Spring is in the air, or at least we all wish it were! If youd like to get rid of the winter doldrums and usher in some life to your home, here are some easy steps you can take now, before the crocuses bloom.

Put out several bouquets and arrangements of silk flowers in bright colors. Throw in some variegated greenery and you have an instant brightener.

Put away the woolen throws and bring out your lighter ones for a quick pick-me-up. The same goes for your table linens; its not too early to dress your dining room for Memorial Day houseguests.

If your draperies are heavy and dark, shop the sales for some sheers and taffeta panels. Discount stores are great resources for inexpensive panels and curtains. Find something light with a beaded fringe to add a little sparkle and a bit of whimsy.

Scented candles are an easy way to lure your mind to tropical shores. If youd rather not have an open flame, use candle chimneys or, better yet, a fragrance lamp that burns clean and can diffuse scent throughout your home.

Here you have four simple ways to entice your senses and bring some spring into your home.

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Lisa DeClue

Lisa DeClue was raised on Long Island, NY, educated at U.C.S.D. & now resides in the Midwest with her husband & two sons. She is active in Women?s & Children?s Ministries at their church & is hopelessly caught in the fun of Scrapbooking.

Lisa has loved decorating since she was a little girl & is an avid fan of most of the shows on HGTV. These shows are popular because many people just don't know what to do to decorate their homes. They have ideas, but need a starting point & some direction along the way; but they really do know what they like & don't like. HGTV?s programs help guide them along the decorating path. They have increased the awareness of do-it-yourself possibilities & really opened up the desire for professional help, thereby adding to her business. She has learned through the school of hard knocks & has been around the ?home d?cor block? several times. Lisa offers her friends & customers an almost free "Decorator on call" service with a sliding scale: anything from a Diet Coke to lunch!

Lisa worked in marketing & selling since she was out of High School & was an Executive Secretary for over ten years. When she & her husband became pregnant, she suddenly found herself without a job, thus forcing her to be a Stay-At-Home-Mom. After their youngest was born, Lisa wanted to earn a little extra income & to keep her h& in the business world. A friend was having a Home & Garden Party & gave her a catalog. She was so impressed with the product & the fact that HGP is a Christian company from the top down that she signed up! Nowhere has Lisa ever worked with people of the high integrity & Christian values as the men & women of Home & Garden Party. It is so refreshing to not have to worry about any of the corporate world?s shifting values. Thanks to Home & Garden Party, Lisa has been able to put God first, Family second & Career third. She can augment her family income while she puts Brian & the boys first.

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