Last year we moved into our new home and started hosting Mother's Day brunch for our families!  It is such a fun experience to share this special day with all the mothers that we love!

1. Set goals for your project - Define your must haves and then any additional wants that would be amazing if they fit the budget! So often budgets and expectations don’t align. This causes a lot of running in circles!

I don’t know about you, but by the beginning of February I am so over winter! Ok, let’s be honest, I’m over winter before it even starts! My mind is already drifting off to sunsets and beaches. Warm weather, grilling outdoors, and Friday night cocktail party’s with friends! So, let’s say a prayer to our friend in Punxsutawney and tell him EARLY SPRING PLEASE! Can my friends in the inner circle call in a favor for me?

With 2017 in the rear view mirror, Evalia Design is looking ahead to an exciting 2018 for the design industry. We saw trends like whites, grays, wire brushed wood, marble surfaces, and subway tiles emerge in 2017, but with a new year brings new trends. Here's our 5 favorite interior design trends for 2018...

In this month’s remodeling spotlight we have a master bathroom full of luxurious amenities located just south of Pittsburgh! Prior to the remodeling, the master bathroom was the only space in the house that lacked a transitional style. The original bathroom was dated and had a very dark complexion due to a lack of windows.  The design we came up with gave the space a more contemporary, warm feel.

What better way to enjoy the game then in a decked out basement!  This one is equipped with two large screen TV’s and pool table, juke box, poker table, bar, wine room, and full bath!

We also used a cool hinge to make these cabinets open as doors to conceal a storage room and the AV equipment for the system.  The cabinets themselves house DVD’s!

Are the thoughts of the Holidays and out of town guests leaving you feeling overwhelmed this time of year?  If so, we have a special treat for you!  I’ve teamed up with Jessie from Streamline and Simple and Louisa from the Neat Method to share a few simple things you can do to spend more time enjoying family and friends and less time feeling exhausted! 

The holiday season is upon us! This means lots of family, friends, meals, parties, events and gifts. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to be run over by this holiday season. I want to savor it, soak it all in and truly enjoy it. I want it to be simple, yet meaningful.

Here are a few tips to help make the holidays more Streamlined & Simple...

Hosting for the holidays shouldn’t be stressful. Now is the time to think ahead and organize those items and areas of your home that might have been neglected over the past year—think serving pieces, glassware, guest linens, gift wrap, holiday decor and cards, and entry way closets. Neat Method offers home organizing services to organize any space in your home but specifically those high-traffic areas that need a touch up before the holidays. Our in-home services take care of anything and everything including donating/consigning of unwanted items, purchasing of necessary storage products, and setting up a sustainable, stylish organizational system.

It's the time of year when the air is crisp, kids are back to school, and fall is about to descend upon us.  If you are like me, then you are looking for ways to simplify our daily routine and integrate habits that allow you the time to enjoy life and family!