Winter, No Wait, Spring Is Coming

Spring is in the air, almost.  We are on the last few dregs of winter and the first day of spring is just around the corner.  It is time to through back the curtains, stow away the heavy blankets and storm windows, and open up the doors.  Just like we prepare our homes for fall or winter, it is time to prepare for spring.  Not only is it time for spring cleaning, it is also the time to refresh, our homes that is.  One of the best ways to do that is to bring the outdoor inside.  There is nothing better to brighten up a room, and our moods, after the long winter than to pepper your home with live plants and fresh cut flowers.  Not only do they help to improve the air quality with in the home, they can also add that little pop of color that just adds something special to our lives.  Speaking of color, we could all have a little more of it in our lives.  Adding some new accent pieces, throw pillows, or even new window treatments to any room, can make it feel completely new.  For the more adventurous, painting an accent wall or the whole room can do wonders to change a drab and cold room to something more exciting and warm. 

For those of you, who don’t want to go overboard on the spending, there are ways you can perk up your home for spring.  Try rearranging your existing furniture or decorations.  Putting things in new places can completely change the atmosphere with in a room and can give your home a fresh new look without breaking the bank.  Move that chair from the bedroom into the living room, or highlight a piece of art that has been hanging in the back bed bedroom, by moving it into the from hall.  Just varying the position of the couch so it has a new focal point to look at can make a big difference.  Even just changing how you stack the books on your bookshelf can bring new life to a room.  Just for a kick, try arranging the books by color and you will be amazed at the results.  And last but certainly not least, the easiest way to make your house look anew is to come in with a good attitude.  The best way to do that is to brighten up your entryway to make your home an inviting place to come to.  This is the first impression people see of your home, so, spruce up that placemat, plant some eye-catching plants and flowers, and make it your own.