Five elements can consistently create a homely atmosphere, regardless of the location or frequency of your moves. These principles are essential in furniture placement, decorating windows and walls, incorporating accessories, and introducing live plants. They are, in order of importance, arranging the furniture, decorating the windows and walls, and adding personal touches with accessories.
Military life is colorful, but military housing is not! Your rental or on-base housing will most likely pair light beige carpeting with white walls to create a 360-degree panorama of ho-hum. The typical military family moves every 3 years so …
It’s simple really. Make your home someplace you’d write home about. Why not live like you’re on vacation all the time? I decided to bottle the energy and vacation state-of-mind for use when I got home. To enjoy every day at least as much as my latest trip. After all, the majority of our lives are not spent on vacation. And if we’re not enjoying each moment, what’s the point?
You’ve read all the articles about what it takes to decorate for house guests. How we make it look like a hotel room for visitors. And I’m here to tell you that if your guests are coming to stay in …