Lynn Kight Jessee Design

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined”. – Henry David Thoreau-

What a way to start off your week. If you could live the life you wanted, how would you live? Look at your home, does it reflect the life you want to live. What are the things that make you feel special? We talked about colors last week, now how about things. Do you enjoy soft music, flowers, aromas, candles, paintings and pictures of the ones you love, or lace? Close your eyes and use your five senses to explore you.

This week we are talking about decorating with things that make you feel special. Remember Rule #1 “There are no so-called rules”. There is however a way of decorating – with intelligence, awareness and panache { a grand manner, flair, or style} . Pride yourself on your own creative differences. Find your own definition of style. Remember rooms in your home have a reason for being, so consider the function as you explore the possibilities. So to recap today, decorate with intelligence, think about your families needs for the room, be aware of placement of furniture and accessories for everyone’s comfort and last but by no means least, introduce your grand manner and style.

One of the greatest compliments I receive when guests visit my home is “This feels so comfortable”. Rule #3 is ‘’Make your home inviting to all that enter.” Sometimes we get so caught up in our rooms looking like magazine covers that we forget that our home is where we live, where we share memories with family and friends. Make it comfortable and uniquely you. Take the things that mean the most to you and use them in your accessorizing, wonderful collections reflect your taste and interest. Just remember, group your collections together on a shelf, a silver tray or some prominent display area. Do not scatter them around your room as if they are invading from every direction.

So just how do we make our rooms more inviting, You can hire a professional, like me! Just kidding, I have enough confidence in you that you can do this. One of the quickest ways to revamp a room is the placement of furniture. Don’t place a sofa with its back to the door, open up the room with a small grouping or conversation area. It is always more inviting to enter a room that is open to receive you than one you have to weave your way into. So….. Whenever possible, Rule #4 “KISS”. I use this one every day and think that it is so funny and yet to the point “Keep it simple, stupid.” Don’t try to over think your space or your ideas.

Most of us look at magazines of beautiful homes and think we could never have rooms like this. But you can….just by adding your personal touch. Nothing makes a room special more than adding fresh flowers. It means you’re taking the time to care about your environment. Now I know what you are thinking, “ I don’t have time”. In almost all of the grocery stores, flowers are available and they are inexpensive. Just try it and see how good it really makes you feel. It is so sad that when we have guests coming, we do all the special things to impress them. This week it’s about impressing you and your family and spreading the warmth and joy of living together.