| Summer Decor | | | | looks worn out? Easy fix; use white |
| | | | slipcovers extensively available at most |
| Create a Comfortable, Inviting Look | | | | discount stores. The slipcovers can be |
| | | | machine washed thus preventing anxiety with |
| Tasneem Mirza | | | | spills and other accidents |
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| The summer heat calls for décor that is | | | | Keeping with the theme, accessories need to |
| cool, fresh and casual. This is perhaps why | | | | be distressed or white. Lighting like a |
| Shabby Chic (R) achieved immense popularity | | | | Lafayette distressed white sconce not only |
| predominantly in the west coast. Shabby Chic | | | | adds additional light to the room but also |
| (R) a phrase coined by Rachel Ashwell, a | | | | creates a warm cozy feel. To create a |
| British designer-turned-Californian hit big | | | | romantic ambiance, use a number of candles |
| in the 1990's. Till recently Shabby Chic (R) | | | | and lamps. Look for candleholders, ornate |
| was the sizzling trend with retail stores, | | | | candlesticks painted white with bits of the |
| television shows, books, merchandise and | | | | old iron finish that characterize this decor. |
| designers enthusiastically focusing on this | | | | The sconces, candleholders and many other |
| décor. Currently, the euphoria seems to | | | | distressed white high quality accessories are |
| have passed but this style is still very much | | | | available at retailing from $45.00 |
| appreciated and demand remains strong because | | | | |
| it is a thrifty look, not requiring to spend | | | | Add color and break monotony by using a |
| thousands of dollars. This type of design | | | | needlepoint rug with pink shades as shown in |
| theme is synonymous with white. Think Shabby | | | | the image. The flowers on the needlepoint rug |
| Chic (R) and what come to one's mind: flea | | | | provide a pattern. Throw some pillows on the |
| market finds, rose pattern china, distressed | | | | couch that complement the rug .The rug and |
| white furniture, pastel floral, white | | | | pillows can be a pale color palette. |
| furnishings, white crisp drapes. You are | | | | Beautiful decorative pillows and rugs are |
| right; the above elements define and bring | | | | available at The primary color is white with |
| together the look. The popularity is perhaps | | | | dashes of pink pastel colors. However, |
| because it is most easy to accomplish with | | | | instead of focusing on pink or any other |
| limited budget and time. This décor is not | | | | pastel soothing hue as a secondary color you |
| only comfortable but also easy to maintain | | | | can integrate other colors, or even combine |
| specially with kids. | | | | stripes or paisleys. |
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| Create A Clean Bright Inviting Room For | | | | Finally, the alluring look is never complete |
| Summer | | | | without fresh flowers. Every one loves the |
| | | | appearance of attractive flowers, or the |
| You decide you want your room to have a | | | | smell of sweetly, fragrant ones. Pick some |
| clean, laid-back look, which is remarkably | | | | fresh pink roses from your local grocery |
| versatile and easy to live with. Start with | | | | store and place them in a glass bowl. Flowers |
| furniture; use mostly white furniture pieces | | | | are inviting, enchanting and moreover |
| that are widely available in retail stores | | | | pleasing to the eyes. |
| like Pottery Barn, Pier One Imports, Wal-Mart | | | | |
| or can even be easily located in flea markets | | | | This décor is casual yet inviting and can |
| or thrifty antique stores. If budget | | | | be accomplished inexpensively. Enhance this |
| restraint is holding you back, you can | | | | look with pillows and candles adding lots of |
| utilize pieces that may be ready to be | | | | home accessories. Create a comfort-zone |
| discarded; simply paint them white. The paint | | | | environment to reflect your personal style |
| transforms an old piece providing a clean | | | | and have your family and friends enjoy the |
| fresh appearance. Do you have a couch that | | | | fresh décor all summer long. |