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Made It! Meet The Makers

Are you ready to meet some makerpreneurs? In this crafty new series from The Design Network sponsored by Michaels Craft Stores, follow the stories of six entrepreneurs who turned their passion for making into a profession. You’ll get an inside look at their studios, their projects, and pick up some helpful business tips along the way! They Made It and […]

Three Seasons of Making Dreams Come True!

Moving from Pakistan to the United States, Fariha Nasir had a dream to master interior design. With her creative background and artistic mind, she has created some amazing designs in her own home and began her own DIY journey. What used to intimidate her now empowers her, and now she aims to help others master their own […]

Meet The Shirleys!

Have you ever dreamt of giving up everything to start farming? If not, you might after meeting Nina and Brendon Shirley. Their lives used to be all about the hustle and bustle of the music industry but now they are putting down new roots (literally) to create a sustainable lifestyle.  In each episode of Farm To […]

‘Dream Rooms’ Unleash the Power of Paint!

Only have 24 hours and a big idea? The Design Network and The Wooster Brush Company have partnered up for an all-new season of Dream Room in a Day! This season, it’s all about harnessing the incredible power of paint and great tools as coastal properties are transformed in the idyllic beach town of Wilmington, […]

Only Have 24 Hours and a Big Idea?

What happens when the big ideas for your home are stunted by lack of motivation, inspiration, and most importantly – time? The Design Network is answering that question with an all-new series Dream Room in a Day where stunning spaces are created in just 24-hours.  This season, St. Louis designer and big-idea enthusiast Amy Studebaker is helping homeowners transform […]

How to Reimagine Summer in Two Easy Steps

Summer is officially here and adventure is calling. While we’re all figuring out how to bank flight points or rejigger summer vacation plans, there has never been a better time to get creative with domestic summer travel. America the beautiful is calling! As we navigate the unpredictable and upended travel plans that go out the […]

8 Tips for Elevating your Small Summer Gathering (10 people or less!)

1. Prep the Night Before The day of the party is always stressful – your dog made a huge mess of the trashcan, one of the kids needs some extra attention, or things just seem to take longer in the hot summer sun. Preparing well by taking steps the night before will save you time […]

You’re Doing It. . . So Are We

You’re doing it – we’re all doing it too. After months of being confined to your home, it’s finally time to put your growing list of home projects into action. Fortunately for you, you’re not alone – as sunny days have been calling people out of their homes and into new endeavors. Look no further […]

Convertible Seating for the Dining Room with Mitch Danforth

When it comes to hosting a holiday meal, or any dining experience that draws a large crowd, planning the seating can be daunting. We asked interior designer and educator, Mitch Danforth to give his expert insight on the most common seating conundrums. Mitch’s advice — Begin by embracing that this is a special, out-of-the-ordinary event. […]

Top Tips for Revamping Your Home This Year, From Caroline Harper Knapp of House of Harper

The start of 2018 means out with the old and in with the new … and if that’s a mentality you’re applying to your home this year, we certainly can’t blame you. The beginning of the year not only brings motivation and momentum, but plenty of time spent indoors thanks to chilly weather, which means […]

4 Easy Steps to Creating a Guest Room Worthy of the Good Company

The holiday season is about spending time with friends and family … and if you’ve got loved ones living out-of-town, oftentimes, that means doing it under one roof. If you’re planning to host holiday guests this season and your spare room is looking a little, well, spare, here are a few tried and true tips for […]

Decorating Tips for Newlyweds from Lauryn Evarts of The Skinny Confidential

As the founder of the popular blog, book, and podcast, “The Skinny Confidential,” Lauryn Evarts has built a business around her personal point of view on all things lifestyle … including home decor. So, when Evarts got married in November 2016, she was determined to preserve the “light, feminine” she (and her readers) love, while […]