Here are some things you can do to update accessories for summer.
- If you have an hour,
- Drape sheer cloths or summer floral fabric on a side table
- Place a faux plant or water fountain into the fireplace pit
- Put a bed of sand with shells on a tray for the coffee table
- Cut fresh long branches to fill tall vases set on each end of the mantle
- Buy an orchid plant for every bathroom. Keep them fresh with twice-weekly watering
- If you have an afternoon,
- Make simple new covers for throw pillows. Choose lightweight, floral fabric and slide on a fresh summery look. Or purchase inexpensive colorful pillows
- Place a lightweight sisal rug where a heavy wool rug once lay
- Freshen up the wreath on your front door wreath with colorful artificial flowers and greens
- Choose a pretty floral fabric and make a runner for the dining room table
- If you have a weekend,
- Plan a shopping trip to garage sales and flea markets to look for seasonal accessories and artwork
- Starting with the area that shows the most, clear out all the clutter from your room
- Mount and hang floral plates on the wall
- Mat prints or postcards to hang on the walls. Cluster them for the greatest effect.
- Collect like items such as wood, metal, or glass. Create a display or grouping of your collection and display them on a bookshelf or table
Try some Fresh Summer Style