1. A romantic evening calls for in scent in a fresh flower scent, or sandalwood.
2. Use them in Evergreen or Cinnimon for a festive home at Christmas.
3. To cover an offensive smell like smoke, mold or pet smells.
4. Stressed (or not)? Use a sage and Lavendar candle and RELAX.
5. Set the mood for a themed party, for example a hawaiian luah with a cucumber melon scent.
6. This is a great gift idea for any one. Even men love the smell of the perfect candle!
7. When selling a home, fill the air with a baking scent before an Open House or showing. (a proven method to sell your home)

A favorite richly scented candle company is Gold Canyon Candles. However, I’ve also lucked into some other candles that work just as well. A few that you can purchase from Michaels & Hobby Lobby are not bad and Bath and Body Works has some nice choices as well at lower prices. Everyone knows of Yankee Candles, they have some nice options too!

This is a great way to hide the cords of side wall lamps. And it’ makes a strikingly bold statement of color. You can also hide wires for lights and speakers in the following ways:

1. Behind molding
2. Behind plants
3. Under rugs
4. Get under the flooring or in the walls

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The color an artist uses right from the tube. Pure colors lack subtly and sophistication and, in most settings, would be much too intense, drawing the eye to the color exclusive of any other element in the room. — Linda Blair, ASID

Design Sense: A Guide to Getting the Most from Your Interior Design Investment

My teens love this idea! It’s such a fun idea for a teen’s headboard and was actually “borrowed” from a 5 star hotel. Our designer accomplished this look with an old 2nd hand headboard, painted black, then a 6 foot rope light was added to the back.

• Headboard 20.00
• Paint 5.00
• Rope light 5.00

Total cost: 30.00

Create a cozy corner in your bedroom with 4 simple ingredients…

1. A cozy upholstered arm chair to sit and read or meditate
2. A grand tree in the corner for the peace and serenity of the out doors
3. An uplight behind the tree to brighten up the corner
4. A fluffy pillow on the chair

Have fun and create your own cozy corner in any bedroom in your home.

Rarely does any design call for pure-tone red–essentially the color an artist uses right from the tube. Pure colors lach subtlety and sophistication and, in most settings, would be much too intense, drawing the eye to the color exclusive of any other element in the room. — Linda Blair, ASID
Design Sense: A Guide to Getting the Most from Your Interior Design Investment

The key to making a beautiful bed is layers. Start with a light bedspread and work your way up in color. For example use a brown runner and white sheets. –David Bromstad

Color is splashed around you and affects your daily life in many ways. Heightening your awareness about color helps you to use it effectively to enhance your health and well-being.

Wherever you go, you are surrounded by colors that heal, invigorate, harmonize, or relax. Colors associated with a particular holiday such as Christmas immediately remind you of wonderful times shared with loved ones. Other colors evoke visions of natural elements such as the sun, ocean, grass, or roses.

Each color stimulates a different response within you. Once you determine how each color effects your energy, moods and emotions, you will be able to make powerful choices to influence your life in a more positive way. — Jayme Barett

Feng Shui Your Life

Neutral Palettes are warm and inviting. Use the following tips to decorate your space with neutrals:

• Use different beautiful textures with the same gorgeous color.
• Use lots of throw pillows with all different textures.
• Add a splash of color in the framed artwork.
• A splash of black always brings in a sense of elegance.
• Silk plants and accessories finish the look.
• Don’t forget the uplights!