Home Decor

Ribbons Are Having a Moment — and John Mark Sharpe Made It Happen at Dallas Market

By Joy Donovan / January 13, 2026 /

When John Mark Sharpe sauntered to the microphone at the Dallas Market Center last week, it was with all the awe-shucks attitude of a small-town Southern boy. And the ladies who had crowded the area on the 12th floor of Dallas’ iconic trade tower cheered and clapped before he uttered a word. “Hi, y’all,” he…

Trump Postpones Upholstered Furniture, Cabinetry Tariffs

By Charles Grand / January 4, 2026 /

Those looking to refurnish or finally update that kitchen got a late Christmas present courtesy of President Donald Trump, who once again delayed the implementation of previously threatened tariffs on certain goods. On New Year’s Eve, the White House announced that a planned 50% tariff on imported kitchen cabinets and vanities and a planned 30%…

This Year-End, I Make the Case for Painting the Brick White with These 7 Homes

By Joy Donovan / December 26, 2025 /

Some people inherit their houses’ personalities and accept them as is. I tend to give them a makeover with some white paint. I’ve now taken two brick homes, one a nondescript gray and the other a supposedly sacred Old Chicago blend, and turned them bright, confident white. The purists gasped, clutched their pearls over that…

John Cullen Lighting: 5 Things to Know About Choosing LED Lighting for Your Home

By CandysDirt / November 7, 2025 /

Today’s expert insight comes from our friends at John Cullen Lighting, who know a thing or two about how good lighting design can completely change the feel of a home. LEDs have been the buzzword in lighting for years — and for good reason. They’re energy-efficient, long-lasting, and can completely transform the atmosphere of your…

Trump Plans To Stick New Tariffs on Imported Cabinets, Vanities, and Furniture

By Charles Grand / September 29, 2025 /

It seemed like all the tariff headlines had calmed down and the nation was preoccupied with mounting concerns of political violence when President Donald Trump announced he was going to place new duties on key imports with national security implications, such as pharmaceuticals, trucks, and … household furnishings. On Thursday, the president outlined his plans…