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Thursday, November 29th, 2018
Imagine yourself relaxing in the Sam Moore Living Room Ceira Swivel Glider 1644. What could be more perfect?
‘Had another stressful week? With the demands of work, school or lifestyles, people are often encouraged to take a breather. Between your family, work, the rigors of keeping a home, and everything else that needs your attention; you absolutely deserve a me time.
Spending time with yourself may seem simple to do and it actually is. There are so many ways that you can spend this quality time so you can rejuvenate your senses.
Read
Do you remember when the last time was that you enjoyed a good novel?
Reading is one of the most awesome ways to unwind. Not only is it relaxing, it can even take you to different places without you actually leaving your home. so go ahead and create your chocolate beverage, curl up under a blanket, and read a novel.
Pamper Yourself with Manicure and Pedicure
Head to a salon and get a good manicure and pedicure. This hour of pampering will take you a long way in terms of relaxation. Spare no expense in having your toes and fingers polished and moisturized.
Get a Mug of Yummy
Another way to spend quality time with yourself is to enjoy a cup of English tea, have a mug of beer or just have a glass of red wine right after dinner. You can also do this right after you finish your work or following the kids being tucked to their beds.
Your beverage choices are limitless. So just sit back, sip and relax.
Have a Massage
Having a manicure and pedicure is just the tip of the iceberg. There is an even more awesome way to extend your me time. Choose to pamper yourself with quality massage. This can also be your alone time as you feel all your stresses disappearing as you get a good rub of essential oils.
Just imagining this makes you want to rush to the spa straightaway, right?
Walk Away Your Worries
Also another way to spend your me time is to take a short walk outside. It is advisable to do this in the morning so you can also soak in Vitamin D while you breathe in some fresh air.
Take the time to enjoy the beauty of nature all around you. Just make sure to bundle up if it’s cold outside.
Have a Little Retail Therapy
What’s a little shopping spree in exchange for relaxation? So head on to you fave clothing, home goods or accessory shop and spend a little time buying some stuff. Just make sure to leave all your worries behind when you shop. And don’t bring your little one who might end up saying, “Mom, could you buy me this?”.
Retail therapy is something that you can do from time to time. This may not be a conventional way to have one’s therapy but it can have a lot of positive effects on you. Psychologists have observed that individuals tend to shop right before making a major decision in life. Americans, for one, spend money shopping when they are about to have a child or get married.
Shopping relieves anxiety and stress when done in moderation. Make sure that you don’t overspend or you’d end up being pained over extravagance.
Enroll in a Class
Your me time can also be an opportunity to enroll in a class. You can sign up for piano lessons, a few hours of painting lessons, baking, and whatnot. You can also sign up for a vocabulary class or learn a new language.
There are so many exciting things to do. What would you like to learn first?
French? Korean? The choice is up to you.
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Thursday, September 22nd, 2016
Hooker Furniture Home Entertainment Clermont Four Piece Wall Group
Have you ever experienced watching in a movie theatre only to come out with a terrible case of stiff neck? The first five rows often have this effect since you end up spending the next hour and a half tilting your head back. The greatest news about setting up your own theatre in your home is that you don’t have to go through this dilemma.
A family entertainment center or FEC is actually a term that is designated to an entire industry. This is also the same term used for a segment in that same industry.
If you want to bring the world of entertainment right into your home, then it’s time to learn a few guidelines –
Purchase the Right TV Size for Your Entertainment Center
Your natural inclination might be to buy the biggest possible TV that you can find. That humongous TV can instantly become the statement piece in the room. The problem with quickly picking a television is that it could turn out to be too large for the viewing distance. With the wrong size comes the inability to see the entire image or screen.
Low resolution images look bad when shown at a tight distance. With that overly large display comes a rather underwhelming show, so, instead of automatically purchasing the biggest projection screen or television, find out what is the ideal size for your home theatre.
There are online calculators that will tell you the right range of TV sizes for your home entertainment piece and the room where it is going to be situated. The general rule, though, is that the viewing distance must be between 1 ½ times the diagonal width of an HDTV, and about 3 times the diagonal of an SD screen.
Bernhardt Interiors Home Entertainment Entertainment Cabinet 366-860
Buy the Right Speakers and/or Subwoofers
Speakers come with their own cabinets because the drivers inside them need a good amount of space as well as air resistance. If these two are achieved, then you can be guaranteed of quality sound.
Speakers that are placed inside another cabinet, therefore, are, in essence, hidden. Their placement defeats the very purpose of having speakers in the first place. Consider placing your entertainment center in-wall if you need the speakers to be placed out of sight. This is a design that won’t take up much space while still yielding better sound.
This same rule should be doubled for subwoofers.
Invest in the Right Entertainment Center
An entertainment center is a piece of furniture that serves as a platform or hiding space for the TV. Corded equipment are also placed there which is why furniture manufacturers reinvented the entertainment center. Now, it is not just a functional storage piece but a display unit as well. Nowadays, don’t just expect to see a TV in an entertainment center. This could also hold travel mementos, books, even an interesting collection of wine.
You might love the TV as one of the most important appliances in your home but it should not be the only piece that should get attention from everyone. Imagine shelving your family photo albums in the entertainment center.
Keeping a stock of wine can also be another purpose of this furniture piece. You can begin with a bottle or two of wine standing upright in one of the shelves and have the rest of the rows filled up with some more bottles. Make sure that some wine glasses are also added to make the entertainment center a unique sight to behold.
Herringbone shelving can also become a part of this piece so that more bottles can be added. It is believed that this kind of storage is the best type that would keep the corks moist.
The entertainment center could also be bought at a size that can hold travel, architecture and cook books.
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Monday, July 11th, 2016
Contrast the starkness of white and this 1586-10458-GRY1 Note-To-Self Writing Desk 1586-75410D-GLD6 Swanson Upholstered Metal Side Chair with gold accents, the wooden desk and a vase of colorful roses.
The world that we now live in is a fast-paced one; because of this, it’s crucial that people slow down, take the time to relax, and unwind. People who are constantly on the go as they attend to their jobs, do grocery shopping and go about with mundane things are the very people that need a place of refuge. The great news is that they don’t have to travel far in order to get their much-needed rest. If all would only know how to set it up, their home could actually be a place of relaxation.
Boosting the Mood in Your Home
Upping the positivity in your home is as easy as choosing the right paint colors. There are just three primary colors to begin with but there are literally millions of mixtures to choose from. Yet if you know which color to look for, it would be easy to find the right texture that should go with it.
The creation of a sanctuary in your home begins with the obvious places – the bedroom and the bathroom. You begin and end your day in these rooms so, before you set out to have them painted in relaxing colors, make sure that you take away the clutter first.
After decluttering, you’re now free to choose from the soothing hues of bedroom palettes. Think of sea-glass green or celestial blue. Any of the two could work as the main color of your walls. If you want something different, mix in a pleasing hue and watch your experiment unfold.
White linens are classic and clean yet colorful pillows would make the bedroom much more interesting. Remember to keep the room clutter-free so that stress relief would be a breeze.
It might come as a challenge to come up with a painting project when it comes to the bathroom that has one tiny window or has none at all. Should this be the case in your home, be sure to look for colors that will lighten the mood up. Choose two to three shades of your favorite hues then use the darkest shade sparingly. The darkest colors should always go at the bottom part of the room then as you work your way up, be sure to have a lighter color. Doing so should open up the room, making it appear expansive and seemingly filled with light.
Take out the stress of choosing paint colors for the bathroom by taking hues from your tiles. You can use the same shade on your cabinet door. Navy blue paired with a lot of white will look highly dashing.
Calm Also Means Homey
If the cool color palettes discussed above don’t seem appealing to you, then it’s time to look into the warmer palette. This set of colors possesses the earthiness and sincerity that you need to achieve a relaxed vibe.
Make the headboard as the focal point in your bedroom by covering it with a textured material or an interesting color.
Make sure to contrast warm hues with a soothing color such as light gray. Use the light color on the three walls accompanying the accent wall or headboard.
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Standard Calm Colors
Soothing colors needn’t be limited to wispy hues. Just be extra careful in using bolder hues, though. Use those that are on the cooler side of your color wheel. This means sticking to the ever reliable shades of greens, purples and blues. Pink is also another color that can help bring peace and calm in a room. Feng Shui practitioners use this hue to soothe the energy inside a room.
Of course, you can always hype the palette by adding a small accent of any warm hue such as a dash of yellow green accessory, art or accent area.
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Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
FFDM’s Brentwood Collection depicted here the perfect relaxation/reading nook inside a typical bedroom.
One of the most cherished moments in every person’s life is that so-called alone time or me time. Most people nowadays don’t have much time in their hands so they feel that they deserve a quiet moment every now and then. Just as healthy eating and regular exercise are both important for a sound mind; relaxation is just as crucial. Your alone time can help you reflect and meditate so you can rejuvenate your mind for the next days.
Your Private Getaway
Indeed, no man can be truly autonomous. Sure, no man is an island, but creating your own meditation space can nourish deep thinking. It encourages you to think independently at the moment. There are, after all, thought processes that are better carried out when you are on your own.
Your private sanctuary is an amazing place to do that. There is no anxiety there and no desire to feel the companionship of anyone.
Time to Reboot
Always being on the go or being up on your toes can be exhausting. You will eventually come to a point when you’ll feel burnt out.
Taking some time to replenish in a quiet environment should decrease stimulation and stress. Remove any kind of distraction inside this special room (or nook) such as TV or any kind of gadget. Having these interruptions remove will improve the quality of rest that you will get from this private place.
Regenerating your spirit will be easy if you know how to set up your me space. This intimate space should allow you to flush out your mental clutter and even discover answers to certain problems.
Just as you would do in any ritual such as eating, exercising or even bathing, you must take time to regenerate. You need to be in touch with your inner self and this can happen when you physically pull away from the daily grind.
So what sort of interior design elements should you bring into this room? Since it is going to be a sanctuary, make sure that you choose the correct wall color to begin with. Pick from the cool color palettes. Available to use are pastels and other light hues such as powder blue, light green, muted yellow, and light pink. Veer away from glaring colors as these will only stimulate you to be more active rather than restful.
Still from FFDM’s Brentwood Collection, this furniture ensemble is the best spot to read and relax.11
“Me” Space Requirements
Life is already a rollercoaster ride so hold your horses and take the time to bring in some furniture pieces that can help you relax. A recliner could be a great solution for some; most prefer to set up a nook where they could read and ponder over their lives, though. The recliner could evoke sleepiness which is not what you would want during this moment. While you want to be relaxed, you wouldn’t want to fall asleep, though. Your goal is to rejuvenate through correct meditation.
This space can be no more than a nook in your bedroom or any less busy part of your home.
Your me space can also be your reading corner so it can be placed inside a home library or a quiet home office. What every reading corner needs are a small side table (enough to hold a book, lamp, your eyeglasses, and a pen). This lovely table can be matched with an equally lovely chair. For your comfort, you can invest in a cushioned chair so your reading or me moments would become more relaxing.
Lighting is an important element to consider when setting up your me space. Make sure that the light isn’t installed behind you as this will cause shadows to be formed right into that novel that you will peruse later on.
Life can be happy, sad, even challenging most of the time. Now that you have your me space, you can now refuel to take on even the toughest challenges that life would throw your way.
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Thursday, January 14th, 2016
This classic wooden bed comes from FFDM’s Highlands Collection
Do you believe that the bedroom is a sacred place? This is the very place where you sleep, relax, dream, and fantasize even. This can be a room that you have all for yourself or you might be sharing it with someone who you care for. While this room deserves privacy or even if it is dark and tiny, it need never be depressing.
Sprucing up your bedroom shouldn’t be complex. Here are a few tips –
Find Cozy Bedding
What could be more relaxing than climbing onto a comfy bed with luxurious bedding? Find pillowcases and bed sheets that make you want to go to bed each night. If moon and constellation, dots and stripes make the kids marvel at night, then have their bedding designs come in these patterns.
Hooker Furniture Bedroom Sunset Point King Fretwork Panel Bed fits perfectly in shabby chic, seaside or lakeside homes. This bedroom focal piece comes in cathedral white oak veneers.
Do you have a duvet that you want covered? It wouldn’t be wrong to experiment with some colors. If you want to splurge on your linen sheets then go silk! Silk pillowcases – would you believe – can make you a lot prettier in the morning? It may be myth for others but sleeping soundly through the night speeds up rejuvenation, hence, you look fresher when you wake up.
Let There Be Light
There are many different ways that you can bring in light into the bedroom. You can begin by hanging mirrors or by replacing the doors of sliding closets with mirrored ones. These should bounce the light throughout the room, making it a lot brighter than it really is.
Creating a fancy bedroom can also be as easy as installing lighting fixtures with Swarovski crystals. These will be the perfect rainbow projectors for your private space. You will be amazed at how the lovely rainbows will dance around your room.
‘Not a huge fan of rainbows? Then try to project stars on your ceiling instead. Salt lamps can also emit lovely light during the night. The salt is also good for your health as it clears away air-borne allergens such as pet dander, smoke or pollen.
Clean Up
You bedroom should not just look fantastic but also smell fantastic. It would be wrong for this room to smell musty. So it wouldn’t hurt to plug in that vacuum cleaner and to set up some scented candles. Some homeowners prefer oil burners to scented candles. Still others want those essential oils in humidifiers. Whichever way you choose to make your bedroom sweet-smelling, it really doesn’t matter. The bottom line is, you can sleep better if you clean up.
Maitland-Smith Accessories Fire Screen 1351-324 features intricate artwork, perfect in achieving a romantic bedroom.
Sparkle Up
If you want your bedroom to become more cheerful, then add some sparkles. This could be as easy as having a candle light reflected on your bedroom mirror. It can also be more elaborate such as adding crystal or glass chandelier.
‘Want it to be sassier? Then go bigger by adding curtains beaded with crystals in each window. Have the headboard decorated with crystal beads, drape a Moroccan wedding blanket at the foot of your bed, or just hang a mirror ball right above your bed.
A Standout Master Bedroom
The master bedroom is probably the most intimate area in your home. This is where you can express your creativity, style and your personality. Bedrooms are now a lot more than places for getting dressed or sleeping.
Expand the range of use for this room by adding an expansive closet space, a reading nook, or a private office. Adding features such as a fireplace will make a world of difference in terms of upping the air of romance. The fire screen can accentuate the fireplace, making the bedroom a lot more calming and interesting – perfect for a room meant for relaxation.
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