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October: A Time to be Thankful

As Autumn approaches and our thoughts turn to Thanksgiving, gathering with family and friends, I thought it would be great to share some personal fall favourites of your friends here at Homestead. Heather Do you have any fall traditions? I love getting the pantry stocked with preserves, ready for winter… Read More

You can Paint with all the Colours of the Wind

Bringing the colours of autumn into your decor As the summer winds down and the leaves begin to change, your thoughts may turn to transitioning your home decor to embrace the warm hues of autumn.  Inspired by nature’s beautiful, seasonal colours we have put together 10 great colour palettes to… Read More

Residence Decorating 101

The season for students leaving for and returning to college is upon us. Heading off to school can take a lot of thought about packing and what to bring to create a lovely place for studying, relaxing and spending time with friends. This month’s blog is all about how to… Read More

Creating the Retreat of Your Dreams

In this fast-paced world, finding some serenity or a bit of time for relaxation can be a bit of a challenge. What about creating a small retreat to get away from it all? For the Gents, maybe a “Man Cave” or for the ladies perhaps a “She Shed” would be… Read More

10 New Instagram Worthy things!

Some great new things have arrived or are coming soon here at Homestead this month. We thought we would share some of our favourites with a fun social media mash-up …Enjoy June’s Instablog. We are feeling inspired by all these fantastic new products to offer. As always, our design team… Read More

10 Living Room Layout Hurdles

Here are 10 common living room layout hurdles:  …and tips on how to get over them! Decorating your living room can be a challenge. Choosing the right layout is so important to not only how the room looks, but how it functions for you and your family. Here is a… Read More

Bring the Spring

Bring in the Spring! Spring is the season of renewal. Plants sprouting and turning green, birds returning, and our thoughts turn to warmer weather to come. It’s also the time to tackle those spring-cleaning jobs and give your home a fresh, revived look. Including some of the latest design trends… Read More

Applicable Appendix for Appliances

Applicable Appendix for Appliances Appealing alliteration aside, the language surrounding today’s household appliances and their new features may seem a little complex. Our knowledgeable sales staff here at Homestead are always on hand to help you navigate through the new terminology, but we thought we would put together a handy… Read More

Happy Valentines Day

Your Homestead Valentines Our blog this month is going to offer a bit of a personal insight to your Homestead team. With Valentine’s day fast approaching, I have challenged the team to think of 14 things they love and share them here for February’s blog. An interesting and hopefully fun… Read More

Ringing in the New Year

Making New Year’s resolutions is not only a great personal tradition, but a smart approach for small businesses looking to thrive in a competitive market. By setting clear goals, being adaptable and striving for continuous improvement, small businesses can plan for prolonged success. We thought it would be fun to… Read More

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