Are You Missing The GREEN?!

Have you ever noticed that after Christmas is over and all the decorations are down the house you once loved, looks a little drab and flat?!

I figured out what was the problem years ago. We miss the GREEN!!

 The tree is such a huge focal point in our homes. By the time we add the greenery on mantels, bookshelves and tables you are missing a lot of green when you take down your holiday decor.

Green, especially natural green always adds such a fresh look to a room.

Just look at how fresh this entry looks with the pop of green in the apples and the flowers!

I think from now on, before we take down all of our Christmas decorations it would be  good idea to go out and buy a few new house plants.  That will help us keep that natural fresh look.

Let's look at some ideas on how we can add fresh plants to our homes.......

Buy some inexpensive herbs and put on a window sill. Not only a great look but also very useful in cooking.

I added fresh herbs in my own kitchen………

 

I love a white orchid and in a simple white pot it is perfection.

A few fresh flowers in simple vases adds some life to a room also.

This is one of my all time favorite pictures with the rosemary topiaries in rustic pots. Even the red apples are reminiscent of Christmas red and green.

More white orchids and green apples. Love this room! The black and white striped chairs are the perfect touch in my book.

A large palm in the corner is a great addition in this already beautiful room. I see a recurring theme here.  More white orchids!

In my own dining room for the summer I use Boston ferns in urns.

So dear readers if you feel as if your home looks a bit drab after taking out all of your holiday decor, add some green with plants. I did another post on adding plants to your decor, here, if you would like to read it.

Check out this post over at Delight by Design for another way to add green to your home.

Here is another post on adding some green over at O so D a blog I really enjoy reading.

How do you bring back life to your rooms after you take down your decorations?

“Enjoy the Process” Of:

Bring green into your rooms for a fresh look!

Kathysue

I Am NOT Running In The Race!!!

Have you ever noticed how some people seem to be running the race right after Christmas?

What race you ask? You know the race to get their decorations down !!!

I use to run in the race when I was younger and had more energy.

Now that I am older and wiser I try to, “Enjoy the Process!” Running in the race does not allow for time to “Enjoy the Process,” in my life.

I have grown to realize that the decorations will get put away in due time and the house will be put back in order.

I will then begin my “To Do List” for the upcoming years projects in hopes of getting it done before next Christmas!!

So until I decide to take down my decorations I am going to try and, “Enjoy the Process” of the approach of the upcoming new year.

I want to languish in my wonderful family Christmas memories, and enjoy the cozy warmth of my home.

You will find me enjoying a little more of this………..

So tell me dear readers are you running in the race this year?

OR

Are you going to, “Enjoy the Process” with me?

Kathysue

IT IS DONE!!!

The party is over it was a big success. Everyone is healthy, happy and well fed so now it is time for a little of this ……….

I might even do some of this………

Or this……..

I actually might do a little of this too…………..

So if you see me around blog land you will know that I will look something like this……….

How about YOU?

What will you be doing today?

Whatever you choose to do I hope that you are………

“Enjoying the Process”

Kathysue