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Sofa Tip: Go Timeless, Not Trendy
One of the easiest ways to make a period piece movie or TV show is to use a dated sofa. And, if you think about it, it kind of makes sense. Every decade has a sofa trend that no one is very proud of in the same way that every generation has fashion trends nobody wants to remember. Continue reading Living Room Feng Shui and the Sofa
According to feng shui, the Chinese system for directing energy through a space, the sofa is the most important part of the living room. It is the place where people meet and gather, therefore it’s imperative to arrange the sofa in a way that complements good energy flow. Continue reading Ninja Block: An Alarm For Your Couch Cushions
Ain't technology fascinating? A young Internet startup called Ninja Block is planning to release "little computerized, sensor-equipped boxes" that can be used for a variety of daily tasks such as catching newspaper thieves and keeping your pets off the couch. Continue reading Stress Awareness Month: Why You Should Relax
April is Stress Awareness Month. Why dedicate an entire month to stress? Isn’t stress a sign of productivity and work ethic? You could look at it like that, but chronic stress is going to have some serious long-term health consequences Continue reading
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Tagged cortisol, heart disease, memory, rest, stress, stroke, weight gain
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Where Royalty Sits: The Throne
For generations, royalty and monarchs ruled nations from their thrones, chairs demarcated by a near sacrosanct importance. Read on to learn more about four of the most interesting thrones known to history and the generations of monarchs who used them. Continue reading
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Tagged China, Chrysanthemum, Dragon, England, Japan, King Edward, Kremlin, Russia, throne
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Easy Ways to Lift A Sofa
I’m sure we’ve all seen the old comedy stereotype of a guy throwing out his back trying to lift a sofa. Heck, maybe you have thrown your back out lifting a sofa. Regardless, you can avoid that with some great new tools designed to make the sofa moving process a little less risky. Continue reading Room with a View: Keep Your Seating Near a Window This Spring
An easy way to help your interior get into the spirit of the season is to move your seating close to the windows or at least in the stream of direct sunlight. Although spots near the window can be cold and drafty in the winter, springtime windows have no such inconvenience. Continue reading The Living Room Seating Layout For Dummies
Interior Design may not be everyone’s domain, but setting up a living room seating layout is easy as A-B-C. Check out some of these tips to ensure that even if your living room doesn’t sparkle and shine, it can at least have a well-placed seating layout. Continue reading
Posted in Living Room Fun, Tips
Tagged arrangement, chair, living room, seating layout, sofa
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Stop Your Cat From Hurting Your Upholstery
We love our furry, feline friends (who doesn't), and they unfortunately love our leather upholstery in a way we wish they didn't. Cats scratch instinctively and when they scratch leather upholstery, that damages the furniture. So how can you keep your cat's scratching habit at bay? Read on to find out. Continue reading
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Tagged cat, claws, deterrent, fabric, leather, scratch, spray, tape, upholstery
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Buy a Kid-Proof Sofa…Trust Us, Just Buy One
Buying a sofa is a long-term investment, and in order to get the most out of that investment, you have to purchase something that can stand up to all the challenges of your home. Buy a kid-proof sofa, so you won't have to worry about the dangers rough-housing or messy spills might impose upon your sofa. Continue reading
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Tagged advice, antics, children, dirty, grime, kid-proof, rough housing, sofa
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