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Hi everyone! To help us all avoid “Sheltering in Place” depression, I decided to offer something productive. Here is a blog post to hopefully inspire you with home ideas while you’re stuck there. Enjoy!
1. Give your space a springtime facelift. Look at your throw blankets, pillows, bedding - freshen up the colors & textures for warmer weather. Put some greenery from the yard in a vase! I’ve taken this time at home to spruce up my deck and put seed in the bird feeders.
2. Speaking of feeling fresh for spring: now is a good time to wash slipcovers, pillow covers, and rugs. I for one have items that get dingy where our dog likes to lounge.
3. Organize. I’ve had several clients & friends tell me they’re taking advantage of this extra time to organize their closets, home office, pantry - you name it! First on MY list is our Guest Bedroom. It is currently over-run by gift bags.
4. Rearrange your furniture. I used to do this to my bedroom all the time as a child. It’s a chance to get rid of dust-bunnies & it will give you a fresh perspective.
5. If you have kids at home, create child art. Kids are absolutely the best artists! Give them paint & let them go to town. If there’s an area where you need color - point them in the right direction, then frame it!
6. Re-arrange a vignette area (coffee table, book shelf, sofa table, etc.). Swap out what’s there for new books, a framed picture or two, maybe a candle. These areas can get tired and stale if you don’t revisit them every now and then.
7. Speaking of candles, light your favorite one. Just for you. Yep, no one else. Just you.
And lastly, stay connected with loved ones and friends. This experience can feel isolating. I tend to enjoy my alone time, but even I’m getting pangs of cabin fever. We’ll get through it if we all stick together (yes, 6’ apart, but TOGETHER)!