In all honesty,I have to say my least favorite color is… you guessed it, yellow. I find it obnoxious and unsightly. Would you ever wear a yellow prom dress? Reupholster all your furniture in yellow? Maybe I’m just unpleasant, but something about the overpowering, joyful Walmart-smiley-face-dingy-taxi-cab-yellow-snow-uncleaned-teeth-baby-poop color is not appealing to me at all. However,I have been growing fonder of the color yellow in home design. When used correctly (and the right shade), yellow brings a luster and warmth to interior design. One of my new fall favorite colors has become mustard yellow. When paired with another fall favorite, teal, the two colors add a brightness and cheery feeling to what eventually becomes a dull-colored season when everything begins to turn brown.
Used sparingly (small accent wall, rug, throw blanket), [mustard] yellow is the perfect way to add a pop of color, cheerfulness, and warmth.
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Everyone knows about the notorious “spring cleaning,” but have you considered the benefits of an autumn clean up and clean out? Not only does a clean space help you feel less stressed and less distracted, but here are some other benefits of cleaning up your house in the fall: 1) Prepare for Flu SeasonAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu season begins in the fall. Kick-start your prevention actions by disinfecting daily used surfaces like phones, door knobs, and cabinet/fridge/sink/toilet handles. 2) Tidy for Holiday GuestsEven if you don’t anticipate the entire family arriving at your doorstep for the holidays, it’s still nice to have a tidy and presentable home for neighbors, church patrons, or friends stopping by to distribute holiday gifts and homemade goodies. Below are some ways to keep your house tidy in case of unexpected visitors:
3) Make Room for GiftsIf your family is anything like mine, the “no gifts this Christmas” rule never applies. We’ll promise each other no gifts, but all cars arrive to the party loaded with sweaters, slippers, hand soaps, lotions, coffee mugs, tea towels, and other presents. The worst part? Finding a place to put it when you get home.
Here are a few things to throw away or donate to prepare a place for new gifts:
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