I hope you had a lovely holiday weekend.
It’s still a bit chilly right here in Rome however I understand much better than to grumble about it. Our weather condition is almost tropical compared to some parts of the States.
Growing up in NY/NJ I looked ahead to saying, “peace out” to winter as well as getting prepared for spring. While a few of my chores were not fun, I enjoyed assisting my parents prep our home.
Once I transferred to Los Angeles I didn’t have to concern about such things. There are seasons however the modifications are subtle. nothing drastic like mountains of snow as well as not a single sunny day in February.
One thing I appreciate about living in Rome is having “real” seasons once again however without the bone chilling North east winters.
I’ve written before about exactly how my mom did not play when it came to keeping a clean house. spring cleaning was like Oscars week for her. I get it. She grew up in the Caribbean as well as never got utilized to the weather. After a long brutal winter, it’s nice to open all the windows as well as let your house breathe.
I don’t like heights, so I would ask my dad if I might pass on cleaning the gutters. I liked working in the garden with him. What I didn’t like so much… altering the draperies. They were heavy as well as we had a great deal of windows when we resided in new York City as well as when we moved out to suburban new Jersey. I couldn’t prevent ladders completely. when the drapes were down, they were off to the dry cleaners as well as my mom as well as I would put up quite Spring/Summer curtains.
After a complete cleaning, it’s on to the next step.
Along with swapping out heavy draperies as well as bed lines (goodbye thick duvets!), pillows are an simple method to bring some spring into your home. I’d rather make custom pillows however if you don’t have time to pick out fabric, stores like West Elm, Crate as well as Barrel, as well as IKEA have some amazing as well as budget-friendly choices. such as this Ella Square from Crate as well as Barrel.
If you go the custom route, below are my a few of my favorites for Spring/Summer 2015:
Dedar’s Rataplan. A extremely quite as well as fascinating handle stripes. I’m seeing a glass (or two) of Franciacorta with this print.
Peter Dunham’s Peterazzi in pale Indigo. This silvery blue states spring as well as a nice chilled white wine from Agrigento, Sicily.
Kathryn M. Ireland’s Brianza from her summertime in France line. This would look excellent against a white linen sofa as well as with a glass of Rosé.
For a more graphic design, Kelly Wearstler’s Groundworks line for Lee Jofa is gorgeous. I’m believing a Martini for this one.
Also from Lee Jofa, David Hicks’ La Fiorentina Red. A Negroni mixed drink (which was invented in Florence) would be perfect.
Here is whatever (and I mean everything) you requirement to understand about spring cleaning from the one as well as only Martha Stewart. It’s a great thing.
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