Easy Ways to Add Holiday Decor When You’re Moving
If you’re making a move during the holidays, unpacking the decorations is down right counterproductive. But decorating is a big part of the holiday fun. If you still want to get in the spirit, there are plenty of ways add a touch of the holidays around your home without unpacking anything. Scented Candles If […]
Welcome the Holidays into your Home
Christmas is a little over a week away and your family members, friends and out-of-town guests will be arriving soon to celebrate the holidays with you. Is your house ready? Don’t worry if it’s not! In addition to all the holiday shopping, wrapping, decorating and baking, we know that near the end of the year we are […]
National Book Lover’s Day: Our Favorite Books Featuring Cows
Friday August 9 National Book Lover’s Day: Our Favorite Books Featuring Cows Today is National Book Lover’s Day! Today is a great day to remember to take some time out to sit down and lose yourself in the pages of a book. Reread a passage in one of your favorite novels, or spend some time […]
The Best Online Tools+ Resources for Decorating Your Home
So, we have an obsession. A Pinterest obsession. If you aren’t already addicted yourself, allow us to make an introduction. Pinterest meet Square Cow Aficionados. Square Cow Aficionados meet Pinterest. Sometimes when scrolling through Pinterest, we come across so many seriously good hoof-to-forehead ideas, we get a headache. Who knew white distilled vinegar could be […]
How to Decorate a Rented Space
Making your new place feel like home can be difficult when you are renting. You may not be able to make more permanent changes or even paint the walls. In a rental you will often have to live with some features that may not be your favorites. Here are some tips on how can you […]
Square Cow News: Square Wheels
We interrupt our regular blog schedule to inform you of an important Square Cow announcement. In order to differentiate ourselves from the competition we find that our spotted trucks are no longer unique enough. Effective immediately we will begin adding square wheels to all Square Cow vehicles. No, seriously when was the last time you […]
Buying Furniture for Your New Place
Furnishing your new place can seem daunting…and expensive. Just the word furniture has us seeing green, and we don’t mean grass, we’re seeing green dollar signs. When it’s time to furnish your new place, how do you know what furniture is worth a splurge and which furniture you can afford to scrimp on? Is that […]
Finding ‘New’ Furniture at Estate Sales in Austin
Estate sales are a bargain hunter’s paradise. It’s one of the few places where haggling is not only expected, it’s often encouraged. Those that are in the market for some “new” furniture stand to gain the most at these types of sales. Vintage, designer and hardwood pieces – they can all be found for ridiculously […]
Funky Furniture Stores in Austin
Weird is a way of life in Austin, TX. From apparel to hairstyles to home furnishing, Austinites aren’t afraid to step out of the box and express themselves. Here are 7 local stores with “express yourself” furniture. Uptown Modern 5111 Burnet Road Austin, TX 78756 Mid-Century modern lovers flock to Uptown Modern for home and […]
Where to Find the Best Black Friday Sales to find New Goods for your New Home
Now that you have stuffed your face (and your gut) with turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie, it’s time to partake in America’s second favorite pastime, shopping. Black Friday is the largest shopping day of the year and the advent of the holiday shopping season. Some may choose to stay home and avoid the crowds, […]