it's spring"

colors of green- rattan chairs

things that make me feel a sprig of spring

.......opening windows, the breeze from the Grand..... and a crisp white Bath!

What do you do to freshen your home with the Spring?

this " how to " DIY syndrome & image generated self help time on the tube, informs of much and inspires discontent......perhaps I'll take a chance floating a word or two of what I think I have learned about spaces and places

what they say about us! (scary) but....

and perhaps we might apply it to an approach for fresh beginnings.

1. just what does your home say?

each persons home is a unique expression of thier character,

Yours is no exception. Reading your space like a book and giving prominence to the elements that give the most pleasure and satisfaction are important to observe.

Tidy up- clean a space- declutter, share it and breathe....

let's freshen up our space!"

• first impressions
• establishing priorities
• hidden meanings

darn if those FIRST IMPRESSIONS don't give a whim of us

when people visit our inside living spaces-

they form an impression of our surroundings. Simple views are setting the tone.

The furnishings, pictures and ornamentation.

How you choose your colors and general order of your space image can really matter.....and set a precedence. One of which is really important to us. (Sometimes this part is really awkward) but....so the following.

Smell-temperature-textures of fabrics-colors-and the sounds in a home all have important parts to play. Sensual elements of the home create peace -

detox

nurture

and create

a haven

in a difficult to understand world.....

make it yours!

ESTABLISH PRIORITIES

understanding more about this impression will help you decide your priorities when it comes to freshening and re-inventing your space

1. furniture: comfortable demonstrates a desire to relax. Seating in a forward and conversational direction indicates you enjoy other peoples company and you wish them to feel wanted and enjoyed. Furniture that has more to do with settings and style reflect preoccupation with status. "hmmmm...really"
2. monitors for viewing need be 'viewed' as making our company second in importance- similar to responding to texting in front of your friends. Not a good thing. If you have a cabinet over it (even if you have to open it most of the time) it is thought to show you have a degree of control over the outside world and your home..... how about it news junkies?
3. lighting is an important element as the inclinations and romantic intentions are sometimes viewed. Low spa lighting and Indian, spot and feather relaxation music- can calm the events of a space. While classical waterfall music can stimulate. Oh, I'm so sure. But the studio in my home always is being criticized for these eventful tunes changing moods, right, so let the Pandora soar with a little James brown mix.
4. art work and photography are such an open display of those things that you place importance. Whether it be plants, animals, rock posters and for certain your sweet families and things that make you remember your past and place it's importance. This share is evidence of who you are... but let's be careful how and what we display. No home should totally exhibit "fridgeart" on every wall.
5. Let's face it - you all know that a tidy room, great music the smell of bread and the sound of trickling water makes you feel when you walk into a home. This inspires and settles our..."happy to be here" little souls.....you know it!
6. Smile, you all know how to create that great first impression.

more to come-