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Spring is in full swing here in Florida, with all the warmer weather, comes more time outside, so here are some of my favorite design tips on how to create your own beautiful outdoor room… Create a lush look and add definition to your space by arranging inexpensive planters with varying heights of trees, plants, and flowers. Outdoor Seating- Unify and update your old patio furniture with a fresh coat of paint- use the same color on rattan, wicker, wood, and metal to create a coordinated look. Find some great “architectural” pieces to hang on exterior walls like ironwork or decorative resin, they will add interest and create a focal point.

they always look so classic and clean, (actually, I have had white cabinets in almost every house since we were first married almost 20 years ago! ). 1- Wood- find ways to add natural wood finishes to your kitchen with cutting boards, wood trays and antique bread bowls. 2- Greenery- incorporate green plants, herbs or cut branches/flowers to your white kitchen for a fresh, organic look. 4- Textiles- decorative dish towels, fabric drapery, area rugs, and cushions will go a long way to add warmth and softness to your kitchen.

Here are my top tips for how to shop HomeGoods like a pro: Make a list of what you need Before you even leave for your shopping trip there are a few important things to do, first of all, make a list of what all you need. Even with a list in hand it’s easy to get distracted and off task at a shop like Homegoods with all their gorgeous items, so walk through your room before you leave a make a quick list of exactly what you need and want to look for! Buy more than you need I am a firm believer in having plenty of options and trying different things when decorating a room, especially when it comes to artwork, lamps and accessories, so I always buy more than I need. I hope these tips will help you with your own decorating projects, Homegoods really is a wonderful resource for all your decorating needs, (though these tips would apply when shopping at any number of home decor stores) good luck and have fun!

I love springtime and every spring I like to use soft aqua blue as my accent color, my big aqua blue pillows are a favorite around here and add a fresh pop of color for spring Another springtime favorite is big white fragrant Casablanca Lillies- shown here in a pitcher on our kitchen table- Thanks so much for joining me today- wishing everyone a lovely day!