TWEAKS+inspiration : Quick Summer Tricks

Once again, retail stores are moving me faster through time than I want. Last Thursday, HomeGoods was filling shelves with skeletons and pumpkins. Hey, not so fast. Summer only started 3 weeks ago. That got my thinking. I want a summery feel to my rooms inside, too. Here's some quick tips to make our rooms feel more like summer.

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Fill your empty fireplace with cut firewood, chunky candles or glorious sea shells.

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Replace framed artwork with baskets. Don't forget the quintessential summer plant, the Boston fern.

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Do as the Swedes do - roll up the rugs and cover the furniture.

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Gather houseplants from other rooms to create a green focal point.

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Change bedding to cool, spa-like white.

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Create an indoor greenhouse. And don't forget, summer has a fragrance all its own. For me, it's the smell of geraniums. That top photo of geraniums in a summer kitchen seems about perfect. Do you have a smell that reminds you of summer?

There are geranium fragrances available. Who knew? Other favorites are tomato, grapefruit and dirt. Here's to enjoying our warm weather months and your rooms, both inside and out. Enjoy your Sunday!

top photo : pinterest

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