Uttermost: Innovative & Impactful Accent Furnishings
Hi! I took off a week from my blog to focus on completing a project, and I am so glad to be back! I recently…
DIY Home Decor
Mind Blown! My Epic First Ever Excursion to Furniture Market
Howdy! Wow, I just made my first visit ever to Furniture Market in High Point, North Carolina earlier this week. After a whirlwind day of…
Unbelievable! Queen Box Spring Arrived in a Puny Package!
“Does the box spring set come assembled?” –the question I never would have presumed to ask Wayfair. Oh, the joys of ordering furnishings online! I…
Finally! Found the Perfect Chair for the Workout Diva
Update: I procured the perfect chair for the workout diva! Wouldn’t you think that finding a perfect chair for a workout room would be a…
Quick Clean-Up Hacks When You’re Selling Your Home
Don’t you just love when you’re selling your home and you receive the alert that there’s a showing in thirty minutes?! Holy cow, we need…
Bright & Beautiful Outdoor Fabric Designs Spring 2022
A big shout-out to all of my blog readers on this amazing March day! Let’s talk Outdoor Fabric. We had a high temperature of 80…
Spring Cleaning Made Simple
Subscribe to the Gate City Design blog and receive a complimentary Spring Home Maintenance Checklist! (You know you need it!) I took my dog outside…
8 Stinky Odors That Will Kill Your Home Sale
The sense of smell is closely linked to emotional reactions. Here’s some nerdy info for the non-medical people reading today: The olfactory nerve, cranial nerve…
Bargain Pay Dirt! Gorgeous Coffee Tables Under $300
I like to hunt. Hunt for bargains! Whether you are shopping with budget constraints, or you just like to spend less, I completely have your…
Does the Front Door Color Really Matter?
Spoiler alert: Yes, front door color does matter! The front door of the house is often the focal point of the exterior—it is usually placed…
My DIY Success: A New Marble Tile Bathroom Floor
Day 1: My wrist has a hematoma the size of a golf ball! Note to self: This is why professional tile installers use electric chisels….
DIY Bathroom Updates: Usher Your Home into the ’20s
When you purchase a home that is twenty or more years old, you have to update. Aging bathrooms need attention: discolored grout, outdated tile, obsolete…
Winter Blah’s? Focus on Outdoor Furnishings for Spring!
Yuck, yuck, and more yuck. I’m so tired of slush, gray snow, and the cold. Right now, I need a tropical vacation and a colorful…
Home Workout Diva Needs a Place to Sit Down
I’m not one for bragging, but my home workout room rocks! It was the latest room in the house to enter the twenty-first century. After…
I Scored Big Time at Tuesday Morning!
They had so much amazing merchandise, I had to pinch myself I think it’s safe to say that we all have our favorite discount retailers….