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When I decorated my boys’ rooms, I wanted something that felt fun now but could grow with them as they get older. I leaned into classic colors, simple furniture, and a few personal touches that reflect who they are without screaming “little kid.” It’s sweet, practical, and still totally them. Call me OCD, but I really like to start with a solid plan, so I make a design board and a budget for each space before I just randomly purchase items. Here's Eli's room: 
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 I've had several clients ask to purchase staging pieces from different properties, but staging companies are rarely willing to sell their inventory. (Understandable, it could be a hassle to purchase and re-purchase furniture and decor.) This week I had a client ask to buy the gold floor mirror in the entry of a home they were interested in. The stager wanted to hang onto that mirror, but I knew I could find something similar! Here are my picks at several price points:
Searching for last-minute Valentine's gifts and decor? I've got you! These items are great from February 14th all the way through spring. Some of my favorite things include Simple Modern tumblers (I have them in SO many colors) and the Design Works Ink Notebook - I use these for everything and I love that the spiral allows the notebook to fully open and stay that way. Happy shopping!  Pantone's color of the year is a little too peachy for my taste to incorporate in large spaces, but these paint colors for 2024 are all in the range of the perfect cool blue color palette that I love. Each of the design boards I gathered below coordinate with one of the paint colors of the year: Skipping Stones from Dunn-Edwards, Upward by Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore's Blue Nova and Renew Blue from Valspar. The predicted design trends for the year are cozy, collected and classic - you can't go wrong there. Let me know what you think! First up, Renew Blue! This classic neutral style (and that amazing sofa) have my heart.  The general homestead exemption mandated for Texas school districts is $40,000. If your house is appraised at $200,000, you’ll only pay taxes on the home as if it was worth $160,000. Since I live in Texas, I’ll address homestead exemptions specifically for our state and my area in particular. Contact your local appraisal district for more information.
I’ve been helping first time home buyers for years, and I always remind them (and my more seasoned clients, too!) to apply for their homestead exemption after closing. There are 4 different types of exemptions, and I’m typically encouraging buyers to apply for the General Residence Homestead Exemption. The other types of exemptions are Disabled Person, Person Age 65 or Older and 100 Percent Disabled Veteran. I’ll show you the steps for the General Residence exemption since that’s the most common exemption, but before I do that I need to answer a question: What is a homestead exemption? Homestead exemptions remove part of your home’s value from taxation, so they lower your property taxes. Who doesn’t want that? The general homestead exemption mandated for Texas school districts is $40,000. If your house is appraised at $200,000, you’ll only pay taxes on the home as if it was worth $160,000. Not all homes qualify for the exemption, so you’ll have to meet certain criteria before the benefit kicks in. General Residence Homestead Exemption Requirements
Easy enough, right? Right! I’ll walk you through the online process for filing an exemption in Lubbock County, and if you’re looking for the link to your appraisal district you can scroll through this list. Every year I look forward to the new color of the year from Pantone. Who decides what the color is going to be? (Who knows?!) What trends will we see pop up in home decor? Whether you go all in on the color of the year or you have no clue what I'm talking about, it's just plain fun!  As we welcome Pantone's Peach Fuzz into our design palettes, I gathered a few items that easily integrate with most classic decor. This versatile hue lends itself beautifully to various design styles, from modern minimalism to bohemian chic. If it feels too bold painted on a wall, add Peach Fuzz to accent pillows, art or candles. Incorporating the color of the year is a fun way to refresh a space and celebrate a new season! How will you add a little color to your 2024 decor? |
Hey There!I'm Anna, a wife, mom and Realtor in west Texas with a passion for turning houses into homes. Categories |
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