Tips
Hosting Visitors on the Couch
It can be nice to have visitors for a little while and it’s always fun to host visiting friends and family on the couch for a few days. Read on for a few tips to help everyone feel a little more comfortable during the visit. Continue reading Watch Out For Your Favorite Spot on the Sofa
We’ve all got a favorite spot on the sofa. Usually it’s the one with the best view of the TV, but some people tend to vary their choice. Make sure to give your spot a little extra care, so it doesn't fade faster than the rest of the sofa. Continue reading The Importance of Breaks
Your boss might not want me telling you this, but it’s actually very important for you to take breaks during the work day. In the long run, it will increase productivity and leave you feeling much better. Continue reading
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Tagged breaks, circulation, eye-strain, productivity, sofa, work
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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 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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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
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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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