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For many people here in Chicagoland, the ideal living room evokes certain feelings from the moment you enter. It's relaxing and comfortable. It's the perfect safe haven to unwind and connect. It is, in a word, cozy. 

The Science of Cozy

Coziness as a design concept is having a bit of a moment. You may be familiar with the trend of Scandinavian-influenced thinking on the subject, including the Danish concept of hygge, or the Norwegian koselig, both of which boil down to the cozy feelings of contentment, safety, and connection to those you love. For many, the perfect living room inspires deep and relaxing feelings of coziness. But what makes a room feel cozy? Here are a few proven ways to help create a living room that lets you relax and recharge, without leaving home:

Chicagoland is known around the world for our legendary St. Patrick's Day traditions, including dyeing the Chicago River bright green.  Traditionally, people from around the country flock to Chicagoland to share their Irish pride and mark the unofficial beginning of the spring season.   While holiday celebrations are sure to look a little different this year, there are still plenty of creative and fun ways to enjoy St. Patrick's Day — while staying safe along the way.  Looking for a little inspiration? Here are seven fun ways to celebrate a special St. Patrick's Day in Chicagoland for 2021: 

Demand for comfortable, functional outdoor living space is higher than ever, and it's no wonder why. Beyond the proven health benefits of spending time outside, who wouldn't want a tranquil retreat situated steps from your own backdoor? If you're looking to enhance your yard, deck, patio, or balcony, don't be afraid to make your outdoor sitting area as unique as you are.  But whether your taste runs to picnic tables and hammocks or bistro tables and adirondacks, there are a few things everyone should consider before they start planning their private outdoor paradise.  Here are six important outdoor design ideas to keep in mind as you create your ideal outdoor oasis for spring and summer: 

You've taken your family photos and sports memorabilia off of the walls. A photographer has provided you with high-quality images. Your listing agent has put your home on the market and created ace marketing materials. In other words, you're deep into the sale of your home. Now comes an important question: What do you need to do to make sure your "for sale" home continues to be clean, presentable, and welcoming to potential buyers in the days and weeks ahead?  There's a lot of work that goes into getting a home ready to sell, from making major repairs and renovations to getting strategic about staging. One thing that often goes overlooked is the routine maintenance and upkeep that it takes to keep your listing looking its best in the days of showings and open houses to come.

With remote work quickly becoming the norm for more and more people, creating a space to work from home isn't just a luxury anymore. Whether you already have the office of your dreams and just want to give it a refresh or you're trying to carve out a dedicated workspace for the first time, a few simple design principles are all you need to make a space that inspires and motivates while reflecting your unique personality.

Creating a Dream Office

Unlike the standard dream of a mahogany-lined corner office from years past, the new dream office is personal, inspiring, motivating, comfortable, practical — and it might only be a few steps from a kitchen sink full of dishes.  Of course, dreaming about your perfect workspace and putting those dreams into action are two very different things. So whether you're looking to spruce up a dedicated home office, or you just want to bring some order to the kitchen table you've been using as an inbox all year, here are some jumping off points to create the most inspiring home office space possible in 2021:
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