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Easy Ways to Create a Romantic Atmosphere at Home

08 Monday Apr 2013

Posted by melissaoconnor in Advice & Inspiration, Ella Andrews, Guest Posts, The Home

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Every situation has its rules, so does the romantic atmosphere creation. In case you are wondering how to create this feel in your home, here are some simple tips that will help you be successful.

Candles
Candles are essential for adding romantic touches. You can use the help of the staff in the store or you can pick them out yourself. You can use them to create a path, in which you will need many small ones. You can also create special arrangements with them. You can lay flower petals in a bowls of water along with small candles, which will look very pretty when you light them up. Try using candles that are unique in shape and scent. They will help with the light in the room and will add a special accent to the space and atmosphere.
Easy Ways to Create a Romantic Atmosphere at Home

Easy Ways to Create a Romantic Atmosphere at Home

Music
Music can make such a difference. It will make the moments of silence special and in case you ran out of topics to discuss, you can also talk about the song that is playing at the moment. In the process of this conversation you may find other interesting topics to talk over. Long silences can be very embarrassing sometimes.

Dinner
Create a meal that is delicious as well as nice to look at. Having ugly items on your plates isn’t that romantic. As you prepare the menu you can include some special items that are famous for adding romance to a situation. This can be strawberries, chocolate, wine, and others.
Easy Ways to Create a Romantic Atmosphere at Home
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Atmosphere
When you are preparing for a romantic evening, choosing a section in the living room is a good idea. Make sure its comfortable enough to rest after dinner is over. Staying at the table will be good to some point but after, you will soon feel uncomfortable on the chair and will love to stretch out somewhere. You may want to arrange some candles there as well. If the date eventually moves into the bedroom, you can dress it up a bit with romantic colors so it feels a little more special.
Easy Ways to Create a Romantic Atmosphere at Home

Appearance
Leave time to get ready and make sure you look your best. It is a fact that you feel more self-confident when you both look better. You will have plenty of time to pick the outfit that will give you both comfort and confidence at the same time. Just make sure you are comfortable and feel great.

{Written by Ella Andrews on behalf of the Plymouth Moving Company}

Decorate Your Home in Pink

06 Wednesday Mar 2013

Posted by melissaoconnor in Ella Andrews, Everyday Design, Guest Posts, The Home

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Written by Ella Andrews

Many people will say that using pink in your home is a bold decision and it will not make the place more comfortable or cozy. It is also believed to be a childish color that people associate with spoiled teenage girls and some consider using it in your home decor quite inappropriate. Pink may not be a very popular color when decorating your space but the truth is that when its done with style this type it can actually do a lot good to one’s place.

Decorate Your Home in Pink
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The first and most important thing you need to understand is that no one is telling you to paint your walls all over in pink. What you should actually do is use the color as an accent in various combinations. There are a lot of choices you can pick from that will make your home stylish. Just be extremely careful you don’t cross that thin line between stylish and childish decoration.

Pink can bring a soft, emotional mood in your home. You can combine it with different colors such as green, light blue, yellow, white, and even gray. You will be surprised of how unconventional and yet modern these combinations look. Other interesting combinations are also dots on pink background or a blue wall with beautiful large pink flowers on it. A half painted pink wall is also worth considering. However, if you still insist on having your walls completely painted in pink then you should use paintings in black and white to decorate to break up the color. Or at least use pictures with black frames.

Decorate Your Home in Pink
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You can also use pink in the details. Choose proper Battersea furniture, like a sofa or an arm chair, that is painted in pink but do not use this color for your other furniture. Another option is to turn your attention to tiny details such as a rug, decorative cushions, or table covers. Items in pink are easily distinguished among other things so you do not have to worry that they will remain unnoticed among all your other room furnishing and decoration.

Decorate Your Home in Pink
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Pink is suitable for all rooms in your home. It will look as good in the bathroom as it will in the kitchen or the bedroom. As a matter of fact, pink is extremely suitable for your working space as it brings a cheerful mood and inspiration while you are working. There is no need to mention that pink is the perfect choice for your small daughters bedroom.

Decorate Your Home in Pink
Photo Credit: CDN4

And finally a bit of advice: if you are not sure how you would feel in a place totally decorated in pink you can simply check it out first. Choose a room in your home and add a few pink accents. If you do not find it too much you can go ahead with using the color for decorating the whole place.

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