Now that Halloween has come and gone, Thanksgiving is just around the corner. With such a crazy year, there’s nothing more that we want to do then celebrate with our loved ones close by. However this holiday season looks for you, it’s important to remember what you’re thankful for, taking time to yourself, and enjoying good company, food, and drinks. To help you savor this year’s Thanksgiving, we’ve compiled some of our favorite tips and tricks. Decorating Tips Rustic Roots When you think of the Fall, you can’t help but think of pumpkins, golden leaves, and a hearty harvest. With such beautiful symbols of the season, it’s only natural to bring them into your decor. Throughout your home, find moments for these rustic details. Mix in mini white pumpkins on your table or mantle. Bundles of wheat are always fun to add as centerpieces or scattered on bookshelves. Warm Lighting and Fresh Greenery Adding hints of freshness and low lighting make any space feel intimate and cozy. One of our all time favorite things to add to a table is fresh greenery. Some of our top choices are Leyland Cedar, Italian Ruscus, and Eucalyptus. You can add these to floral […]

When Todd and Jenny bought Karr Bick back in 2006, they knew they wanted to help create spaces inspired by their clients. Spaces that no one wanted to leave and felt like #NothingOrdinary. As the company has grown, they’ve found more ways that they can support their clients in achieving this feeling. That being said, we are pleased to announce a new department! For some time now, we’ve been receiving questions about all things interior. Regardless of if it was related to paint colors, what towels to buy, or what they should hang on their wall, the questions kept coming. Since the Karr Bick mission revolves around creating your own personalized #NothingOrdinary space, our new interior design department and services will answer all these questions to make your space special. To be specific, our new Residential Interior Design Services include: – Space Planning – Furniture, Accessory, and Art Selections – Custom Window Treatments and Bedding – Furniture Design and Production – Re-Design – Finish Selections – Purchasing, Procurement, and Installation Meet Ashley In addition to the announcement of a new interior design department, we are so pleased to welcome designer Ashley Willman Obradovits. Ashley will head the new department, which […]

As a day filled with all things dark, spooky, and haunted, Halloween is the perfect day for a witching party. Gather all your friends and family to enjoy and celebrate. In honor of Owner Jenny’s favorite holiday, we’ve compiled some of our favorite festive tips, table setting ideas, and a list of the items in our shopping carts. Remember, it’s all just a bunch of hocus pocus! Spider Ice Cubes: A fun way to add spook to your drinks is to add fake spiders to your ice cubes. All you need to do is pop a spider in an ice cube tray and add water. Let them freeze, and pull them out right at party time. Little details like this make your party seem really thought out, when all you really did was make ice! Plus, the kids will go crazy for them! We’ve included the perfect spiders at the end of this post for purchase. All Out Decorating: Nothing is better than a well decorated party. Immediately upon arrival, you want your guests to be wowed. In addition, good decorating can really help set the scene for a good party. Your decorating can range from Doctor Hyde’s Lair to […]

Fall: The season of pumpkins, apple picking, scarecrows, and colorful trees. With such warm colors and textures to play with, Fall decor looks great in every home. Plus, it’s the season of one of our favorite holidays. As we’re sure some of you already know, Halloween is Owner Jenny’s favorite holiday to decorate for. All things spooky and scary are right up her alley. On All Hallow’s Eve, you’re sure to find some creepy vintage decorations, elaborate costumes, and hauntings galore at Jenny’s house. Below, you’ll find some festive Fall and frightening Halloween decorating tips and tricks! Create a Scene One of Owner Jenny’s favorite tips for Halloween decorating is to create a scene. Draw inspiration from one of your favorite festive movies. Whether that be Hocus Pocus, Haunted Mansion, or Practical Magic, think of different ways you can create a narrative. This year, Jenny created a skeleton dinner at her dining room table. With nice place settings, spider webs, and spooky details, the two skeletons look like they’re having a great night out! Have Fun Just like with any decorating, it’s important to make sure you have fun. Allow yourself some creative freedom to explore different holiday fun. For […]

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate and/or sponsored links. Please read our disclosure policy at the bottom of this post. It can help you sell your home swiftly and for more money. It’s almost magical. Staging homes has become a star pupil in the real estate world. If you are in the process of selling a home, a well-staged house can almost always guarantee a sense of order and calmness. With a few little tweaks, a space can give off a brand new appearance. When we’re staging a home, there are a few do’s and don’ts that we always follow: Do’s: – Take pictures of the before. This helps you put things back easier. When we go shoot a client’s home, we are careful to have everything placed back where it belongs before we leave. – Make sure everything is clean. You want your space to look as sparkly and crisp as possible. Bring out the Clorox Wipes! – Stick to neutrals with pops of colors. When trying to sell your home, you want to appeal to as many people as possible. By sticking to neutrals, you’re increasing your odds of pleasing visitors. – At Karr Bick, we’ve found that […]

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate and/or sponsored links. Please read our disclosure policy at the bottom of this post. As a day filled with fireworks, parades, and countless patriotic symbols, Fourth of July is a day to do one thing: celebrate. Though this year may call for more backyard parties than in the past, your friends at Karr Bick hope that your day is full of stars, stripes, and pure American love. In honor of the holiday, we’ve compiled some of our favorite festive tips, table setting ideas, and a list of the items in our shopping carts to help honor the day.  Our Decorating and Party Tips Quick and Simple Tablecloths: To get more bang for your buck, buy fabric and make your own tablecloths. Not only is it super easy to do, but you can pick from an endless array of choices while spending less. This is especially handy for larger tables.  Buy Flags in Bulk for Decorations: Not only are American flags more than fitting for the holiday, but they also can make great decor accessories. By putting them in vases, potted plants, or straight in the ground, you can elevate your festive decorations.  Use Plastic Plates […]