Hello winter!
As you know, February is the shortest month of the year, but it carries its winter days. As the temps continue to reflect winter; your home should maintain warmth, comfort and an
inviting atmosphere for you and your family members.
We have the tendency to put a lot of effort in spring, summer
and fall seasons by cleaning, planting, and maintaining our landscape, but now
it's time to focus on winter... winterizing our home.
What inspires
you? What is your inspirational season or vacation spot?
Ocean
• Beach
• Mountains
• Clear blue skies
That which
inspires you can help you pinpoint the color that suits your style. Bring your
inspiration inside your home. Whether you use rich/vivid colors or neutral
colors, your decor should reflect your PERSONALITY, your STYLE, your HOME.
A cold winter
day with freezing temps, tree limbs hanging with ice or a winter day white as
snow doesn't mean your living spaces have to be cold and sterile. You want to
maintain a relaxing mood in your home. Give it a pop of color, as color gives
added warmth.
Let's prepare for the winter months with the front entrance. First, display weather
resistant pillows on the front porch chairs that coordinates with the outside
trimming of your home. Spruce up the front door with a touch of paint. These
are affordable transformations that create an inviting curb appeal just for you
after a long day at work.
Next, take a
peak in your closet. What color dominates your wardrobe? Take a clue and
accessorize your bedroom with throw pillows, window treatments or a throw at
the end of the bed with this color. If you are not intimidated by rich colors,
create an accent wall.
Autumn has a
variety of colors to choose from: orange, brown, red and yellow. Can you
visualize burnt orange throw pillows displayed on a creamy white sofa or a pop
of red in a room painted white with a serving tray/three colorful vases
displayed on a cushioned ottoman and an area rug with the same color
coordination? This is an invitation to cuddle up on the sofa with a good book
and a cup of coffee.
Artwork and
accessories with texture and color can create a relaxing atmosphere through out
your living spaces.
Let it snow! Let it snow!
MiMi
Design Diva
