So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Easy Home Decorating Ideas

By Heather Smith

Sometimes all it takes to liven up a room is a little thought and care about a few items or accents. Here are some quick tips to spark your thinking about improving your home decor.

The most important thing is to create a focal point for every room. Focal point is the main feature, decoration, furnishing or spot in the room that draws attention.

Any main feature in a room can be its focal point, such as a balcony with a garden view, a sliding door leading out into the foyer or a built-in revolving cabinet for storing and displaying collectibles or liquors. If the room doesn't have any striking feature, you can easily make one. It can be anything from an area rug to a large mirror, or an artwork to photos on the wall.

If you can't decide on what to make as your focal point, consider something that reflects your personality or style. It can also be a piece special to your family. You will have an ideal focal item too if it's something that can be the subject of conversation with your guests, and any personal item with a good anecdote makes a good candidate.

Coordinate prints and patterns. Give your home decor the look of a professional interior designer's work by learning how to coordinate patterns and prints in wallpapers and fabrics.

In order to coordinate properly, ensure that the background colors for the patterns or prints are the same. There should be a uniform look. Make sure too that the colors in the pattern are the same, hence its name, right? Finally, spice up the patterns by pairing with a textured or plain fabric.

Small changes mark the seasons. Fresh up your decor from season to season with a few small changes.

Getting an item that can be used for the different seasons such as a reversible drapery panel is a good way to save money. You don't have to buy new pieces every time the season changes. It's also a good idea to invest in quality seasonal decorations such as floral fabrics for summer and spring, and dark-colored, thick fabrics for autumn and winter.

Changing your decors to fit the season is the fastest way to have a room makeover. In addition, it will give your home a stylish look, well-suited to the current time.

Mark the season's change with extra warmth as well. Replace a cotton bedcover with a down duvet and a light throw with a heavier afghan when the weather cools down.

Fabrics vary according to their function. They don't only differ in colors or designs but more importantly, in texture.

Cotton is one very dynamic fabric that can be used for practically everything. It comes in various colors, finishes and patterns. Cotton is the material of choice for drapes, table linens and covers.

The exact opposite is velvet. This fabric is more formal and sophisticated. The texture too is thicker. It may be a smooth material but it is very durable. Others are nylon and polyester that are made to resemble natural materials like cotton, linen, leather and suede.

To complete the fabrics, denim and linen offer a different look to your furnishings. Denim is sturdy and great for laidback spaces, while linen looks amazing when pressed.

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