Happier In Your Home by Laurie Foster, Interior Designer

Happier In Your Home by Laurie Foster, Interior Designer

So it's been ages between posts - frankly, there was just so much noise out there I decided to bow out. But, recently I was thinking about what I do beyond the label of interior designer. My 'aha' moment was realizing what I really do is help you be happier in your home...and since I'm older than stone, I might have some insights to share.
September 02, 2020
Your Dream Bedroom...What Goes In It?

Your Dream Bedroom...What Goes In It?

If you could design your dream bedroom, how would it look? What would your color palette be? How big would it be? What type of furniture would you have? What would you want the look and the feel to be the moment you wake up?

You deserve to have a bedroom that meets your tastes and acts as your personal oasis after a long day. Here are some areas to consider.

August 20, 2020
Top 5 Home Office Must-Haves

Top 5 Home Office Must-Haves

Have you transitioned from in-office to remote during the pandemic? Do you feel as if you aren't able to concentrate or get much accomplished? Allow us to give you our Top 5 Must-Haves for your Home Office so you can be successful both online and off.

August 05, 2020
Window Treatment Styles

Window Treatment Styles

Windows are essential features that influence the overall look of any house. When it comes to your home's interior, windows allow in natural light and can help your home feel brighter and airer. On the inside of your home, though, you're faced with the decision of how to finish your windows. Window treatments are any type of covering or trimming that give bare windows a more finished appearance and, in many cases, add to their functionality.
April 13, 2020
Where to Put the Television in Any Room

Where to Put the Television in Any Room

There is a subtle science to interior design – especially proper TV placement. If you simply throw your television in a corner, you will likely be stuck craning your neck, disturbing your decorations, turning up the volume too high or any other combination of inconveniences. While most people get along just fine not putting too much thought into where their TV lands, there are still a few tips you should keep in mind to get the most out of your living and entertaining spaces.
February 24, 2020
Decorating Your Home for Every Season

Decorating Your Home for Every Season

If you call Pennsylvania home, then you know the privilege of getting to experience four distinct seasons each year. The changing seasons give us variety and something new to look forward to from month to month. If Mother Nature changes the outdoor landscape throughout the year, then why not change your indoor landscape, as well? You can fully enjoy the unique qualities of each season by changing your home decor with the seasons. In this article, we're going to look at some simple and effective seasonal decorating ideas to dress your home for every season.
May 29, 2019
How to Buy a Mattress

How to Buy a Mattress

Everyone wants to enjoy quality sleep at night. Getting a good night's sleep sets you up for a productive day and contributes greatly to your health. Amidst the discussion of sleep supplements and clean sleeping habits, don't forget that your mattress plays a key role in the quality of your sleep. There are plenty of areas in life where we make compromises, but your mattress shouldn't be one of them.
May 29, 2019
The Best Performance Fabrics for Your Home

The Best Performance Fabrics for Your Home

You may have heard of performance fabrics in the context of activewear, but performance fabrics don't only belong at the gym. Performance fabrics also have an important place in your home — and we don't just mean on the back patio. For decades, indoor/outdoor fabrics have been featured on decks, patios and poolsides, but now, performance fabrics are becoming increasingly popular for use inside the home.
May 28, 2019
The Best Mattress for Every Sleep Position

The Best Mattress for Every Sleep Position

Your mattress is a key player in your overall health and happiness. The average adult spends about eight hours in bed every night, and the wrong mattress can make those hours a nightmare.

Aches, pains and lack of rest all lower your quality of life, and your mattress may be the culprit. Not all 

March 19, 2019
7 Signs It's Time to Get a New Mattress

7 Signs It's Time to Get a New Mattress

There's no doubt about it — your mattress plays a central role in your life and well-being. The average person spends eight hours a day asleep in bed, meaning you'll spend about a third of your life on your mattress.

If you live to 75, that's about 25 years of your life spent in bed. Depending on the quality and state of your mattress, that time might be spent sleeping soundly or tossing and turning, looking for that elusive entrance to dreamland.

March 19, 2019