Posts made by author 'Courtney Edgar'

When it starts to get colder outside, we feel drawn to making the home space as warm as possible, even in aesthetic and decor. To combat the darker months and create home spaces that emphasize a cozy hygge-inspired atmosphere, remembering to keep that theme aligned with the interior lighting can make all the difference.

Here are some of the best trends in home lighting for fall and winter 2026.

Layered low light: This year we are moving away from the 'big light' expansive lumination and focusing on smaller pockets of light spread out over space that are less bright and perhaps have dimming settings overhead to adjust the light layers in a dynamic way. This allows for enough light to function well at home but it's ambient, warm in tone and spread out in the places you need light most.

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When preparing your home for sale, there are many tasks that can help increase the success of your real estate sale. And why wouldn't you want to ensure one of the biggest decisions you make runs smoothly and in a way that maximizes your return on investment? One of the tasks we don't always realize can have one of the largest impacts is staging.

While you will want to start with decluttering to make the home seem brighter and more spacious as well as without too much of the owner's personality, you could also consider redecorating whether that is painting, moving the furniture or adding additional accessories.

Here are 4 tips for staging your home in autumn.

Begin staging with seasonal curb appeal

From the moment someone sees your home from the exterior, it should make a strong first imp...

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As the days begin to shorten and the weather gets cool and crisp, it's a great opportunity to dress up your home exterior in preparation for the cozy seasons. And what better time to boost its curb appeal.

Here are 5 tried and true fall curb appeal tips to help you enhance the charm of your New England home.

Incorporate autumn shades in seasonal plants and paint

While some summer flowers will fade by fall, there are many options to add to your gardens and pots during the autumn months. Some examples include pansies, chrysanthemums and ornamental kale. Consider rich and vibrant shades and cozy textures.

Fireworks goldenrod and New England aster can offer brighter autumn colored flowers with pops of yellow and purple. As well, stonecrop succulents will turn burgundy in fall. You can also in...

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Moving to a new home isn't always the most stress-free experience for children. Kids can get used to their routines at home, as well as their neighborhood parks, friends, and school.

Even if you plan to move during the summer to make things easier for school zone changes and temporary disruption to routines, it can take some time for kids to warm up to and get excited for the move.

If you want to find ways to keep the transition smooth, there are some best practices to prepare for the move that will make it all the easier on the children. Here are 6 helpful tips to prep kids for a move and a new school.

Explore the Area Before the Move...

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If you know you need a change at home but can't quite determine whether it would be better to sell your home or invest in renovations, there are some key factors to consider.

You wouldn't want to start spending time and energy on renovating only to realize that you will sell soon anyway, and the reverse is also true.

Trying to sell before renovations or without renovations can also be a major regret if you don't spend enough time researching and planning your best options for the ideal outcome you're looking for.

Is your desired change location-specific or more costly than selling?

The first thing to ask yourself is: Do you like your...

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