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Arranging Your Living Room Furniture

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Arranging Your Living Room Furniture Better Homes & Gardens - Arrange living room furniture can be difficult when you don’t know what you’re doing. The flow might not be right, or it just doesn't feel right. Well, here a few tips to keep in mind to help you make your living room feel comfortable and make the most of your living space. Arrangement Tips Understanding foot traffic can help you better place furniture pieces to provide sensible and accessible walkways. Keep in mind the function of the room. Having an idea of what type of room your living room holds will better determine furniture placement. If you plan on having it function as family game night, place seating around a coffee table with the couch facing a focal point in the room. Speaking of a focal point, putting furniture confronted with a fireplace or beautiful view makes the room feel cozy and inviting. And who doesn’t like spending time in a cozy room with a view? Making sure there is enough space betwe...

Dorm Room Ideas for Any Student

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Dorm Room Ideas for Any Student With the beginning of the new school year, new college students and their parents spend their time getting ready. A big part of the college experience is living in the dorms. We’ve all heard horror stories about the dorm life; the creepy roommate, the jail-like dorm you’re assigned, pranks that other pull. Well, what might make the experience better is having a space that is you and makes you feel relaxed without breaking the bank. There are so many accessories and gadgets that will save you space and meet the required dorm regulations; look good at the same time. HGTV.com has come up with a few genius ideas that both you and your parents will love. Ideas to Try this Semester The arrangement of your furniture can make a big difference in your dorm. Have a look at the arrangement once you arrive and play around with different layouts. Why not put two desks back-to-back or move a dresser into a closet? Create extra space and seating by turning yo...

When Should You Switch Your Child from a Crib to a Bed?

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When Should You Switch Your Child from a Crib to a Bed? Baby Center - Although most children replace their crib with a bed between ages 1 ½ and 3 ½, there is no absolute set time to begin the switch. However, it is best to start the transition when the child is on the older side of the spectrum because many little ones simply aren’t ready to give up their crib. Many parents make the switch because they’re worried that their active toddler might climb or jump out of their crib, producing a real safety concern. But it’s best not to react to climbing out of the crib or any other sudden sleep problem with a sense of alarm. Don’t rush right out and buy a new bed the day your toddler first climbs out of the crib. Some children adjust readily to this change, while others have a hard time with it. If there is a new baby on the way, you’re probably going to try to free up the crib. During this time your child may feel possessive of their baby things, such as the bed they’ve slept in ...

Ashley Furniture Homestore Donates 40 Mattresses to Lubbock Outreach Center

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Picture Source: KCBD video Ashley Furniture Homestore Donates 40 Mattresses to Lubbock Outreach Center According to  KCBD, Trinity Church's Outreach Center  received a donation of 40 Tempur-Pedic mattresses from the Ashley Furniture Homestore on August the 2nd.  "We just want to be part of the community, so we're going to donate 40 Tempur-Pedic mattresses to Trinity Outreach to do what they do with them and to help out our community," Ashley Furniture Sales Manager Daniel Blankenburg said. The typical donation was given to try and help people with a more specific need in mind. Trinity is reaching out to other charities like The Red Cross to help get the mattresses in the hands of those who need them.  "When it was brought to my attention that this is what Ashley Furniture wanted to do, I thought what a tremendous blessing it would be to be able to help our community," Connections Outreach Pastor John Martinez said. "As I've said b...

Under New Management - Ashley HomeStore Amarillo and Midland, TX

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Under New Management - Ashley HomeStore Amarillo and Midland, TX There has been a shift in power at the corporate offices of Ashley HomeStore... Actually, they just decided that some new faces and fresh ideas might be just what people need. Many stores, if not most stores have had a change of the guard when it comes to managerial positions. If you have ever had a bad experience with an Ashley HomeStore in the past, we hope that our new managers and leaders can give you the positive experience you deserve. Forging Ahead With this changing of the guard, so to speak, there is a bright new future ahead for people who want quality furnishings for their houses at bargain prices. We would like to extend an invitation anyone who would like to check out our stores in Amarillo and Midland. If you are looking for a furniture store in Amarillo or a furniture store in Midland, we welcome you to put us to the test and see how our customer service stacks up to the competition. Hopefull...