1. Give yourself a bouquet.
It is cheaper than therapy (and definitely less than a new sofa).
2. Paint the back of a shelf a cheery new color!
You’ll be happy every time you see it!
3. Add some lively fabric or wallpaper to a cabinet!
Create a one of a kind piece, just because life is too short to be predictable!
4. Display something unique on the wall, instead of hiding it in a drawer!
Who says you have to put a boring old print on every wall?
5. Cover some pillows in fun springy new fabric!
Just stitch it right over the top of an old pillow, I won’t tell anyone!
There you go, there are my ideas this week for adding ambience and cheer to your life! I found some ideas online and I put them up on my tumblr account if you want more inspiration!
How about you, what did YOU do this week?
Top three images: Better Homes & Gardens
Pine Cone Hill
House Beautiful
I really have to get on the case. Great suggestions!
Kwanas inspiring blog post..Meditative Work
Beautiful ideas today Melissa.
I’ve been so busy decluttering I haven’t been able to do any blog posting, but hopefully I’ll be able to participate in Mr. Linky next week.
Everyone here’s to each of you having a beautiful upcoming week.
Oh Melissa, you DO post the most beautiful things. I love the idea of painting the back of the cupboards- little things that no one notices at first are the best. (Says the girl who caused my parents so much consternation when we moved from our “kindergarten” house- they found tiny “m’s” written on the walls behind all the furniture. Tee hee.)
Myrnies inspiring blog post..Beaded Pin Tutorial
Love fresh flowers, especially in a freshly cleaned house…
I can’t even remotely imagine you as a meanie…
Barbaras inspiring blog post..Friday I’m In Love {15}
Once again, the posts this week have been so wonderful. Thanks for keeping it real, while still managing to inspire! It’s good to be reminded that the joy is in the journey.
Thanks also for your lovely comments, this linky do-dah stuff is fun – I’m “meeting” such lovely, interesting people.
Wonderful ideas – especially for this time of the year when many of us are surrounded by black and white. “Pops” of color throughout the house can make us feel like maybe spring is just around the corner. ;o)
Thank you for your inspirations this week. I love your suggestions for adding colore. What a great idea to add cherry red to the back of a cupboard! Imagine who it would make a set of milk glass pitchers pop! I am loooking at a little cupboard I have that is painted green in the back–might have to switch it up for a little spring wake-up!
Hope you can stop by and check out my post on millinery magic!
Best,
Debbykay
I am new to blogging…so we only link on Friday’s to a Friday post we wrote?
Debbykays inspiring blog post..happy, happy birthday!
thank you for these lovely weekly post..they do make you stop and see the love…
sorry had to link 2 times, first one wrong link
sue@solsticehomes inspiring blog post..they know me so well
Thanks for such fun and great ideas!
Great quick tips. Thank you for sharing them. laurie
Great ideas! It always amazes me that such small things can make such a big impact~
Tommie Jos inspiring blog post..Sweet Kitchen-y Things
Thanks for the simple and fun ideas. I think I am going to give #3 a try. I have a old bathroom vanity that is sadly in need of a makeover and I think this may be just the solution for it.
Simple but joyfully powerful and effective mood brighteners. I’m implementing the wallpaper on cabinet door idea tout de suite!
Anne-Maries inspiring blog post..Reusable Shopping Bag Giveaway, Part 1 of 3: Flip&Tumble
Excellent ideas! The best part (other than the fact that they are lovely) is that they are all “do-able”! Thank you so much for sharing them. Love your blog! Blessings, Sharon
Sharon@ComeForTeas inspiring blog post..Bass Masters and Mardi Gras Baubles
Great ideas! I might paint the back of a few bookshelves this week… they could definitely use a pick-me-up!
Annas inspiring blog post..K is for Kate
Thank you so much for giving inspirations on living a beautiful life…what a blessing! And thank you also for the opportunity to link up “inspired” posts…well, inspired by you!
Imelda Phillipss inspiring blog post..Adding Cheer to Housework
hi.
remember me?
miss you…just been so crazy busy. i met someone at a party today that said “i know you….i saw you a long time ago on the inspired room…then i started looking and realized i recognized your house…then my husband said hey i know him!” it’s a small small world.
i like all these suggestions for adding cheer. everyone could use more of that.
Dear Melissa – this is the most gorgeous of posts – love it and great ideas . Am hoping you are enjoying your new place ( which is gorgeous I might add) and are settling in well.
hugs and love and God bless
FelicityXO
We were both on the same wave length. I had just placed the yellow chest photo from Country Living on my blog to appeal to the color yellow. Alas, I came here and discovered you were on the same page. Good stuff!
As people are beginning to pine for spring, color packs a punch!
Hugs, KJ
I enjoyed reading your post and like all of your ideas. Sometimes I do buy myself a small bouguet of flowers. I think it’s a wonderful way to treat myself too. Happy Sunday :>)
Carols inspiring blog post..Getting ready for Mardi Gras!…….
Helooooo my lovely friend!! I looooove all 5!! There for a while, I wouldn’t go anywhere without my olive green spray paint… Now I am so digging robin’s egg blue… It can spruce up the totally unsprucable items any day
I must go tread the blog post below…. I saw a title that made me swoooon
xoxo HONNNNketty honk!!
So Pretty! Thanks once again for all the lovely ideas!
Sabrinas inspiring blog post..The Dining Room
I’m hoping that I can paint the backs of the cabinets this spring/summer…while DH is re laquering them.
I’m going to take your permission on the pillows…our dogs like to lie with their heads on pillows, not their bodies, just their heads. The male has confiscated a girly pillow, so I have to make a new cover for it…camping pillow so easy peasy.
Love your ideas, I love color and use lots of it. Thanks for sharing with us. Will be back to visit often.
Rosebud Quilters inspiring blog post..One Big Block-Log Cabin
what a great post. I’ll be back. I’m inspired.
Lorries inspiring blog post..Even with coveting and counting…I still like facebook.
Fun post! Lovely images and the perfect inspirations for my home.
What a great and inspiring site! Very well done.
Ella Elaines inspiring blog post..Burlap and Bubbles
I just came across your site and I love what you do. The detailing and the colours of your interior design is just fantastic and inspiring!
OK, I am definitely going to learn a little theory on making flower bouquets. As for what I did this week, it was creative but digital- PhotoShop classes on improving potratis and blending.
Thanks to your post I am now going to make a tote out of a beautiful brocade skirt as a happy anyway gift for my mum!
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