Make your house a home

This time of year as the leaves turn, and the air has a bit of a bite we all head indoors. Once inside we begin to notice all of the neglect our home has experienced over the busy summer. Below I am listing 10 quick fixes to update, and make your house the place you want to come home to!

1. Paint. Use some fresh colors to brighten the interior of your home. It may be cloudy outside ,but you won't even notice with your new walls!

2. Candles. Buy a few new candles and use them. The glow is comforting, and the scent can be very soothing. I prefer Warm Vanilla Sugar from Bath and Body Works, or Pumpkin Spice! Candles are very festive too!

3. Fresh Towels. I love to pick up a few new fluffy towels for the bathrooms. They make the room feel new, and you can change  your colors to match the season too!

4. New Shower Curtains. Once you have changed the towels, the next noticeable item is the shower curtain. This one can make a huge difference in a bathroom.

5. Welcome mat.Greet your guests at the front door with a welcome mat. They come in seasonal selections as well as the standard versions.

6. A mirror. mirrors can enlarge a room and also magnify the light that is already there. If you do not see a place to hang one, consider replacing a picture that you already have up, or buy one on a stand.

7. A lamp. A new lamp can brighten a room, and give a warm welcoming glow. Pair a table lamp with a few favorite books on an end table.

8. kitchen towels and pot holders.I really enjoy nice new kitchen towels, and pot holders. They come in seasonal patterns, and can accommodate any decor.I also like to purchase the matching area rug.

9. Luxury hand soap. I like to spoil the chef, and dishwasher with nice scented hand soap. You can pick from a variety of scents to suit your mood.

10. Hand Painted Signs. These can be placed in any room that needs a little lift. From the laundry room to the living room these little signs with a family name, or a special phrase can really be the signature of making a house a home.

As for me I am off to the  store!