Category Archives: Inspire
The Perfect Gift For (Fill-In-The-Blank)!
At Christmas time, we all like to give those we love something that we know they will love. It is even more special if it is unique and memorable. We invite you to explore our store for gifts that may be something they would not have spent the money on themselves but will add that extra layer of storytelling in the home.
Read moreDriving Floors Up The Walls!
by Peg We have all heard the expression “think outside of the box”. Well in this case your inspiration might just come in a box. Many a shiplap wall has been installed in homes around the country. While this is a great jumping off point to take your space to a new level of interest, […]
Read moreAchieving The Magnolia Look With Style
by Jodi As you know, we recently launched our Instagram page. (Thanks for taking the time to follow our Facebook and Instagram pages!) We are thrilled to hear from some of you too! Recently, someone commented on a post saying, “I would LOVE to see some tips on making that Joanna Gaines-farmhouse style look great and not […]
Read moreTour Our Homes Without Leaving Yours
Last month, we debuted the new virtual tours of Vander Berg Homes model homes. If you haven’t taken at least one of those tours yet, go do so now. (Some of the features in the home are highlighted with blue circles, so click on one of those circles to see more details.) It’s fine, we’ll wait… […]
Read moreFree Professional Design Service
Jodi and Peg both bring a design background of a 4 year design degree and decades of experience. We also have “continuing education” by attending the international furniture market each year and gleaning knowledge of trends and new introductions. This means you are working with someone who has “been there, done that”.
Read moreNot Your Grandma’s Wallpaper
By Peg Personality – how do you add your own spin to a home in an affordable yet dramatic fashion? Wall covering! It’s been around the block a few times, I know, but we’re not talking about your grandma’s wallpaper. For one thing, there are many styles offered that can be removed in one big […]
Read moreIs It Spring Yet?
Everyone in the Midwest is desperately awaiting spring, and we have certainly had to be patient this year! As we wait for the warm weather, there are some easy and inexpensive ideas that can perk up your home.
Read moreComing Home…with Trisha Yearwood
Lately I have been thinking that I may need to make a rule that I can’t watch TV anymore. Maybe at least ban the news from my life. It is just too discouraging. Then I realized all we need to do is get them to shift their focus from all bad to mostly good. There […]
Read moreNew Age of Neutral: Greige
By Jodi We are continuing to see grey creep into the flooring industry! Greige is the new buzzword. It’s the warmer grey that is really easy to live with, and we enjoy working with it. It’s showing up in the carpet and hard surface, with hard surfaces seeming to be increasingly popular.
Read morePulling It All Together Modern Farmhouse Style
By Peg – Are you looking for a comfortable home where wishes and reality meet? The great room of our final model home has the space you wish for when entertaining and the convenience you need for day to day living. We chose to take the style in a bit more clean lined contemporary direction, […]
Read moreHome for the Holidays
There’s no place like home for the holidays. Home is where we can relax. Where we are comfortable. Where we gather with loved ones to make memories and reminiscing the past. Whether a large or small house, or even a one-bedroom apartment, it’s important that the furniture and accessories reflect those who call it home. […]
Read moreStart the New Year In Style
For the past few weeks, your holiday decor brought life to your living space – a new energy that fueled your space. Well, the holidays are over and now it’s time to take down the tree and holiday decor, replacing the glitter and lights with your regular home decor. The thought of it can leave […]
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