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Guide to “Setting up a Home Office”

My commute has gotten a lot shorter in the last couple weeks. As the coronavirus has spread so have the number of people working from home. Over 46% of American businesses have implemented remote- work policies. Even before the pandemic struck, remote work was accelerating in the US. According to the Federal Reserve, the share of the labor force that works from home has tripled in the past 15 years. Whether you are new at this or a seasoned telecommuter- the key to productivity and maybe your sanity is to carve out a dedicated workspace. Find the right space: Working from home can really put a strain on your work-life balance and it is important to recognize create a space dedicated to work. Our productivity can be hindered by the space in which we work. In order to be more productive with our work we need organization and relaxing vibes. www.tidylittletribe.com Find the right space : Ideally this is a separate room to dedicate to work but in reality, that might not...

Real Estate in a Pandemic

Life is changing fast these days. The coronavirus pandemic is causing a lot of businesses to change how the deal with day to day operations. While some businesses have been forced to close temporarily, the Real Estate industry is considered essential. Some sellers have decided to take a break and pull their homes off the market, but that might not be an option for everyone.  With this in mind, if you are trying to sell your home, there are some tools that you can utilize to help. Staging:   An essential tool in showing your home, staging helps to show your home at its best. Almost all buyers - especially now - will be looking at your home on-line and having it staged can set your home apart from the other listings. With the new restrictions in place, stagers are offering virtual/video consultations so that you can get your home ready from the market while staying home.  They can use Facetime (for I Phones), Google Duo (for android phones) and Zoom to...

A space of your own- the She Shed trend

--> Ever since Cheryl's She Shed burned down, this design trend has been going viral. And it is easy to see why- what woman wouldn’t want a backyard retreat tailored just for them? A She Shed is a small shed or building in your backyard that is used as a home office, craft room, or spiritual retreat. No matter what your aesthetic is, the space will be a peaceful island amidst all the noise and hurry of life. It doesn’t even have to be a shed, the She Shed is more a personal oasis and is more a state of mind. Even an existing utilitarian shed can be transformed into a chic space that can meet your needs. So ladies start dreaming and get planning- be sure to include these five features to create the perfect space: 1. Function: Your She Shed is the perfect place to find calm, find a new hobby or just find your old self. Since the space can be multi-functional it is easy to try to cram everything in, don’t do it. Pick 1 or 2 main activities to help steer clear...

A Relaxing Bedroom Color

Your bedroom should be calm, it should be a place of rest and relaxation. But all too often it becomes a place to catch up on work on and watch TV. While bad habits are hard to change you can still make your bedroom the oasis it ought to be using one simple trick-- paint it blue. The color blue soothes the mind and promotes physical relaxation. It is a color that represents peace and tranquility, and it promotes calmness. It has been shown to slow the metabolism, suppress appetite and even to help reduce blood pressure and heart rate. Blue is one of the most popular colors as demonstrated by the color trends for this year. Three top companies have chosen a shade of dark blue as their color of the year for 2020. Even the darker shades can make a room feel bigger and more spacious. But if you are not ready to paint the whole room in your favorite blue hue, try it on an accent wall or incorporate it into your décor choices. Here are some great shades of blue to use in you...