Having fallen out of favor for decades, carpet is officially back! Not much beats the feeling of kicking off your shoes at the end of a long day or stepping out of bed in the morning onto a soft, cushioned cloud of carpet. It absorbs the noise of footsteps, paws, rolling chairs, and vacuums. And thanks to advancements in modern technology, many of the issues that once made homeowners shy away from carpeting — like maintenance, durability, and fading — have been rendered obsolete.

In the last several years, we’ve seen the open floor plan’s popularity wane. Once a standard of new builds, people are again seeing the value of having defined spaces for the home’s distinct activities. But all of those open-concept housing units are still there, and the people who live in them are finding creative ways to make “rooms” within their multipurpose spaces.

Paint is one of the most underrated tools in a DIY-er’s arsenal, and it offers a lot more room for creativity than most of us realize. You see your walls every day, so why not make them fun to look at? Even better, why not make them functional as well? DIY-er and mom-of-two Armelis Dorville set out to do both in her twins’ room.

A diffuser that's impactful without being overpowering...perfect for smaller spaces.

I consider myself somewhat of a sleep sommelier, a connoisseur of cozy. For me and my 14-year-old Calico Phoebe, cat naps are part of our daily routine, so we can never have too many blankets around. Between air-conditioned afternoons and chilly fall nights, I figured I’d pretty much seen (and enjoyed) it all when it came to blankets. Then I discovered Pretty Rugged.

I am notoriously bad at keeping myself hydrated — especially in the midst of a hot, humid New York summer. I like my water very cold, but space is precious in my tiny fridge. I’ve tried a few different water dispensers and/or filters over the years, but they were either too big or too ugly to go from fridge to table, or they made the water taste funny.

Spring is all about renewal, and fresh bedding is such a simple way to take your bedroom from winter hibernation to spring rejuvenation. Which is why we’re excited to share our bedding collection with Cammie! Cammie’s core bedding collection boasts over 40 colors to choose from already, perfect for mixing and matching.

Scent is the sense that’s most closely tied to memory, yet so often it’s the one most likely to be overlooked. If you want to spruce up a space this spring, try using this olfactory power to lean into nostalgia. You may find that with little more than a few items you already own and a couple of small purchases, you can channel familiar and soothing vibes to freshen up your space!

Spring may be all about the excitement of a refresh, but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by thoughts of rearranged living rooms, clean garages, and fresh coats of paint; where does one even begin? We say, start with the little things: Choose one small area of your home that you can update in an afternoon or so, and enjoy the easy win. With attention to detail beyond just the visual, even the smallest changes can give your space new life.