

The 12 Days of Christmas Décor, Day 3: No Christmas Tree? No Problem!
Welcome to the next installment of Blackbird Design Studio's 12 Days of Christmas Décor! Today's post tackles a situation that's more...


The 12 Days of Christmas Décor, Day 2: Reuse and Repurpose
Welcome to Day 2 of Blackbird Design Studio's 12 Days of Christmas Décor! Today's tip is an especially useful one for families striving...


The 12 Days of Christmas Décor, Day 1: It's Not a Competition
Welcome to Blackbird Design Studio's 12 Days of Christmas Décor! This mini-blog series will offer daily tips and tricks to help make the...
Three Simple Steps for a Quick and Easy Holiday Décor Transition
For many Americans, Black Friday means a mad rush to the mall to battle the crowds at the start of the holiday shopping season. For...


Banish Those Halloween Hazards with Three Quick Safety Tips
Halloween is traditionally full of treats that bring smiles to children of all ages, and tricks that are almost always in good fun. When...


Three Things Everyone Should Know About October's Hottest Holiday Decorating Trend
For children and adults alike, the month of October conjures images of jack o'lanterns, witches, ghosts, and black cats displayed on...


Every Picture Tells a Story: 15 Minutes with Linda Sbrogna, Art "Matchmaker"
The legendary Rod Stewart declared in 1971, "Every Picture Tells a Story." Forty-five years after that classic album was released,...


The One Audit That Homeowners May Actually Love -- and It's a Money Saver
For most Americans, the word "audit" is an unpleasant one, summoning images of a stern IRS agent who demands receipts to support every...


Three Hidden Gems from the IKEA 2017 Catalog That Won't Bust Your Budget
IKEA fans, rejoice! The 2017 catalog has arrived, and the Internet is abuzz with praise for the latest innovations from Sweden. While the...


The Five Things Your Home Needs to Make This Back-to-School Season the Best Ever
It's that time of year again: back-to-school! The lawn chairs and gas grills on display at our favorite stores have been replaced with...