Life Lately: Welcome to Our Home, Finnegan
This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here Thank you all for the warm welcome to our new pup Finnegan. It’s been a little wild adjusting to life with a puppy again, but he is even more precious than we could have imagined. There is no doubt in our mind, he […]
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Life Lately: Welcome to Our Home, Finnegan
This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here Thank you all for the warm welcome to our new pup Finnegan. It’s been a little wild adjusting to life with a puppy again, but he is even more precious than we could have imagined. There is no doubt in our mind, he […]
Torlys Earns ‘Great Place to Work’ Certification for Third Year
Torlys, a flooring provider based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, earned a “Great Place To Work” certification for the third year. Great Place To Work is a business consulting firm in Oakland, California, that offers guidance on workplace culture, leadership and employee retention. The certification is based on real-time feedback from employees regarding their company culture. “Great […]
Fashion over 50: Fall Jeans & Separates
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve shared any fashion, but I’ve compiled some fun fall fashion ideas for you today from Talbot’s, J. Crew Factory, and Chico’s. These are 3 of my go to shopping brands. I’ve also got a new pair of jeans from a new to me brand, Avara, so I’ll be […]
Couristan Unveils New High Point Market Showroom, Blending Heritage with Modern Design
Carpet and area manufacturer Couristan will open a new 2,659-square-foot High Point Market showroom within the IHFC building, space #D335. The company will celebrate the showroom’s grand opening on October 27 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The aesthetic of the new showroom is mid-century modern […]
All Surfaces Names New Chief Operating Officer
All Surfaces, a distributor of floor coverings and supplies based in Bloomington, Minnesota, has named Sean Nolan its new Chief Operating Officer. Nolan has held operations leadership positions with companies such as Amazon, Marmon Link & Renew, and APi Group and is a graduate of the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. Sean […]
How to Angle Your Tile Trowel: It’s All in the Wrist
We have all heard the phrase, “I have been doing it this way for 30 years and never had a problem,” but do we know that he or she never had a problem over that length of time, especially when it comes to something really simple such as how to handle a tile trowel? Before […]
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Torlys Earns ‘Great Place to Work’ Certification for Third Year
Torlys, a flooring provider based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, earned a “Great Place To Work” certification for the third year. Great Place To Work is a business consulting firm in Oakland, California, that offers guidance on workplace culture, leadership and employee retention. The certification is based on real-time feedback from employees regarding their company culture. “Great […]
Fashion over 50: Fall Jeans & Separates
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve shared any fashion, but I’ve compiled some fun fall fashion ideas for you today from Talbot’s, J. Crew Factory, and Chico’s. These are 3 of my go to shopping brands. I’ve also got a new pair of jeans from a new to me brand, Avara, so I’ll be […]
Couristan Unveils New High Point Market Showroom, Blending Heritage with Modern Design
Carpet and area manufacturer Couristan will open a new 2,659-square-foot High Point Market showroom within the IHFC building, space #D335. The company will celebrate the showroom’s grand opening on October 27 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The aesthetic of the new showroom is mid-century modern […]
All Surfaces Names New Chief Operating Officer
All Surfaces, a distributor of floor coverings and supplies based in Bloomington, Minnesota, has named Sean Nolan its new Chief Operating Officer. Nolan has held operations leadership positions with companies such as Amazon, Marmon Link & Renew, and APi Group and is a graduate of the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. Sean […]
How to Angle Your Tile Trowel: It’s All in the Wrist
We have all heard the phrase, “I have been doing it this way for 30 years and never had a problem,” but do we know that he or she never had a problem over that length of time, especially when it comes to something really simple such as how to handle a tile trowel? Before […]
TISE 2025 Offers Free Tabletop Space for Flooring Industry Startups
The International Surface Event (TISE), is offering a complimentary tabletop space in the “StartUp Station” Pavilion to companies new to the floor covering, stone and tile markets. To qualify, companies must have been in the industry for two years or less and have not previously exhibited at TISE. If both qualifications are met, the application […]
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Hi friends! Before we get started, I wanted to let you all know that I was hacked on Instagram and am working hard to get my account back. It was hacked by a porn creep and they have loaded porn on my account. I’m trying to work through the process to get it back, but […]
Portobello America Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Portobello America, the U.S. arm of Portobello Grupo, celebrates a year of achievements since launching its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Baxter, Tennessee. The company opened its 986,000-square-foot facility in October 2023 and and has a capacity set to exceed 27 million square feet in 2024. The company received the Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) 2024 […]
First Round of Students to Successfully Complete Flooring Installation Technician Course at Drake State Community College
The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF), in partnership with the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Innovation Center, Drake State Community College, and the Industry Task Force, announces the completion of its first pilot cohort for the Flooring Installation Technicians course. On Friday, October 11th, Drake State hosted a special graduation ceremony for five students who […]
Alliance Flooring Hosts Next Generation Summit, Reveals Business-Boosting Sales Strategies for Flooring Retailers
Alliance Flooring, the parent company for CarpetsPlus ColorTile and Carpetland, hosted its Next Generation Flooring Summit at Barnsley Gardens in Adairsville, Georgia, where 66 retailers came together to share best practices and business-boosting strategies. “We were the first group to bring together independent flooring entrepreneurs to network and share best practices at an event we called our […]
10 Easy Ways to Freshen Your Kitchen
| Published on Oct 14, 2024 The kitchen is often the center of a busy family home, hosting countless meals, school art projects, and late-night hot chocolate sessions. As a result, it may begin to feel tired and unkempt. Maintaining a clean and fresh kitchen is crucial to making the room feel more welcoming and […]
9 Favorite Cozy Decor Pieces In My Home (All From Wayfair)
This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here Plaid Chair // Spindle Leg Accent Table // Jute and Cotton Rug // Mugs // Brass Finish Candlestick Set // Blue Taper Candles This post is in partnership with Wayfair I know it helps when you’re shopping online to see what items look […]
Riva Spain Expands Luxury Flooring Presence with Four New Showrooms in Massachusetts
Luxury flooring brand Riva Spain, based in Miami, Florida, has opened four new “Riva Corners” showrooms in Massachusetts, showcasing its high-quality, sustainable engineered wood products. The expansion reflects the brand’s strong growth in the region, with business tripling over two years, according to CEO Borja Iglesias. The four new Riva Corners showrooms are located in […]
MSI’s Kallum Loose-lay Luxury Vinyl Collection
MSI’s Kallum loose-lay luxury vinyl collection offers a versatile range of loose-lay planks that capture the timeless beauty of wood while providing the practical benefits of luxury vinyl. Unlike traditional luxury vinyl planks, these planks require no clicking or specialized skills, cutting installation time in half. Constructed with a 5 mm thickness, each 9″ x […]
A Tour of Our FUN and Playful Halloween Basement
A tour of our FUN and playful basement Halloween decor. I decorate our main living areas for fall every year (fall decor tour coming soon!), but the outside of our house and basement family room is where I have FUN with Halloween decor. I started going all in on the Halloween down in the basement […]
Cozy Christmas with Magnolia: New Holiday Décor Launch
The new holiday collection from Magnolia just launched, and it’s full of those warm, timeless pieces that make your home feel like a cozy hug. From beautiful garlands to dreamy ornaments, every piece feels like it’s been plucked right out of a snowy farmhouse scene. I know it’s not quite Christmas decorating time, but we […]
Cozy & Cute: John Derian Collection Launching This Sunday at Target
I’m so excited about the new John Derian collection launching this Sunday at Target! It’s full of whimsical, charming pieces that will add so much personality to your home. These cozy finds are the perfect mix of playful and elegant, and you know I’ll be grabbing a few! Let’s take a look at some of […]
Our Viking River France Cruise Begins in Nice
Five years ago, we took our first Viking river cruise on the Rhine River and so enjoyed that first experience. We were hosted by Viking then and had another cruise scheduled for 2020 and we all know what happened that year to derail travel. Fast forward to 2024 and Viking again hosted us on the […]
Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards Open Entries for 2025
The Women in Sustainability Leadership Alumnae Group, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, announced that entries have opened for the annual Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards (WSLA). The group consists of a community of WSLA award winners focused on fostering mentorship to shape the future of sustainability further. The WSLA Awards advance, honor and connect the most powerful […]