Thursday, March 14, 2013

Heads Up: New Facebook

Facebook is changing. Again.

Don't worry, though! It isn't a big transition like the last one was. This new Timeline is all about better organization and making the apps we use daily, better integrated into our personal profiles.

"We're trying to give everyone in the world the best personalized newspaper we can," said Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

What will that look like? PCmag.com shared some pics and info. (here) that we will be going over below!



As you can see, it's not that much different. The long bar down the left side makes all of the apps (photos, games, etc.) easier to access from the get-go. 

This left sidebar will also house Face Chat.

One of the new features of this News Feed is that fact that we have a more in-depth filtering system. If you want to just see the games that your friends are playing then click the option and your News Feed will be nothing but game-related.


The above picture is when you click the Photos filtering option, so you can kind of get an idea of how each topic will make your Feed look. This revamped Facebook will also be sporting bigger and better-looking pictures.

Now, what about all of this new app integration stuff I was talking about? How will this affect your personal profile?

Basically, this new update will allow users to add standalone sections to their profiles for different apps. Much like the posted photos and music tracks that show up on the right side now (unless you have that turned off). 

However, the biggest change in this new Facebook is the fact that you can integrate your apps on your About page. Not only can you have your favorite movies, books, and music like you have now but you will be able to give them their own sections. You can also have your activity show up on this page for each app if you chose. 

All in all, this new change isn't a huge one. It's just more organized and informative (if you want it to be)! So, keep calm and don't get stressed about this new, new Facebook that's coming!



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Friday, March 8, 2013

Two Ways to Obtain Inspiration

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If you aren't inspired, then decorating for your life may be a hard task. Spring is such a fun time to celebrate your personal and home style. It would be a shame to miss out on a Springtime revamp of home sweet home.

So, here's what we can suggest to jump start your inspiration.

Browse!
You may not know you've been looking for that piece of art or that rug until you actually see them. Point being, sometimes you just need to get out and about and browse the stores to see if that inspirational spark will ignite!

Pinterest!
Pinning can be so relaxing and inspiring! From a quote to color palates to simply amazing pictures, one pin can have your creative juices flowing.

To see our Pinterest boards, go here.

What inspires you? Link your Pinterest board that inspires you the most in the comments!



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Thursday, March 7, 2013

Four Spring Decorating Trends for 2013

Today starts our Semi-Anual 3-Day Sale within all stores! In honor of this sale we wanted to give you some inspiration (yesterday's post here) and some info. on the Springtime trends of 2013. The original list of trends can be found here

This post shows the trends we look forward to and the ones that can be met by shopping our selections!


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Elegant, graceful design
"Enough with the plain. I think people want pretty, and I predict a surge in demand for classic fabrics like Colefax and Fowler's Bowood." —Leta Austin Foster
Let's be real, having a reason to be elegant and graceful is always nice. So this trend can be welcomed with open arms and serviced by our store selections of different prints and textiles!

A warm, homey kitchen

Homey kitchens
"We're moving toward a more organic modernism with warm, modern materials that look vintage: slate, irregular floors, weathered concrete, natural crackle-glazed tiles that look handmade. Less slick kitchens!" — Peter Dunham
I feel like us Southerns made this trend trendy. Who doesn't love a homey kitchen? A space doesn't have to be old for it to be homey. Find different elements that make you feel more at home like our florals and other little home accents!

A woman looking at art in a gallery

Emphasis on art
"Everyone will be focusing on art — it's so much more approachable these days, with art fairs popping up everywhere." — Sara Story
You don't need an art fair to grab some amazing art. It's easily accessible through our stores and we'd love to help you with it!

Dabs of bright primary colored paint


Bright paint colors
"Photoshop, HDTV, and hi-res computer screens have dialed up our sense of vision. Our rooms will be full of brighter, more saturated hues. I just used Life Savers candy colors on a project and plan on using them more." — Stephen Shubel
This trend is, of course, a fun one! Like yesterday's post, Springtime allows for bright, bold colors and that doesn't just stop at your decor! From accent walls to the entire room, changing things up with new paint can be the bump of inspiration that makes you happy this Spring!

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Four Reasons to Love Decorating for Spring

Spring is arguably one of the most fun times to decorate your home sweet home. They don't call it Spring Fever for nothing, after all! At Design World we understand that you just might love Springtime so we are having a sale for all of our Facebook friends. Check out the bottom of this post for links to all of our Facebook Pages!

If you aren't in the inspired mood yet for lovely Spring, just keep reading! This post is all about a few reasons why decorating for Spring can be fun and will hopefully inspire you to come out to the store and start yourself!


Get reacquainted with color
Winter is done and now we are popping into Spring. That also means we can do a color makeover for our homes! Spring allows us to decorate bright and bold if we oh-so-please. Are you a fan of reds, oranges, or yellows? Maybe green too? How about patterns? Are you crazy for them? Well, if you answered yes to any of those questions, then you should be excited for Spring!


Time for florals
Let's be real, you can and should have florals in and around your house all year, but Springtime is one of the best times to have them out! Come by and browse our florals and make your house warm and inviting with these floral decorations!


Wall decor that works for you
It's a new season which gives you a reason to change up some of wall decor in your high-traffic rooms. A quick change of your wall decor can completely change the way the room looks and feels. Be bold. Be bright. Be airy. Be fun! Come on by and see what wall decor works for you!


Table dressings + centerpiece fun
Wall decor isn't the only thing you can revamp in respect for Springtime. Your plates, place mats, silverware, table runner...all things that can be changed out with some seasonal fun. Not to mention, a new centerpiece with some florals can bring some happiness to your heart!

These are only four of many reasons to be excited for Spring and Spring shopping! Need more inspiration? Just stop by the store and browse our selections and get some of that Spring decorating fever!

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All pictures belong to Better Homes and Garden online.