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Tuesday, November 13th, 2018
Collectors Room Pieces: Set up a formal dining space this Thanksgiving.
When the word Thanksgiving is mentioned to you, what things run through your mind? You probably think of the pilgrims and Indians but the real story is less joyful than these. In fact, the history of Thanksgiving is laden with wars and slavery. The Pequot women and children were the ones who inspired Thanksgiving with their yearly Green Corn Festival.
Let’s not tackle how the Dutch and English mercenaries celebrated their Thanksgiving, neither the other frenzied celebrations because those events were tragic to say the least.
It was George Washington who finally decided that only one day every year should be set aside as Thanksgiving and, eventually, Abraham Lincoln decreed that this day become a legal holiday.
So what are the things that you are grateful for? The mere fact that you have a roof over your head and good food to eat are awesome reasons to celebrate and give thanks.
Most of the time, people forget how lucky they actually are with all the things that they take for granted such as a soft bed, a clean and spa-like bathroom, and a spacious home. All these are reasons to celebrate this coming Thanksgiving.
Let’s Eat
It’s Thanksgiving so it’s the perfect time to gather the family, celebrate, and eat. What’s Thanksgiving anyway without ample food on the table? This is the time to feast and to devour, ingest, gobble up, wolf down your food or even to pig out.
Polish off your plates when you serve these foods –
Traditional Turkey
But of course. What is Thanksgiving without family members carving a huge turkey? This bird is often prepared whole and filled with vegetables, fruits or some other stuffing.
Turkeys are usually seasoned with several herbs and spices and then roasted over open fire or inside an oven. Be sure to roast this till it’s deliciously tender but still juicy.
It takes skill to properly roast a turkey. There are many videos showing how to roast this bird so that it’s still juicy once it’s done.
The Thick Gravy
The turkey will have juices once it is being roasted. Don’t let this go to waste. Turn the turkey juices into a thick gravy sauce which you can use to flavor the mashed potatoes.
Stuff ‘Em Right
The stuffing is the filling or also referred to as the dressing. This goes inside the turkey before it is roasted. Traditionally, the stuffing is comprised of bread, herbs, and sausage.
The Creamy Mashed Potatoes
This is another traditional Thanksgiving food. To serve this, you must first boil and peel the potatoes. Once they’re cooked, have them mashed till they are soft and creamy. Add milk, butter, and a few spices according to your liking.
Varieties of Corn
If bread rolls are a staple during Thanksgiving meals, then so is corn.
Corn can be served as cornbread, creamed corn or corn on the cob.
Sweet Cranberry Sauce
The sour, sweet and tangy flavors of the cranberry sauce are what make this sauce the best sauce for the turkey. There are many shops that sell the cranberry sauce but you can also make your own if you have ample time.
Make this sauce by boiling cranberries, lemon zest, sugar, and water. Simmer over a small flame then you’re done.
Candied Yams
The yellow, sweet potatoes are known as yams. They have a soft texture and they can be used as a side dish or could even be served during the main course. These can be baked, mashed or be made as casserole.
Add some spices, butter, brown sugar, and top with marshmallows for the perfect baked candied yams.
Sweet as a Pumpkin Pie
The pumpkin spice is a reminder that Fall is happening indeed. There’s pumpkin spice cookies and coffee, even bagels and sausages. But it’s the pumpkin pie that’s to beat.
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Monday, November 12th, 2018
The rich colors of fall are seen throughout this bedroom. Featured here are pieces Fine Furniture Design’s Regal Collection.
Each season comes with its spectrum of colors. The hues that you end up using in your home depend hugely on your personality. Fall probably has one of the most interesting palettes to offer with its deep browns, rustic reds, warm oranges, and deep greens.
As the weather becomes ever cooler and the outdoors show the most colorful delights, don’t you think it’s time to warm up your interiors with these interesting hues?
Huge Florals
What could be lovelier than this trend? And who says florals only have to appear during spring?
Find the blousy florals and put them on your bedding, cushions, and even as murals. You can then keep the rest of the design elements basic so that the flowers become the star of the show.
Hip Neutrals
If you can’t do florals this fall, then that’s fine. You can always create the modern look with neutrals. Be sure to emphasize your natural-looking furniture pieces. Be sure to focus on wood grains, stripped timbers, and natural patinas.
Team these up with neutral blocks and soft gray pieces for a more calming effect.
Gold Is In
Gold this fall? Why not?
Gold never goes out of style and it will always be in no matter what the season. You can use this as the statement piece or you can accessorize with this color.
This luxurious color gets its inspiration from the fallen leaves. From the pile of oranges and reds, you can also find gold, curled up pieces that can serve as an inspiration for your design creativeness this fall.
How about a gold carpet? The design possibilities are endless with this amazing color.
Black Is Back
The huge fans of the monochrome palette will surely love this color. This is all about the use of black accessories such as beaded pendants, a shelving unit with hints of this deep color and consoles in block color.
Combine black with textured pieces and its usual partner – white – to achieve a delicious design balance.
Bolder Than Ever
Many who design their homes during fall tend to imagine that they will use only the warm colors of leaves, wood accents and berries. But there is so much more that this season can offer in terms of giving life to your home through colors.
Have a beautiful burst of colors in your home this season. Add wild pink, plums, burgundy, and umber orange to your designs. And how about altering the accent wall with your chosen bold color?
Find the bold shades in different-shaped furniture pieces. Go for blocks to emphasize the boldness of the hues and use stripes and geometrical pieces.
Nostalgic Scandi Look
Of course, what would work would always be the classics. Get your design inspirations from the fall colors of sage green, neutral browns, beiges, and golden yellows.
These are not the same as the bright and invigorating hues of summer, though. Fall is the season that tells everyone to enjoy Mother Nature’s show. Whether you like the traditional upholstered pieces or versatile furnishings, you will always find a good use for subtle throws, interesting area rugs, and flower arrangements.
Don’t think that subtle is boring, though. The Scandinavian design could also become your inspiration for your interior design this season. After all, winter isn’t far away and the Scandi colors are perfect even for the upcoming winter.
Recreate a nostalgic look but with a Nordic edge by updating your home with deep blue aqua and yellow color palette. These will surely make the furnishings pop as they are mixed and matched in the different rooms in your home.
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Friday, November 9th, 2018
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Would you like to have your own indoor garden? Not everyone has this in his or her home so having one would make your habitat a unique one. A well-kept garden inside your home is a wonderful sight to behold plus the plants have the power to improve the air quality and mood of every family member.
Here are some practical tips that can help you set up your dream indoor garden –
Prepare the Seeds
Being seed savvy means perusing several seed catalogs from different companies. Compare what seeds they offer. See also the different seeds per region. Find the ones that are most suitable to your area.
The second step is to make a list of the plants that you would like to grow in your indoor garden. Know that there are potential losses especially when you’re new to the whole aspect of gardening.
Germination happens over time so take it easy. Do not plan a lot of seeds at once because too much can overcrowd your garden. Just plant a few plants as extra but remember not to overcrowd.
Now here’s something to note when you’re going to plant tomatoes – don’t start planting them too soon. Annual flowers – at least most of them – must be sown indoors approximately six weeks prior to the frost.
There might be a need to soak, scratch or even chill the seeds prior to planting. Check the packet and follow the instructions to the letter. Be sure to use clean containers only. Many seed catalogs already offer peat pots, seedling flats, and growing bins.
In the absence of these containers, you can always rely on the good ol’ egg carton compartments. Just don’t forget to poke some holes at the bottom of the carton so excess water can easily drain.
While it’s early, label the seedling containers now. After all, what could be more frustrating than not knowing what you actually planted in your garden?
Use Planters
There are different kinds of planters. Hanging planters whether the metallic or macramé versions are wonderful ways to hang your plants. You can hang them so that they can get direct sunlight and also to free up floor space.
There are also sub-irrigated planters. These are for plant owners who constantly forget to water their plants. This feature has an internal reservoir for water. There are even those that come with water level indicators. What’s great about this is that your plants can drink water anytime that they’re already dehydrated.
Plant stands are ultra stylish and they can stand cozily in a nook or cranny in your home. With the correct lighting, they can be a featured design element.
If you plan on setting up a terrarium, then set up a glass one that can be artfully designed with cacti, air plants or succulents. Window boxes are for smaller plants like herbs and select air plants and succulents.
Consider Plant Lighting
If you want to maximize chlorophyll absorption, then use blue and red lights. A LED grow light bulb is a great way to hasten flower and plant growth.
You can also have an adjustable LED lamp for healthier blooms and leaves. This is best for those plants that do not have ready access to natural light.
Pick the Right Soil
It is best to study the different soils that go with particular plants. Professional grade soils with the right pH balance and mineral content are usually the best options.
There are also expert gardeners who say that Perlite soil is also good because of its volcanic mineral ball contents.
Lastly, when all the seeds, planters and soils are bought, then consider what tools you will also need. You could have a watering globe, an oil spray for spider mites and bugs, watering cans, pruning shears, spade, snips, and shovel.
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Thursday, November 8th, 2018
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The holidays are here and it’s time to retract to your cozy homes and enjoy the indoors a bit more. One of the finest ways to enjoy indoors is to have massage therapy right in your own home.
Massage therapy has been proven to offer a lot of health benefits. It does not just give positive effects but it can also relax and soothe the senses. But the massage is just as good as the massage room. It is crucial to have a room that was especially set up for therapy.
Of course, the massage room must be peaceful and noiseless (if possible). It must also be designed and decorated according its purpose.
Choose the Relaxing Hues
It all begins with the right color. Your massage room must be painted with warm colors in order to enhance the relaxing effects. Do not use bold and bright colors, especially the jarring ones, because these will excite rather than relax the senses.
Lighter shades are the best options.
Mood Lighting
After considering the paint colors, it’s time to think about the kind of lighting that you can use in the massage room. Use brighter and more colorful lights that match the shades of your walls.
Lights and lamps should be shaded so that the brightness is aptly controlled. This is so you can dim the lights as needed. There are also colored spa LED lights in the market these days. Find which color will create your ultimate massage room.
Lighting isn’t the only element that should be controlled. Even the temperature inside the room must be balance. It should not be too warm or too cold. It must be the temperature that is conducive to relaxation.
Add Plants
Another good option when it comes to natural calming in your massage room is to bring in plants and flowers. Their size shouldn’t be too huge, though, because they could easily overwhelm the senses.
You can also add potpourri which are dried spices and petals in a small sack or bowl. These are the simplest and most natural ways to add relaxing scents in the room.
Massage Room Furniture
The furniture pieces that will be brought in to the massage room must have the correct size. It must fit well so that the room won’t appear crowded. Find furniture that can give you enough storage and space for massage supplies.
Every massage room must have comfy chairs and a massage table. These are important for those varied massage therapies that will be performed there. Arrange these pieces so that they will not clutter the room. Have the tables set up so that the massage oils and lotions are easily accessible when they are already needed.
Don’t forget to add pillows and towels as well as the essentials such as oils, cleansers, antiseptic wipes, lotions, tissue paper, and utensils.
Leave ample space for people to walk around in. And do display your diplomas and certificates relating to massage therapy in one corner of the room.
Scents All Around
The massage room will be more relaxing with the correct scents inside. Scented candles are most appealing. Don’t light too many, though, as they can also overpower the senses.
Be aware also of people who may be allergic to scented oils and candles. Don’t light these scents and candles while massaging people who are allergic to these.
Soothing Music, Too
The massage room does not need to have huge speakers or the biggest sound systems. You can just set up a simple music player. Soothing jazz often does the trick.
The sound proofing inside this room must be so no noise would be able to get in. Remember that noise can easily hamper the relaxation process.
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Wednesday, November 7th, 2018
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The holidays are here and everyone seems to be busy prepping and shopping and moving about. If you’re redecorating your home this season, perhaps, you could consider the cottage style that is one of the looks that could best embody the joyful spirit.
When one thinks of cottage interior design, weathered paint comes to mind, as do stained wood, vintage-looking hardware and fittings, woodwork, and just about every bit that would add to the house’s nostalgic charm.
Almost every home needs a dash of coziness and an inviting interior is best embodied by the lived-in and carefree look that cottage style offers.
The cottage style, more than a method of designing, is actually a state of mind. It is a style that does not mind some imperfections, offers valuable treasures along with the new pieces, and it carefully blends different sets of furniture.
The cottage is a humble kind of home that will never be pretentious. It offers a lot of heart and it is one that you would be proud to show to everyone.
Cottage design is personal, comfy and casual. It is a parade of forgiving fabrics and furnishings that invite you to lie down and relax.
Cottage Style Has a Gentle Patina
One of the reasons why cottage style is perfect for the holidays is its gentle patina. It is almost the same as shabby chic because it has the same airy fabrics, light hues, and even the mismatched pieces of furniture. Faded prints are even welcome as are peeling paint from off the furniture and walls.
Now, be careful in showing a distressed abode because there is a very fine line between distressed and the beat up look. You can avoid the latter by balancing weathered pieces with soft-colored schemes. The furniture should be aged but it should still be more striking than the walls and window treatments.
Cottage Style Has Light Palettes
Cottage style is clean and soft. Think of cotton sheets fresh from being dried under the sun. There are no shocking lights, bright colors or even jewel tones in a cottage. Think of mixing creams and whites instead. You can also layer in pale blues, pinks, greens, and even the washed-out colors.
Do not overuse pastel, though. Use just one or two shades. But if you cannot resist the beckoning of bold colors, then just limit the boldness to smaller accessories.
Wrought-iron beds and battered tables can be freshened up with a can of light paint and a paintbrush. Or you can just peruse our cottage pieces.
Cottage Style and the Beadboard
Cottage style is not cottage style without the beadboard. This is that classic grooved paneling that’s easy to install. It is a piece that adds warmth and character to a bland wall. This piece easily pops up because of its rich texture.
Cottage Style Equals Femininity
There is something gentle about the cottage interior design. Just look at the fabrics used and you can sense femininity in the florals, the eyelet, even the stripes, and the gingham. You will also likely see textured pieces like linen, cotton, and burlap.
Use curtains that are sheer, simple and breezy.
Be sure to use just a bit of florals because overdoing it will ruin the cottage touch. Mix and match, don’t be afraid to do so but be careful because you might create an overly sweet place.
Cottage Style and Slipcovers
Cottage style is synonymous with slipcovers and vice versa. The covers offer low-maintenance and even hide the not-so-pleasant parts of the couch. Have your cottage home look laidback but, at the same time, crisper.
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Tuesday, November 6th, 2018
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Many homeowners today automatically conclude that Victorian interior design is way out of their reach. In reality, you don’t need much to set up a Victorian dwelling by using the simple principles of design. Add a dash of creativity and you should do well.
Looking Back
The Industrial Revolution paved the way for Victorian interior design. The machineries made ornate pieces easy-to-own for middle class families. And with the middle class becoming more affluent, they were motivated to prove their social standing. They did this by improving their homes’ architectural features through the installation of wall sconces, the creation of ceiling panels, and adding tapestries.
Owning many decorative stuff was a sign of good taste for a lot of Victorian households. Fewer furnishings, to them, proved that the dwellers belonged to the lower class.
Victorian Mood Lighting
Entryways and dining rooms are two of the most important rooms in a Victorian home. The lighting for these rooms comes from candles and wall sconces. There are also decorative lamps that prominently illuminate the rest of the house.
Victorian Wall Coverings
What’s typical for Victorian homes is a rich, dark palette. More than the beauty of the rich hues, this characteristic of every Victorian home was done because of the pollution that rampantly stained the light-colored walls at the time.
Deep crimson and bottle green are the go-to colors for this time period. If you can set up a floral wallpaper, then you’re still on the right track. The wallpaper colors of that era were green, blue, red or tan with layers of florals. Later, during the Gothic era, leaf patterns and earth tones became the in thing for wallpapers and tapestries.
Nature scenes were also common as well as faux finishing. If you want to mimic the look, be sure to find the best deals online. You can also add gold paint your wall treatments so that they will have a gilded feel.
Victorian Window Treatments
The curtains for this era were heavy and rich-colored. Most of them were also pleated and were hung over curtain rods with gilding. To make them look more opulent, these curtains were wool or silk-lined.
Victorian Flooring
If you want your flooring to look authentic for this time period, then choose from matting, parquet, drugget, tiles, carpeting, or floor cloth. Don’t forget that the color of the flooring must harmonize with the rest of the design elements so choose well.
Victorian Furniture
The ushering in of the Industrial Revolution back then opened an interesting era of furniture making. Because of the availability of machineries, furniture pieces were massively produced. The prices then dropped and the styles were greatly varied.
The Victorian era was one that enjoyed a lot of embellishments but none of the garish type but more of the elegant beading, lace, and embroidery.
Curved edges were a famous style during the early and the middle Victorian era. During the late part of this period, these pieces were replaced with overstuffed pieces that were greatly inspired by Eastern furniture.
A Fusion of Styles
Since you’re embracing a style of eclecticism of old, you should be ready to use diverse cultural foundations that evolved during that long time. The middle period was the moment of Romanticism while the Arts and Crafts flourished towards the end of the period. If you want the early look of this era, then go for the Gothic Revival look that was darker and richer and more textured.
Mostly, the Victorian period is one that’s associated with wealth and lavishness. Carefully consider the items that would give your home the biggest impact. And see to it that the accent pieces frame the major pieces that you end up choosing.
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Monday, November 5th, 2018
Fine Furniture Design’s Collectors Room pieces: Thanksgiving is all about formal dining and having fun with the family.
Thanksgiving is now right around the corner. If you have not planned yet, don’t worry, you still have ample time to do your preparations. And when you’re about to host a Thanksgiving dinner party, then you should seriously double-time.
Here are some smart ways that you can prep for this special occasion –
Inspect the Kitchen Tools and Equipment
Apart from planning the menu, it is also as important that you check on your kitchen tools and cookware. After all, you will need all these to cook the dinner. The basics are that roasting pan, meat thermometer, some pie dishes, and even the cutlery.
If you’re in charge of cooking, then you should also consider having your knives professionally sharpened. If you’re too busy to have it taken to the experts, then at the very least, you should have honing steel or a sharpening stone. It often takes days to have a knife sharpened so you should schedule this activity in advance.
Keep in mind that a dull knife is likely a dangerous knife so you wouldn’t want to get cooking with such a set of knives.
Make the Foods and Sauces Now
A frozen turkey remains that for a long time so you should consider when to thaw it. A huge, completely frozen bird will need sometime to thaw. Remember that for each four pounds of frozen turkey, you will need a day of thawing.
Thanksgiving time is gravy time. Since you’ll need a lot, why not tackle the duty of prepping this essential now? Worry not about the drippings because you can always add these to the gravy on the last minute for a more authentic flavor.
The cranberry sauce is also an important part of every Thanksgiving dinner. Although this is the case, there are times when you might forget it during grocery shopping.
Make sure that you do have this sauce during this special day. This contains sugar so it can be made and then kept and frozen in the fridge till the day.
Another Thanksgiving essential is the mashed potato. While the potato may not take freezing well, with mashed potatoes, it’s a totally different story. For as long as they are mashed and covered with lots of cream and butter, then this can be stored until the big day.
Another thing that you can make now are the dinner rolls. These can be baked now and then frozen until they are ready to be enjoyed on your Thanksgiving meal. You can also make and freeze the pie crust whether you’re going to use it for a pumpkin, apple or pecan filling.
Schedule Ahead
Even when you’re done prepping for the food and beverages that will be enjoyed during the Thanksgiving meal, it would be more helpful if you know how your day will exactly play out. You need to sort out your schedule in advance especially when it comes to cooking and baking.
You need to be certain about your schedule during this day. If you have travel plans for this date, then make sure that you have the right tickets for your train or airplane. Have these bought in advance so that you won’t have to pay for an astronomical amount.
Go over the tickets, connecting flights, your schedules, even the driving directions just to make sure that your trip is going to go smoothly. If you are going to check in a hotel, then book now. The earlier you book, the lower the rates.
And when you’re not heading out, you would need to make sure that your home is well prepped to accept guests during this wonderful occasion.
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Saturday, November 3rd, 2018
What element broke the monotony in this room? If you answered the rich, wood flooring, then you’re correct. Featured here is the Brookston King Bed from Fine Furniture Design.
Most people try to counter the cold seasons by using warmer color palettes. You don’t have to be led down the same path. You can, instead, embrace the stark beauty that the upcoming winter season is about to offer.
Keeping a home white and neutral can make a dark space appear illuminated and spacious. And since autumn and winter are seasons that require you to shut the windows, then a monochromatic color palette will definitely work to your advantage.
Now here’s a word of caution; a monochrome home could easily look bland, too, so you have to know how to set up a white-walled home without making it appear this way.
Choose the Right Furniture
The first step in achieving a beautiful neutral home is to pick the right pieces of furniture. In the living room, for instance, the right couch, accent pieces, and chairs can complement even the whitest of white walls. Stick with off-white cotton or linen on your seat fabrics. The right amount of wood elements will balance the starkness.
Add a Dash of Color
Here and there, don’t be afraid to add a dash of color that will balance the whitewashed surroundings. While your chosen style is streamlined and clean, it won’t hurt to add a pop of color that will cap the look.
An example is to put brass or gold hardware in an all-white kitchen. The hanging pendants in that room, if well chosen, should provide the necessary welcoming ingredient to the whitewashed ambiance.
Correct Lighting Only
The Boho chic room should have soft and romantic lighting. Nothing about it should be jarring, as this will only emphasize the unembellished theme that you’re setting up.
The Parisian bedroom is no longer just a dream. You can have this right in your own bedroom when you use twinkle lights along with a rustic wood headboard. Add a pair of warm-colored bed sconces and you have an intentionally stylish place of rest.
The Right Kind of White Please
You might think that whitewashing your home immediately means buying gallons of white paint. A monochrome home can have several layers of shades of the same neutral color.
When you still haven’t decided on the color that you would use to paint your room, be sure to pay attention to the lighting. A room that’s filled with natural light will naturally provide a warm tone. This is the room that needs the cool shades of white with gray or blue hues to balance the whiteness.
In the same manner, a smaller room that needs artificial lighting most hours of the day would benefit from the warmer shades of beige and creams.
Remember that white rooms can easily feel monotonous so know how to break up the zones by adding the correct textures and layers. Layering elements could be wooden logs, bricks, even that cozy area rug that you’ve been eyeing for the longest time.
Be Realistic
It pays to know your home. Not every shade or tint of white can work in your home. Of course, you still have to approach this project with a realistic mind. If your kitchen is a mess each time you end your cooking, then it would be a bad idea to have white walls there.
If you’re an art lover, then you can showcase a masterpiece on a blank wall. This can be that wide space right above the headboard or it can also be that spacious wall in the living room.
Whether you’ve decided to stage a Scandinavian space or just the cute shabby chic details, it’s really up to you. Just know that white is a wonderful canvas but it has the power to break your design scheme, too, so be very careful.
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Friday, November 2nd, 2018
These Humphrey Bogart pieces will look great in your reading nook this autumn and winter.
Is the winter season eager to unfold where you live? With the shorter daytime, this is the perfect moment to begin some serious planning for those nesting months. Yes, it’s time to light the hearth and just bond with your family indoors. With lots of cuddling and bonding moments ahead, it’s time to plan for activities that are meant to kill boredom.
Blockbuster Movies Galore
Now is the time to catch up in watching those blockbuster movies that you missed the previous summer. Now that you’re done sunbathing and gardening, there’s much time to spend snuggling and eating popcorn while enjoying all those exciting movies that you failed to watch.
Declutter then Redecorate
Once you’re caught up on your movies, it’s time to get serious and do some cleaning as well. Since you’re indoors anyway, you might as well take the time to check out the messy closets and all the nooks and crannies in your home.
Before you even commission a licensed electrician to check on your wiring systems if they’re ready for winter and before you even ask a plumber to look at your home’s plumbing system or before you check the roof, you should do the easy tasks first.
After decluttering, you can also move things around just to refresh the look in your home. Try hanging framed photos in different spots. You can also rearrange furniture or look for new design ideas on the Internet.
Get to Know Jane, Mary and William
Austen, Shelly and Shakespeare that is. Reading is one of the most wonderful things that you can do during winter. So just like your movie marathon, this is also the perfect time to catch up on your favorite novels and bestsellers.
And please don’t just read. This time, relish the moments by snuggling in your cozy and warm home. A mug of hot chocolate is also a must.
Plan the Garden
Winter is the best time to begin planning the upcoming year’s garden. Whether you’re going to plant a vegetable garden or a flowerbed this time, this cold season will help you dream about the colorful produce and flowers. Before you know it, spring will be on again and then getting those seedlings going would be late by then.
Plan Your Spring Getaway
Wintertime is also the best time to pick a destination for your spring vacay. You can book the flights as early as now so that you would be given the best fares. Spend the cold evenings researching travel sites and what destinations would best fit your schedule in spring.
Rest
Now when was the last time that you enjoyed a daytime nap? The human body needs to revitalize at night by having 8 or more hours of sleep (preferably). Those who get less than these end up with all sorts of unwanted health conditions.
It’s cold outside so just go ahead and take that midday nap in the coziest place in your home.
Enroll in a Class
Take advantage of your free time by learning something new. Even just a few hours of online tutorial or class can help you gain skills or enhance your existing know-how.
There are various online language classes to choose from and some arts and crafts DIY courses, too. Choose which one you would enroll in to while away the time this winter.
Camp In
If you have a fireplace in the living room, then it’s time to set up a campfire. Complete the activity with comfortable pillows, games, good storybooks, and snacks. This is also an amazing activity should the power go out.
Just relax in your pajamas and cozy up with those thick blankets.
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Thursday, November 1st, 2018
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Are you itching to make changes around your home? Before you set out on a shopping expedition, make sure that you got the inspiration that you need for a fresh start. If you want more ideas, here are some that just might spark your imagination –
Buy Interior Design Books and Magazines
Even online websites (such as this one) that blog about the different styles and design tips are rich resources. You can cut out the pictures of styles that you want and have them framed.
These framed cutouts will serve as the 10-minute change that you need. A series of artsy photos hung on a blank wall is the accent wall that’s awesome to look at. The right photographs would even serve as the conversation starters for your many social gatherings.
Repurpose Vases and Jars
Who says vases are just meant to hold flowers? And instead of overcrowding your cupboard with multiple vases, have them repurposed as necklace and bracelet holders.
And when you’re running out of space for your office supplies, just open some jars and put your pens there. What used to be a decorative jar is now a home office penholder or a paintbrush holder.
The role of the revamped jar does not stop here. Jars can also be repurposed as laundry soap holders or button storage jars.
Throws Are Life
What do you usually do with your throws? Many are used to just placing them at the foot of the bed. Some are placed on chairs or simply thrown to the floor. How about giving your throws a new life by wrapping them together with loose cushions of a sofa?
A variety of throws and pillows can easily revive a neglected and tired sectional. Combine and arrange pillows that you already have. Or, better yet, buy new ones that would surely increase the level of style in your home.
Swap the Furniture Pieces
The smaller furniture pieces can be swapped from room to room. Pieces like a stool, side tables and slipper chairs are the best mobile pieces to take from one room to the next.
The mudroom does not have to be boring. You can take an upholstered chair there for a luxurious change.
Decorate Your Bookshelves
Don’t think of bookshelf decluttering as a boring activity. With the colder nights ahead, it’s time to rearrange the books in your shelves and cabinets. Make this into a fun activity for the family by rearranging them according to their color or sizes. If you’re having a librarian’s spirit, then you can go ahead and classify them according to their topic.
‘Talk of declutter, you might as well level up your cleanup activity by going through your home office as well. Look for torn papers and envelopes, crumpled bills, even those old coupons. Take 10 minutes to clean up and then polish your office desk.
If you don’t have a system yet, it’s time to plan one and then assign bins and drawers for your documents and paperwork.
Clusters of Three
What easier way is there to redecorate your home than to group objects in threes?
Objects that are arranged in clusters of three are a visual arrangement that screams well-planned display. This power of three is not your random décor but a willful act of creating a visual delight.
When grouping, say, vases, don’t automatically group them according to their materials. It is okay to group glass vases with an interesting ceramic vase. To maximize the decorative effect, make sure to combine according to widths or lengths, too.
As for your colorful ceramics, go ahead and display them – they are meant to be enjoyed.
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