Fall Style Trends: Inspiration to Love

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Can you believe it’s September? The kids are back in school, the days are getting shorter, and before we know it, the trees will be beautiful shades of red, yellow, and orange. Fall is well on its way, and I can’t wait! Sure, I love summer–days by the pool, backyard barbecues, and all the memory making–but autumn is simply gorgeous here in Cleveland. I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to a much-needed reprieve from this summer’s heat and to hearing the crunch of leaves underfoot. I’m also excited about changing things up in my home. It’s always fun to put together an autumn tablescape, and this year’s fall style trends definitely have my creative juices flowing. Let them inspire you and your home too!

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Home Automation: It’s a Game-Changer

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Do you wish you had more time to focus on your personal or professional goals and grand plans? Do you ever feel like you could use a personal assistant? I know I sure did. I constantly had a mile-long “to do” list, and even though I basically spent all my time chipping away at those tasks, they continued to pile up. Forget about training for the marathon I wanted to run or fleshing out my ideas for a trendy startup; laundry, landscaping, and sweeping were at hand. Every night when my head hit the pillow, I was completely exhausted. I knew something needed to change, so I decided to jump into the world of home automation. Talk about a lifestyle transformation! All that stuff on my “to do” list…well, it just does itself! That frees me up to focus on the things I care most about: my family, my career, my dreams. Here are four ways home automation has been a game-changer for me and four ways it can transform your life as well!

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5 Tips for Styling Your Outdoor Space

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Summer in Cleveland is always wonderful, but this year it’s especially great, isn’t it? While we’ve had a few days that were a bit too hot for comfort, most of the time it has been sunny and pleasantly warm…perfect for outdoor entertaining. Does your outdoor space need some refreshment? From getting it company-ready to keeping away bugs, we have five tips to help you create a fun and functional area where you can enjoy this marvelous summer–and many more summers, springs, and autumns–with your friends and family.

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