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ave you ever been to a house with photographs of the children (from early age through growing up) lined up on the wall of the living room, with pictures frames, artworks and calendar that compete for space? That is, apart from having a sofa with over eight throw pillows on each sofa and potteries on mantle pieces that give the look of a green house, rather than an apartment. Is this the chaotic picture of your home? Then it’s time to introduce some sanity. To start with, decide on the pictures you really should keep. We don’t need to see the entire story in one breath. Two pictures of each child will be adequate, if they are not a whole team. A console table will make a better host to the pictures. Hanging calendars on the wall of your sitting room is a no-no. They are better in your study. If you are someone who selects calendar for decorative items because of the scenic pictures, a cute table calendar on a mantle piece would do. It is also time to either relocate some of those pots and vases or make
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Give your home a break! Make your living room a nice place to relax, by constantly decongesting it of excesses. someone’s day by giving some of them away. Flowers can be more appreciated if they are but a few in the living room. Having more than enough throw pillows creates an awkward sitting position for your guests. Those award plaques can also do better in the study. One or two might just be okay to show off the achievement.
Give your home a break! Make your living room a nice place to relax, by constantly decongesting it of excesses. Keep it simple! It would surprise you what great feeling you get from it. You may like to add a long indoor plant at the corner, it gives you something to nurture. Keep it simple and you would never go wrong.
gemwoman | July/August 2007
