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  Chilly weather is here! Are you hosting this holiday season? Are you still wanting to enjoy your outdoor space? Below you will find everything you need this season to transform your chilly backyard into a cozy hosting space for everyone to enjoy. Lights Lighting is always a great way to transform your outdoor space, especially in the winter months when it gets darker earlier. String lights can set an ambiance as pathway lights can help light your walkways to each section of your space. Citro candles are another way to keep an ambiance and light your space as well as keep the bugs out!  Layers To help keep your space warm and cozy it’s always a good idea to add layers. Adding a rug or two to your outdoor space can help keep the floors warm and add an extra layer of warmth. Another must-have item you need in your outdoor space to keep warm is an outdoor blanket. People have also added a patio shade to pull down and help block the wind from their space too.  He...

Interior design is always a favorite to keep up with, especially after buying a home. What colors are we going to use for paint? What type of furniture? What do I want people to feel and think when they walk into my home? Although everyone has their s and taste these are the top trends we see staying for 2022. One of the top trends we see staying for 2022 is vintage and retro . Any vintage pieces like old mirrors, desks, or couches to add to your home is a must for this coming year. It is a great way to add charm, history, and character to a room. With retro being back, you will likely see a lot of furniture with rounded edges that were once used in the 1980s. This style adds warmth and lightness to a room that hard-edged furniture lacks. Another trend that will be continuing into 2022 is a nature-inspired look. As many of you already know, you can never have enough greenery and house plants. Not only does it help keep the air in your home clean and fresh, but it also adds interest ...

Changing the paint colors in your home can transform your home in many ways. At times it can make a space feel completely different and brand new. Paint color can make a room feel smaller or larger than it really is as well as make a room feel cold or cozy. Depending on what you are trying to do these current paint trends can help you create a space of your dreams. Ceiling Accent Wall One of the top trends of 2021 is making your ceiling your accent wall. Many designers are adding some vibrant colors to ceilings, wallpaper, or wood paneling to add a unique look to your space. Some bring the ceiling color down to one wall creating a strip effect to emphasize the wow factor that is created when changing your ceiling color to something other than white. Camouflage Furniture Another trend is camouflage furniture. Shelving and benches that may fill a wall in a room are now being painted the same color as the wall making an illusion of it all being one. This trend causes monochrome movement...

  Who:  The Public / Pet Owners What:  Howl-O-Ween; a free event for both people and pups to enjoy the park When:  October 30th, 2021, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Where:  Military Park, Downtown Indianapolis (White River State Park) Since June, there have been a series of “Yappy Hour Events” that run for a couple of hours once a month at Military Park downtown Indianapolis. The events have a partnership with Radio Now 100.9, which comes to every event playing great music. Last month, they gave away free Dan and Shay concert tickets every half hour to anyone who was at the event and entered the free drawing. The concept of the event is to bring pets and their owners together and introduce them to local dog vendors and resources in Indianapolis. The vendors typically hand out free treats, goodies, and coupons to promote their business to anyone who attends. A dog trainer will be there to do dog training demos. Indy Humane will also be there bringing their awa...

  This year the HGTV Urban Oasis Giveaway is in Indianapolis and we are SO excited! Below is everything you need to know about this Cozy Cottage. Location The house can be found in the heart of Broad Ripple, a favorite spot in Indianapolis, full of great culinary eats and mom-and-pop shops you do not want to miss. The city also just recently announced it will be investing $6 million into improvements to Broad Ripple for lighting, sidewalks, greenery, the community center, and more. Already a perfect location with access to the Monon walking trail, many great restaurants, and stores, Broad Ripple will only be getting better for years to come.   Background Information This cute cottage is located on Evanston and Broad Ripple Ave. It is a 3 bedroom 2 and a half bath with a detached garage and roomy backyard space. It has a forest green exterior with a cozy inviting porch as well as beautiful landscaping. The landscaping is full of greenery and butterfly plants that once d...

Source: Pixabay If you are an empty-nester getting ready to retire, you might be wondering if it’s time to declutter, sell your property, and move into a smaller house instead. You probably have questions about where to move, what you should keep, and how to manage the financial aspects of downsizing. For practical advice about downsizing for seniors, check out these invaluable guides!  Where Should You Move? Which Type of Housing Is Best for You? When House Hunting, How to Assess a Neighborhood Should You Retire Abroad? 13 Things to Consider Financial Considerations  What Is the Assessed Value of a House? How to Help an Elderly Loved One Downsize 6 Steps to Successfully Selling Your Furniture Online Essential Advice for Downsizing 10 Investigative Questions to Ask a Home Seller Veterans: Support for Securing a Mortgage A Buyer’s Guide to Open House Etiquette Pare Down Your Belongings How to Get Rid of Clutter 7 Reasons Small Sp...