A Fresh Approach To Summer Accessorizing
by Elizabeth Zurwick
With summer finally here, we find ourselves savoring vine-ripened fruit and crisp garden vegetables. We are finally able to throw open our windows to fresh cut grass-scented air and breathe deep. No more heating bills. That in itself is something worth celebrating. Invite summer into your home with bright, fresh, summer colors. Give your fresh fruit and vegetables the grand presentation that they deserve.
The summer of 2004 is being dedicated to casual summer entertaining. Here are some hot accessory colors for indoors and outdoors.
Tomato- The taste of summer lives in a ripe tomato warmed by the sun and picked fresh from the vine. It's also this season's tastiest fashion color.
Orange- One look at a bright happy marigold and how can you help but feel that summer is here. Bright orange is the color of choice to lift your spirits.
Creamy white- Creamy, dreamy and truly elegant.
White- So pure, so crisp and so heavenly.
Green- Earthy, grass and leafy chlorophyll colors.
Aqua- Gentle aqua has a calming effect. It reminds us of days spent at the water, of warm breezes and clear blue skies.
Pale Pink- Very pale pink, a bare breath of color, a tincture so sheer yet so powerful it's been known to bring men to their knees.
My personal favorite accessory for casual summer entertaining this year is a giant aluminum bowl that I put on the table and fill full of ice and bottled drinks. It gives an amazing impression and it also serves as a great serving bowl year round.
Happy Accessorizing!
* Article by Elizabeth Zurwick of Home Decor Liquidation. Elizabeth's site sells Cheap, Trendy, Home Decor Accessories to make your home look like the ones in the magazines. Visit Elizabeth at Home Decor Liquidation.com and Frugal Home Renos.com. While visiting her cutting edge sites, sign up for THE FRUGAL DECORATOR NEWSLETTER and receive informative monthly tips about home accessory trends and decorating on a budget.