Spending time outdoors on a daily basis is more popular than ever, and people are much more focused on the functional quality of their landscape and outdoor spaces, from expansive backyards and pool areas to patios, porches and pergolas.
Summer has passed, the holidays are coming, and our homes could use a lift! Whether you’ve just moved into your dream home or are looking to make some changes for the festive season ahead, several local designers have some great ideas.
How we furnish our homes says a lot about our personalities. Some people prefer a minimalistic, sleek style, while others opt for bright colors and designs. Some keep décor traditional, while others prefer contemporary and edgy.
There are a lot of new and interesting things happening in downtown Lake Charles lately. Along with some exciting new music venues, an innovative furniture design store has popped up that is sure to get a lot of attention.
First comes love, then comes . . . planning? Before a couple celebrates their wedding day, a tremendous amount of planning often takes place. Some brides have a mother and several attendants to help her. Others hire a professional wedding planner. Still other couples tackle the to-do list on their own. In any pre-wedding scenario, aside from spur of the moment elopement, there are details to attend to! The wedding venue, the reception, the dress, invitations, caterers, cake . . . the list seems to be unending. But the big day eventually arrives, and most couples look back and say they wouldn’t change a thing. If you’re currently planning your wedding, embrace the process as an exciting part of the journey, rather than merely a means to an end. To help you in your planning, we’ve put together this bride guide that we hope will give you tips, guidance, and maybe a few new ideas.
Home shopping is an exciting, sometimes frustrating experience, especially for first-time homebuyers who have an image of in mind of what their "dream home” should look like.