February can be so
uninspiring …all manner of winter weather brings with it a yearning for
something new and different! The routine of grocery-shopping can feel ho-hum as
well…then comes the standing in line. For some reason unknown to me, our eyes
seem drawn to glossy magazine covers where promises of Spring colours and
delectable menus entice.
Home reno ideas are
entertaining, with all of the “what ifs…” – even when temperatures plummet the
daydreams are hot with anticipation. Online opportunities to upload your own
pictures and see what a new palette looks like can be a fun pastime.
Some retailers make donations
of light fixtures, tiles and flooring or paint and window hardware to such
places as the local ReStore, Goodwill or Value Village outlets. Weekend
newspapers feature decorating how-to tips and pull-out sections of ideas. The
February 16th issue of the Toronto Star Life Section included their
article entitled The Italian job - in Edinburgh…stating “The Hotel Missoni
fully explores the use of colour that the fashion house is famous for”…
Hop on down to your local
paint store and tickle your senses with possibilities. When choosing colours,
buy large size samples – the tiny free colour chips are too small to give you
the right impression. I’m getting painters’ itch too – kitchen beware!
Whether your inspiration
comes from the newsstand or the fashion perks, your jumpstart on Spring might
coincidentally come from what’s on the rack.
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