Showing posts with label spring decorating. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spring decorating. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

How to welcome Spring into your home a little early this year!


Spring cannot get here soon enough!  Yesterday here in Maryland was a tease, with sunny skies and almost 50 degrees.  Today?  In the 30’s with wet, sloppy snow.  All the weather flip-flopping is not good for one’s mood or health!

So, I ‘ve decided to come up with a game plan to bring Spring to me, in my own home.  Next week I am going to start implementing touches of warmth, sunshine, and new growth through small changes in décor.  And, if you have the budget – you can go big – through furnishings, etc.

In my own personal experience, the change that makes a biggest impact on my space are the window treatments.  This may simply be because I tend to look toward light sources, which are often windows.  You may be more drawn to looking at the floor, foreground, or anything with in your eye level.  Next time you walk into a room, notice where your eyes go first.  Once you pinpoint that point of focus, start by making updates in that area for the most bang for your buck.  Then, if you want, spread out!


Simply swapping out heavy dark drapes, which may be appropriate for winter, with airy, white window treatments will lighten up the entire room and allow more light to enter the room.



Window treatments need not cost a leg and an arm,  treatments like roller blinds are not only affordable but are also being offered in chic and modern designs by manufacturers like Web-Blinds.


If your focus tends to be on the floor, than consider adding a colorful rug, or a rug in a lighter weave, or one with a beautiful pattern.

Get in on the chevron insurgence, but keep it unique with this pear-hued rug.

So many beautiful rugs - so little time!

If new window treatments or a carpet is not in the budget right now.  You'd be surprised at the amount of life that a grouping of new throw pillows can breathe into a room!








All these pretty rugs and pillows are available at Joss & Main (You have to create a login to shop, but it's free and fast) .

Do you have any plans to lighten and brighten your space before Spring or when Spring arrives?

This post in partnership with Web-Blinds.com

Friday, June 8, 2012

Friday I Spy Wishlist - All about summer

I might have gone a little overboard with this Friday's wishlist, but something about changing seasons (it's supposed to hit 90 in MD this weekend!) makes me want a new sundress or a bright accessory for my home.





hmm...which bag do I like best..?


must have this cute little dress


this shirt is so chic and breezy looking..

Some goodies for my home..


Anything by Laura Ashley says springtime.
pastel towels

mmm...fruit infused water
what a super chic way to picnic or pack your lunch

Like anything you see? Me too...it's all on sale at ideeli...

Friday, April 13, 2012

My spring wishlist!

My apartment is still in cold weather mode, and could really use a little spring pep-up and some brighter color.  Here are a few things I just added to my list.


These pillows would be AMAZING on my couch or my bed...
This really pretty console table is on sale for only $186!  - A great choice if you love nature and organic shapes, but you aren't into full-on rustic decor.


I've had my eye on these tables for awhile - they're chic and I haven't seen them before.  I just don't think I have space for them right now...bummer.


I've always loved the lines of this chair.
What changes, if any, do you do to pep up your home for spring and the warmer months ahead?

PS:  If you like what you see here - it's all on sale at HauteLook.  If you're a member - go to their home section for these sales, if you aren't a member - you can use my link (it's fast and free to sign up).

Friday, March 2, 2012

A no fail way to brighten up your day...

beautiful bright flowers...  it is gloomy today, but looking at the flowers on my desk I can't help but smile.  The color combo. is divine.

happy Friday!



tip: I bought these flowers 7 days ago, and just from a grocery store! I cut the stems (with sharp snips so as not to crush the stems, therefore inhibiting water from getting to the bloom), and stripped off all leaves. I change the water every or every other day and stir in a couple of drops to bleach and a heaping spoonful of sugar.
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