Creating a visually appealing makeup vanity can inspire many women as they start their morning makeup routine - or the organization can make the routine run smoothly. Either way, we can all agree that a well-arranged makeup area feels and looks comforting. Here are some unique ways to achieve this goal:
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Warmer weather is the perfect opportunity to revamp and freshen up your living space. After doing some spring cleaning, why not brighten up the indoors, and incorporate the refreshing qualities of spring and summer to your home? Here are five quick and easy ways to do so: 1. Fresh Cut Flowers Fresh cut flowers are one of the prettiest and easiest ways to bring the radiant outdoors inside. If you do not have flowers of your own to cut, many markets or grocery stores with a floral department sell bundles of cut flowers for upwards of $3 - $5. Get creative with the vase! Use something colorful to resemble spring/summer, or use a simple glass vase for elegance. If you're planning to use the flowers as a centerpiece or to impress house guests, be aware that cut flowers only last a few days at the most. Therefore, buy/cut them immediately before they're needed, choose the healthiest looking flowers, and place them in water as quickly as possible to preserve them. 2. Lighten Up White is the crispest color in spring and summer decor. It brightens, goes with everything, and looks great polished or distressed. Accentuate your indoors with white furniture, ceramics (think flower vases), or throw pillows. Too much white can be overwhelming by itself, so make sure to embellish with color. This brings us to #3. 3. Add Pops of Color with Accessories and Decor Check out your local antique shops or department stores for inexpensive spring and summer decor. At the end of winter, Hobby Lobby usually has spring items 40% off so you can stock up on warm weather decor. (Don't forget about Hobby Lobby's 40% coupon that you can use year round on your HL smartphone app.) Always remember to look at clearance shelves or discounted items in department stores as these are where you can score some of the best deals. In antique or thrift stores, ask about cash discounts since many private owned shops offer savings when you pay by cash or check. Be on the lookout for earthy colored items (throw pillows, artwork, rugs, figurines, etc) that make you reminisce of a warm spring or sunlit summer, and search for items that will make unique vases for your fresh cut flowers. 4. Bring Potted Plants Indoors What better way to visualize and celebrate the natural earthiness of warmer weather than by nurturing a potted plant inside your home? I know, I know. I'm not capable of keeping a plant alive. I don't have a green thumb. Well, check out the post, Choosing Indoor Plants, as a guide for selecting the right plant for your house. My personal favorite plants are Haworthias because they require low sunlight and only need minimal watering once or twice a month. 5. Freshen Up Your Linens Your spring cleaning will most likely involve a change of bed sheets, and this is a prime opportunity to prepare for warmer weather. Opt for quality light colored linens that are high thread count and 100% cotton. Accentuate bedding or other furniture with throw pillows and blankets that are usable as well as decorative.
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