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You really
don't need to go out and buy new furniture and paint the walls yet
again. Was that a collective sigh of relief I heard from all the
husbands out
there? A refreshing new look can easily be achieved by adding a
colourful rug
over that tired old carpet. Toss a few bright pillows on that neutral
sofa or
throw a warm and fuzzy shawl across the chair. Artwork can also
be changed
seasonally - why not switch that sunflower print to a harvest themed
still life?
Something as simple as a large glass bowl of pinecones on the table
will give
you an interesting centerpiece.
Anything we
do to beautify our surroundings is good for the soul. The city is
hectic, our schedules are crazy, our calendars cluttered and our
minds are
full - wouldn't it be nice to bring order, balance and harmony to
our rooms?
Feng Shui experts agree that a peaceful home environment has immediate
health benefits. The art of redesign is based on those same principles
and
your home can have a Zen-like quality.
Let's face
it - we have what we have because we like what we have.
There's no need to get rid of your favourite pieces just to keep
up with the
latest designer trends. Even if your sofa was handed down from great
aunt
Hilda, you happened to inherit your grandmother's dining suite,
and your
husband likes a sleek, modern look - it can all work together with
the proper
placement of furniture and the right amount of editing and accessorizing.
Don't be afraid to experiment. Go ahead and bring that old rocker
up from
the basement and just live with it for a few weeks. Chances are
you'll soon
curl up with a good book and you probably won't even notice that
all the
leaves have fallen from the trees.
Just relax
and enjoy.
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