Let Spring In! After the dark days and frigid nights of winter, it's only natural to want some change. Here are 5 no-cost ways to bring spring into your home in just a few minutes.
- Move your art around... maybe even put a few decorative pieces away until fall. This can be figurines, sculptures, paintings, vases. You will see it all with fresh eyes
- Clean. Don't hate me for this one - but as you clean your space you will engage with it, discover old favourites, and uncover things that are broken, old or just disliked. Get rid of anything you don't consider useful or beautiful. It's an old standard... but it can't be beat.
- Change your bed linens. Keep a winter and summer duvet - changing to lighter weights and fresher colours will feel right as the season changes. It will also help your sleep. Take this change-over time as opportunity to wash your pillows and duvets. You don't have to have lots of linens and cushions - just put away excess and keep your sleeping space airy and light.
- Ditch the throws, dark rich colours, and heavy slipcovers in the living room. Store away the layers that make the room feel 'cozy'. Cycle in things that remind you of spring and summer from other rooms - Add just a few clear glass vases, statues, a mirror all in fresh light colours... be creative and let your inner designer out.
- Roll up the rugs. I love rugs - dark, wool, rich and luxe. But their time is fall, winter and early spring. Summer is the time for bare floors or light rugs. Store your rugs for fall... and they will feel loved and cozy when they come out of hiding!
If you want to splash out and spend just a few dollars consider these - fresh flowers (potted or cut), new hand towels in spring colours for your powder room or main bathroom, 2-3 cushion covers to brighten up cushions you already have and love, and fresh scented hand-soaps.
When the weather is finally warm and fresh, fling open the windows and let the breeze fill your home with spring!
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