Spring & Home Decorating - A Fresh New Look

Spring & Home Decorating - A Fresh New Look
By Bonnie P. Carrier, Fri Dec 9th

Open Windows … Curtains fluttering from a warm breeze … The airsmells fresh and clean … Buds on the trees are beginning to open… Tiny flowers are popping up threw the ground … Finally thatlittle bird with the red breast is back All of these can onlymean one thing “Spring” has arrived. Those days of blusterystorms and frosty drafts have come to an end. With spring comesa renewed burst of energy. Having been shut inside for months wenow want to get up, get going and do things. This presents amarvelous opportunity for home decorating, a chance to give theinside of our homes a fresh clean look to match the emerging newlook outside. You now want to think light, bright and breezy,exactly like a beautiful spring day. The following are a fewideas to help get you started. Hang a wreath covered with prettysilk flowers on the front door. This makes a cheerful greetingto anyone entering you home. Replace heavier drapes with lighterfabric and color. For example: Pastel colored shears or CaféCurtains. If privacy is not an issue, try just a lightweightvalance or scarf across the top of the window. The idea here isto let the sunshine in. A new fresh look for you furniture mightbe just the ticket. Slipcovers are the perfect solution. If thebudget is a concern, slipcover just one piece in the living orfamily room. Another idea is to cover the dinning chairs; thisin itself will give a kitchen or dinning room a fresh look.Painting rooms a lighter color can make a dramatic change. Infact color can completely alter the look and feel of a space.Bring in spring with accessories. Floral arrangements Lighterweight throws, it can get a little chilly in the eveningDecorative pillows in lighter colors or with a floral patternLighter weight area rugs like sisal, which will also work greatinto the summer, as they are easy to clean. Choose a naturalcolor sisal rug and get creative, use stencils, paint squares,stripes or applying appliqués. Scent is another part of yourspring home decorating. Candles and Potpourri are not just forthe winter months. There are many lighter scents perfect forbringing in spring. The following are just a few examples ofwhat is available. Lilac Rose Tulip Heather No matter whatchanges you decide to make in your home decorating this springhere’s something to remember, “As the days become warmer openthose windows and

let the fresh air fill your home.” It’s one ofthe best ways of bringing spring in and best of all its Free.One final thought, even though the snow is gone and the grass isturning green, please remember our feathered friends. They willalways give us enjoyment and entertainment no matter what theseason maybe.

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About the author:Bonnie P. Carrier is the creator of Savvy Home Decorating. Sheis the mother to two grown daughters and a very spoiled 4yr oldBlue Merle Sheltie named Toby. Having been a homemaker for over23yrs has provided years of experience in budget decorating andorganization. Stop by Savvy Home Decorating-www.savvy-home-decorating.com - for ideas and tips on budgetdecorating: