HEARTH & HOME
Change Décor
with the Seasons
By Rhonda Shrum Bodnar
O
ne of the best things about living in the Midwest is
being able to experience the changing of the seasons.
There is nothing like that first warm spring day
after a long cold winter; the first dip into the pool
when the temperature hits the high 90s; the first night
you sit outside in a flannel shirt with a hot drink by the firepit; and the
glorious moment it becomes seasonally appropriate to lounge around
all day in pajama pants and watch the snow fall through the window.
For those of us who love to decorate, the changing of seasons is an
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even bigger reason to celebrate, for it gives us a legitimate reason to
update our homes without investing in expensive and time-consuming
renovations. The next time you’re looking for a quick seasonal décor
pick-me-up, try one of these three easy tricks.
Update your fireplace mantle and bookshelves
I have to admit, I am a sucker for a good fireplace mantle or #shelfie
(photo of a styled shelf). Most living rooms have one or the other
(maybe both) as a focal point, and it couldn’t be easier to change out