summer decor

we're well into spring, looking forward to summer.  we've had a particularly warm spring, more summerlike, and i'm trapped at home recovering so the bright sunny days have started my summer decor transition earlier this year ususally waiting until memorial day weekend.  yeh!!!

this morning i got and wandered into the living room and was totally freaked out.  not by any disaster but by the amount of light in the room.  yesterday my husband helped me take down all the heavy winter drapery and put up the patterned sheers.  sheers work for my main windows because my property is surrounded by large trees, six 100' oaks just for starters, and gives alot of privacy.  my living room is large, 16'x20', and the primary wall has two large windows on it so the light pouring into the room now is alot but fabulous.  all the drapery for those windows are made to be a wall of fabric.  now it's a wall of daylight.  by tomorrow i won't even notice how different the room looks.  in addition to the big windows there is a large window and a matching window in the dining room and those dark curtains came down too.  i have a couple of different options for these windows and this year that are dressed in beautiful floral sheers.  the pretty blue sofa pillows have replaced the cranberry ones that match the winter drapery.  the houseplants have been moved outside so there is open space and some furniture has been moved around.  the room feels more open and light and i like the room which is indeed the most important aspect of decorating your rooms. 

pretty affordable drapery/curtains are readily available.  my favorite place to shop for curtains is penneys, huge selection, but finances easily come into play.  i have options for covering my windows so i'll hold out for a more expensive drape if i really want them but kmart and walmart both have a nice selection of budget friendly options and i certainly have purchased their products depending on my needs.  and there are great options at pier one and world market.  and pay attention at yard sales.  i know it's how i sell really nice drapery when i get tired of it and want something new.  know where your high end neighborhoods are, they can afford the good stuff and i know a number of people who don't think a thing of getting rid of nice stuff for not much.  it's good to appreciate when you can have nice things.  not everyone who can do.  score for me. 

next project for the summer season is to change out some of my displays pieces.  it's fun to open up the storage in the laundry room and see what i've got stashed to bring out.  updating your decor is instant gratification.  i love instant gratification.