Home and Books

Use technology wisely. Sallie Plass, owner of Etiquette Enrichment, says using social media to extend a party invitation is not a good idea. “There is nothing better than a written or printed invitation that says ‘I value your attendance at my event,’” she says. A general … [Read more...] about Four Tips For Hosting A Guest-Friendly Holiday Party

Readying your home for fall doesn't have to be hard when you stick to the basics. Here are five ways to make an instant impact transitioning from summer to fall. Spice up your home with fall scents, such as pumpkin, sandalwood, apple, and cinnamon. Change out summer pillows … [Read more...] about Make an Instant Impact With These Fall Decorating Staples

Warm Up The Mantle The natural materials of the mantle, artwork colors, and velvet pillows add a touch of comfort and warmth. Expert Tip: Mixing pillows of different color and texture can add some spice to any space.  Style a Console The exposed brick, tassel … [Read more...] about Welcome Fall Into Your Home With These Expert Design Tips

Read With Them: How Much of These Hills is Gold Released in April 2020, C Pan Zhang’s debut novel, How Much of These Hills is Gold might have easily been buried under the morass of COVID-19 news that was filling the public consciousness last spring. But, as with most things, … [Read more...] about What Carmichael’s Community Book Club Is Reading This Fall: How Much Of These Hills Is Gold