Top Ten Eco-Friendly Gifts (that won’t break the bank)
I usually recommend giving experiences as gifts to create long-lasting memories, but it can be hard to do now with so many places closed. While we wait for re-entry, here are some sustainability sourced & eco-friendly gift ideas. With all the time we spend inside, many of these will make your gift more comfortable at home! […]
What’s your silver lining?
Lisa’s silver lining Like the rest of you, I had no idea this would last as long as it has! Though I’ve taken bouts of quarantine quite seriously, I am still working and found a few silver linings that helped me get through the monotonous time confined at home. First of all, I’ve been impressed with […]
Greening your older home and add value & save money!
Our team is passionate about saving money and saving energy within our homes. Especially because it’s so easy! There are so many daily habits that you can start now to make your home more efficient and also help you save money. Stay up to date on home maintenance, turn off lights when you leave the […]
Five Ways to boost productivity!
Need a little bit of motivation? We got you covered! Something as simple as reorganizing your desk or going on a walk can help you feel rejuvenated and motivated to get work done! Here are Five Ways to boost productivity! 1. Freshen up your workspace! Minimalism within your office creates a distraction-free zone. This is […]
How to create a cozy and cute home!
When you start decorating a room, you tend to focus on functionality and color scheme, right? As you should! But you should also consider how to incorporate texture into your décor. Now, how do you create a cozy and cute Chicago home? Adding texture adds points of visual interest & it adds a little bit […]
Keep spirits up when the temperature is low
Chicagoans have been lucky to have beautiful warm weather this October! But we all know how brutally cold it can get towards the end of the year. And the lower temperature sometimes brings low productivity, a sluggish mood & overall laziness (which can probably be worded better). Don’t get me wrong; it’s totally okay to […]
Unique Halloween Decor!
Does anyone else love the spooky season as much as we do? It’s such a fun time of year! And The Blume Group team wants to have some fun with our Halloween decorations this year. No more spiderwebs and pumpkin guts… Here’s the Unique Halloween Decor we are loving this October: Growing up, my parents […]
Nine steps to master the home-buying process!
Buying a home is such an exciting, life-changing experience! But it can also be a daunting and confusing process, especially if it’s your first time. We’re here to help! Here are 9 steps to make the process as stress-free as possible: Want to learn more about the home-buying process? The Blume Group’s very own Sera […]
Six Things that we’re excited about this fall!
Well, it’s officially fall in Chicago! That means cooler weather, warmer jackets, colorful leaves, and football games. But there are lots of other things to be excited about. Here’s everything that The Blume Group team is excited about this season. Kate likes cool weather & warm drinks: I’m a sucker for cheesy fall outdoor activities! […]
Composting: The easiest way to save the planet!
What if I told you that one small change in your kitchen could leave the planet in a better place? Sounds kind of crazy, right? Well, it’s true. Composting is an extremely easy way to add nutrients to the soil, recycle food scraps, reduce landfill waste and improve air quality. And all you have to […]
