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

Sunday, July 10, 2011

What Does Your Home's Entryway Say about You?

By Abbie Osborne-Wilson


Do you pay attention to your entryway the same way you do with the rest of your house? You should! Bear in mind the impression you make with having a cluttered, soiled and plain entryway. This is the entrance to your home, so start the beautiful mark right there, where you enter your house.

Decorating goes better if you have a clean space to work on. Avoid creating mess in the entryway. Strewn shoes, coats and hats are not cute! Have storage for these items, especially if you're having a gathering and more of these things will surface. You can buy a small closet or a coat rack. If you implement the Asian custom of taking off the shoes before entering the home (this is great for maintaining cleanliness), have a shoe shelf for storing footwear and possibly some house slippers for the guests.

Make the entryway attractive by painting it a new color or repainting the old color. This way, the space will look fresh. If you want a different motif, consider a shade that looks inviting and cheery. You can also paint a neutral shade then mix it with a brighter color for a dramatic effect.

Third, decorate the entryway. Yes, beautifying is not only for the main rooms. The entryway will benefit too from decorating, which will consequently be favorable to your home. An attractive welcoming area of the house creates a positive impression. Hang wall decors and repaint the entryway walls. You can also place potted plants or if there's space, place a small chest for displaying a vase of flowers and a cute container for the keys. Beautiful and functional. How nice is that?

Highlight these decorative items with good lighting. It should be sufficient enough to brighten the entrance at nighttime. A soft yellow glow also looks cozier compared to the blinding white light.

Lighting is also very important. Have sufficient amount of lighting that is not blinding yet not too dim. Just enough is the keyword.

Decorating the entryway is well worth the effort. It's an investment for improving your home. What a great way to welcome guests and for coming home, don't you think?




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