3/14/18

DIY: Sprucing up Displays for Spring (or any time of year, really)

Most of us have at least one spot in our home where we display mementos: photos in frames, candles, plants, and any other combination of items that are not only decorative, but meaningful. While these spots are special, and can hold some of our sweetest memories, they tend to catch a lot of dust and frankly... get a bit dull.

When we look at the same thing every day, we tend to stop seeing it.

So while you're getting into your Spring Cleaning this season, consider switching things up a bit. You never know what "new" memories you may dig up. It not only freshens things up, but can subtly change how you feel in your home.

Below is a step by step guide for updating your displays:

Step 1: Pick the Location

The Antique Dresser in my living room was a perfect start.

Step 2: Take Everything down

 Dear Things, I'm sorry I put you on the floor.

Step 3: Clean


 You know it's dirty. Just clean it.

Step 4: Comb through your photos and frames
Decide which photos are ready to retire and which ones are non-negotiable.
Step 5: Design Trick

Got a big ol' frame worth updating?

Select a fun piece of paper (or wrapping paper)
...cut to fit...
Ta-Da! You got yourself a new backdrop.
Step 6: Scent
 Do your scented candles match the season? 
(or, better question, do you have anything scented, up there?)
Our sense of smell is strongly linked to Memory, so it's worth "remembering" when you're combing through mementos.
(see what I did there)
Wanna be lazy?: Just change out your Scentsy, like I do. 
With the flip of a switch, I'm in a field of Lavender.

Step 7: Put it all back and Play around, and around, and....around

 Just pile that s*** up there

And do this...

 Or this...

 Maybe this?

Uh.... this???

Flip it and flop it around until you get the warm and fuzzies inside. 
You'll know when you're done, 
and if you don't....
 just wait for someone to come over and say
"something's different... what's different? ... Do I smell Lavender?" 
THEN, you know you're done. 


 


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