The Southshore Blog

It’s almost time to turn back those clocks! This Sunday November 3rd at 2:00am daylight saving time officially ends. This means that our clocks will fall back an hour, causing the sun to rise and set an hour...

The color you choose for your bedroom should reflect your personality and tastes and create the mood you want in the room. However, all too often, the number of paint choices can seem overwhelming. While the...

The rage for farmhouse décor is understandable. It’s rustic, warm, and inviting and blends traditional with sophistication and style. However, many people struggle with getting the look just right. Here are ...

Summer has officially wrapped up and Fall is in full swing. For some adapting to the changing seasons and weather can be difficult. As the temperatures drop and the long summer days transition into shorter o...

Luckily, decorating your Airbnb rental is usually easier than decorating your own home. You live with your design day-in and day-out, but Airbnb guests come and go. Nonetheless, they expect good things when ...

Fall is officially here! Something about the crisp air, colorful crunchy leaves, and the smell of pumpkin spice everything makes autumn my favorite time of year. This breezy season always seems to fly right ...

It’s not surprising that many people want to create a mid-century modern bedroom. Even though the style originated in the 1950s and 1960s, the style still suits the way we live today. Creating a proper mid-c...

It’s not by chance that design houses release new styles and colors twice a year. In the spring, they introduce fresh, vibrant designs as flowers start to bloom and trees start to burst open with new leaves....

Buying someone a gift they love shows you’ve taken the time to choose wisely. Unfortunately, choosing a gift that suits their tastes isn't always easy. Some people say they don’t need anything, while others ...

Escaping your busy life on the weekend is a welcome respite, but not when your cabin looks shabby. You’ll spend more time looking at what’s wrong than enjoying your time away. If it’s time for a cabin refres...

So you want a new look for your bedroom, but you think it’s too hard or too expensive to make impactful changes. Luckily, switching up the décor in your bedroom doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. E...

Most of us don’t think much about towels. We buy them when the ones we have are falling apart or threadbare and often buy the cheapest. After all, they’re just towels, right? Wrong. Towels affect you in ways...

The paisley print has been around since 16th century Persia, and yet it endures. There’s something enticing about this teardrop shaped-motif that draws people to again and again. It once decorated royal garm...

Not everyone wants their bed to be plain and boring. Some of us like our bed to make a distinct statement, with energy and interest. Fortunately, you don’t need to have a bedroom that might as well be a hote...

No one can deny there’s something very special about relaxing near the surf and sand. However, you don’t need to visit the beach to get that feeling in your home. Follow these helpful tips to design a coasta...

We live in a technologically-driven society, but that’s the last thing we need in our bedrooms. We need our bedroom to be our sanctuary and place of respite. Both House Beautiful and Elle Décor agree connect...

Most dorm rooms come with a bed, a desk and chair, a bookcase; a dresser and either a closet or wardrobe. Space is tight and storage is definitely an issue, so you need to maximize every inch. Plus, you usua...

Botanical bedding never goes out of style, but specific patterns do. Today’s buyers want the look of organics, but the floral patterns that were a staple of the 1970s-1990s don’t suit contemporary bedrooms. ...

Choosing the best bedding for teens is a little different than choosing bedding for young children. Teens have their own tastes and style and they don’t want what mom thinks it best for them. Here’s what you...

Having the proper mix of colors in your bedroom says a lot about you and your style. However, choosing appropriate colors is often a challenge when you don’t know where to start. Luckily, this article walks ...

Add a Splash of Whimsy to Your Bedroom Shopping for bedding often means looking at the same patterns again and again. Frankly, most designs are just plain boring, but it doesn’t need to be that way. If you w...