Winter! Oh the splendor of snow, fireside gatherings and good hair days!  By now, we all should have our Christmas and Holiday decorations packed away, well, except for those who traditionally leave their Christmas lights up all year ‘round.    If you're like us, this is the time of year that the house looks somewhat "blah."   We spent pre-holiday weekends decorating, rearranging furniture so the tree will fit, and filling the house with years of collected ornaments.    Now that everything is gone, it's well... b o r i n g.   

You may have taken advantage of post holiday sales and brought new pieces in to "fill the void."  While that is okay, there's a less expensive way to satisfy your need for change and bring joy back into your home.   Look around, up and down, in each room.   Take some things off your wall, a chair out of the dining room corner, or a couple of throw pillows and exchange them with items in your bedroom, move your artwork around, exchange end tables with bedside stands.  What?  You say the furniture doesn't match?  Who says it has to?  Latest trends in decorating is to "mix it up"  be eclectic, be unique.    

Another idea - paint one wall.  Just one.  Make it the focal point wall, say the one the fireplace is on, or the one your headboard parallels.   Take it two shades darker than the existing wall color.   Feeling bold?  Paint the wall a rich tone in a complimentary hue.  You say your walls are white??!?!   Go for the one wall anyway.   It makes a huge difference!

And, as always, if you need help just ask!  We'll be happy to answer questions, give suggestions and recommendations and come visit you!  Kate  http://www.simplybeautifulspaces.com/