Happy Monday and welcome to the 122nd All About Home Link Party! How is it even possible that there is only one more party until Christmas? There are still so many things I want to do around the house to decorate, and recipes to bake presents to wrap? Are you having an enjoyable, slow holiday or is yours as crazy as mine? I am trying to slow down, and I am thankful to have this party to help me relax and connect with all of you each week. I love catching up on all of the beautiful posts and seeing what everyone is sharing. I know this week is going to be amazing with all of the holiday inspo! Read more
Christmas is just a few weeks away and I am super busy decorating our historic home for the holidays! I am adding some extra special touches this year for our 1921 home’s 100th Christmas. There’s still so much to do (and so little time) but I do have our living room all cozied up and ready to share for today’s tour. I am honored to be joining my friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life and 30+ super talented bloggers for this annual holiday extravaganza! Read more
Season’s Greeting and welcome to Thursday Favorite Things! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am thrilled to celebrate my fourth year co-hosting this fabulous weekly link party for bloggers and blog readers with Katherine of Katherine’s Corner and a fantastic group of bloggers! Read more
Perhaps you are having friends over for the first time, selling your home, or hosting an event in your house. Whatever the reason creating a good first impression of your home can be very important, not to mention stressful. If you want people to come away from your home feeling comfortable and inspired, here are some simple tips to follow.
It goes without saying that the very first thing any guest will see is the outside of your home. Take a look at your home from the street and ask yourself, does it have curb appeal? If the answer is no or you are unsure then consider some of the following;
Tidy up pathways and driveways – ensure any weeds, loose rockery, or rubbish is removed.
Cut the front lawn, if you have one and prune any hedges.
Paint your front door.
Add a hanging basket, door number, or working doorbell.
Next up is stepping into your house. This is the first time they will see (and smell) the inside of your house so it is equally as important as the outside of your house. To give your entrance the wow factor then here are some pointers;
Ensure it smells nice, invest in a diffuser or candle to give off a pleasant aroma of your choosing.
Light up your house with good lighting. A well lit room an make all the difference. Good lighting can make a room feel bright and airy and even bigger than it actually is. Placing lights so that they an reflect off a mirror is a great tip to brighten up a room.
Give the house a thorough clean. It goes without saying that a dirty or messy house will not give off a good first impression. Doing some simple chores such running the vacuum around and a bit of dusting before your visitors arrive can make all of the difference.
Splurge of some fresh flowers or plants. Fresh flowers or green indoor plants give the feeling of life. Think about it, we know that in order for plants to grow they need the right conditions so it stands to reason any plants that have stood the test of time in your home must have been living in the right conditions. It can only speak highly of their environment and the owners.
Get rid of the clutter. Clutter looks messy and disorganized so if you can have a declutter. If you don’t have time for that then simply hide the clutter out of sight. In storage units, drawers, cupboards, wherever you need to, just keep it out of sight.
By following these simple tips, you will not only make a good first impression on those who visit both outside and inside your home, but you will also create a space you enjoying living in.
