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Labor Day is coming up this year on September 3rd. While for many this means there will be a three-day weekend, Labor Day is much more than just that. It’s a U.S. public holiday that falls on the first Monday of September, dedicated to showing appreciation for the bravery, strength, and hard work of working Americans. As a bit of background on this national holiday, the U.S. Department of Labor states that the very first Labor Day was held back in 1882 in New York City. It wasn’t, howev …

For some, reading is a way to learn, be entertained, and just escape from the real world for a while. Some bibliophiles are completely content with heading down the local library every so often to engage in a reading session. Others prefer to read outside, on lunch breaks, in a coffee shop or restaurant, or within the comfort of their own homes. If you like the idea of having a cozy, comfortable place to read, then you may be interested in having your own special reading ro …

The majority would agree that illumination is important in general, but there are some types of lighting that are more vital than others. What makes a light fixture important in a space is how it appears, how it looks, and most of all, how it is used. But before we get deeper into this blog post, let’s think about the three main types of illumination: accent, ambient, and task lighting. Accent lighting is illumination that simply brings attention to something such as a waterfall or a pictur …

 Summer is almost coming to an end and do you know what that means? That's right! It's time to go back to school once again! The time has come to think about how you can best prepare you and your family for the moment you have to get your children up and ready for school and pack lunch and snacks, to when you arrive home for you to make dinner and for your kids to do homework. Since you and your family will have a busy schedule, it would be a great idea to prioritize and organize – …

If your big day is coming up soon, you’ve come to the right place. Weddings are all about togetherness, love and support, entertainment, laughter and happy tears, and of course, elegance. If you’re having a farmhouse-style wedding, however, these tend to be more casual and raw as they tend to make use of burlap, hay bales, wildflower arrangements, naked wedding cakes, and minimal or pastel colors. Those wanting to really bring the romance and sophistication to their farmhouse wedding are …