All the holiday decorations are down and my house seems empty! With the media shouting economy downturn I am in dire need of a pick me up. What can one do? I have scoured the web and magazines looking for great ideas on a dime. I feel that many must be feeling the same so here are my top five inspirations:
Paint! I have picked up a new pot of paint and will be transforming my master bedroom from boring grey to a creamy white. My master will get a lick of beige and an inexpensive pop from dollar store art canvas's painted in a fantastic stencil of black and white... maybe with a kick of orange, blue or green. ( I just cannot decide)
CushionséFabric! As I already have more cushions than one girl rightfully needs; I have picked up some inexpensive cushion covers (Toscana has some right now) for my family room and living room. I am playing with fabrics I never would normally use like florals and stripes. They are making me feel really happy every morning. Fantastic!
Florals! Forget the traditional florals... and really who feels they should be buying fresh florals every couple of days in this economy.(though my favorite are grocery store roses in orange or pink this time of year) I have purchased some beautiful white sticks and have placed them in the largest glass vase I own. It is right smack in the middle of my dining table and I love it! It brings a natural sexy ambience. Large branches from your yard will do the same thing.
Features! Why not use what I have here and create a big new feature! I have stripped my walls and shelfs of pictures and created one wall filled with them. It is fresh and fun. Family pictures a funky mirror, a few pen drawings and voila!
Now some web sites for inspiration:
Living Rooms:
Master Bedroom:
Have fun!
