfect time to reward your dog for the love he shows you all year round. Treat your pooch pal to the howliday of his dreams with stocking stuffers for dogs like these.

12 Days of Christmas Fun

Credit:  Inspire Positivity/Etsy, Grandinroad, Anthropologie, Uncommon Goods, Kelly Clarkson

Everyone’s a kid at Christmas, so finding ways to deliver childlike joy should be at the top of Santa’s list. If this sounds dandy as candy but time isn’t on your side, no worries. Here’s how to create 12 days of Christmas fun in the blink of an elf’s eye. But order now because good stuff like this will sell out fast.

 5 Ways to Add Holiday Sparkle to Your Home

West Elm, Lumens, Crate & Barrel, Ballard Designs

Make this the year to think beyond the Christmas tree. Give every room in your home a festive feel with decor that reflects the light in sophisticated ways. Go high. Go low. And everywhere in between. Here’s how to add the right bit of holiday sparkle.

Smart Style Comes Home

Tramontina, Magnolia, Emma Bridgewater, Principle Faucets

This fall, “smart homes” are about more than doorbells and security cameras. Designers have gone all in in transforming ordinary items we’ve used around the house for years into clever, cool must-haves.  Smart style is here to stay. Here are four reasons why.

Fresh for Fall

Hay, Magnolia, Wallpops, Crate and Barrel

Autumn’s nearly here and the holidays aren’t that far away, so now’s the time to update your home with some new decor. The freshest looks for Fall put new spins on the basics. Here are four ways to do that with style.

Tie Dye Chic

World Market, Bed Bath & Beyond, Vivid Shades Studio, Macy’s

Tie dye has returned home with an upscale take on a Sixties icon.  Moody blues, greys and blacks deliver graphic punch with a modern twist, creating a haute yet happy vibe that’s perfect for the times in which we live. That’s why every home -including yours- needs a touch of tie dye chic.

Summertime Solutions for Couch Potato Pooches

Chewy, Amazon, Doog USA, Barkshop

During hot weather, it’s easy for our dogs to become couch potatoes because it’s not safe for them to exercise outside much.  If your pooch’s workout routine currently consists of walking to his treat jar or jumping up on the sofa for a snooze, it’s time to take action. Here’s how to get your dog back in the game, physically and mentally.