Interior Design & Decor Posts

Meet a Dad: Meet Brian Torres of BTR Wash Pros!
This week we’re introducing you to good friend of CNSM, Brian Torres, who is an expert at clean!

Meet a Mom: Irene Lo of SimplyOrganized!
Meet Glenview Mom Irene Lo who discovered a new passion turned business while helping her parents move!

Meet Brooke Milton, owner of Design. By The Duchess of Declutter
Design. By The Duchess of Declutter is your one stop shop for a home refresh this Spring!

Chicago North Shore Moms 2022 Spring Renewal Guide
LOCAL organizers, plant nurseries & landscapers, flower shops and designers, healthy bites delivered to your home and resources to help renew your soul.

Small Business Love: Spotlighting the Theriault-Fazio Team with Proper Rate!
Learn more about this dynamic mortgage company based here on the North Shore and the married duo that makes it tick.

Chicagoland Winters and the Ice Dam with Restoration 1
Chicago winters can wreak havoc on more than just our mood and skin! Kevin Ramirez talks Ice Dams: what to look for and how to keep your home safe.

Shelley Malkin on Home Loans and the 2022 Real Estate Forecast.
Shelley Malkin is the VP of Lending for Cross Country Mortgage and she’s worked there for the last 22 years! She’s breaking it all down for us.

Meet a Mom: Meet Claudia Smalley!
The Lake Forest mama of two boys and former ad exec tells us how her career as a successful artist started and how it’s going now.

Meet a Mom: Meet Kelli Gould!
Meet the lovely Wilmette mama of three wee cuties, former globe trotting marketing exec and current real estate guru!

Garage Doors 101-1: Different Styles of Garage Doors
Different house styles have matching garage door types. Thus, you have to choose a door that will boost your home’s curb appeal and property value.

Garage Doors 101-2: Garage Door Maintenance Tips
This helpful article will give you different garage door maintenance tips to ensure your garage door is safe to use.

Garage Door 101-3: Guide to Garage Door Safety Sensors
This article talks about guides to garage door safety sensors and why they are essential to your property.

Garage Doors 101-4: Tips to Organize Your Garage
With the right and practical garage organization ideas, you can find the system that works perfectly for you. Here are some tips to organize your garage to help you jumpstart your organization process.

Get to Know the Local Family Behind Restoration 1 of Chicago North Shore: Water Damage Experts!
Kevin and Kristi offer up very important advice to homeowners you won’t want to miss.

Meet a Mom: Meet Emily Erickson-White of We’re the Whites!
Emily is a busy bee, completing renovations on her 100-year-old home while curating the perfect nursery for baby #1 due in November!

Meet a Mom: Meet Kelly Kustusch!
Kelly’s career took a sharp turn last spring when Covid forced both she and her husband Matt out of work.

Meet a Mom: Meet Interior Design Guru Jen Morrow!
The Winnetka-based interior design guru specializes in residential commissions and custom furniture. Get to know Jen!

Meet a Mom: Lifestyle Artist & Event Planner Ellie Nottoli!
Ellie tells us how her modern lifestyle brand began and what keeps her ticking!

Meet a Mom: Meet Charlotte Berlin from Simplified by Charlotte!
Charlotte’s breast cancer diagnosis coincided with the pandemic which allowed a time of reflection. Could she make a career out of her longtime passion for organizing?

Favorite Gardening Centers in the North Shore
Spotlight on the North Shore: Gardening Centers! Time to pick up mums and pumpkins at these local tried and true garden centers!