In decorating our homes, sometimes we take ourselves far too seriously.  We make a plan and follow it closely.  We don’t deviate from a long list of do’s and don’ts.  We agonize over every little detail and call our friends for advice.  But sometimes, it pays to just have a little fun with your decorating.  Here are some tips you can try.

Use your accessories creatively.  Use a fireplace screen as the base of a table.  Use dining room chandelier in walk in closet.  Re-appoint a twin bed as a sofa.  Think out of the box when decorating. 

Add a bright color.  Of course it is wise to only use neutral colors in permanent fixtures in your home.  Still the occasional brightly colored room or item can help infuse your personality into your home. 

Purchase something extravagant.  Sometimes the occasional splurge on a home decorating feature is enough to make the rest of your home’s décor appear to be more valuable.  After all, no one expects to find a $400.00 mirror over a desk that was purchased at a garage sale for $15.00, but it would certainly be wise to combine the two. 

One such item that fits these criteria is this Washington Rectangle Swarovski Wall Mirror is a creative item that combines genuine Swarovski crystals into a wall art mirror where one would not expect to find such crystals.  It is a bright color and will instantly make your home seem more fun.  It is also a bit extravagant with 150 Swarovski crystals in a festive sunburst design. 

This wall art mirror is 44 inches by 33 inches. It can be displayed horizontally or vertically and will look great in just about any room.  

• November 2007