A Victorian Tea Party would be the most elegant of all. Everything in Victorian times was done lavishly. So break out your grandmothers china, silver, crystal & serving pieces. The fancier the better. Of course if you have a truly prized possession that would break your heart if it was damaged, please don’t use for the party. Accidents do happen! Before you get your house ready & prepare your food, you have to send out invitations.

INVITATION IDEAS

There are so many options here. With today’s computer programs you can make some beautiful ones at home. Tuck an actual tea bags in the invitation. Perhaps make some using paper doilies & scrapbooking supplies.

DECORATING & SERVING

You will want to make the house as pretty as possible. Fresh flowers are a must, use them everywhere. I had a birthday tea in early June & I put vases of peonies everywhere, they are beautiful. Use traditional vases, or teapots that no longer have lids. Sometimes you can find then for a bargain since they no longer have a lid! Use candles both tapers & scattered votives or tea lights. I use some of those fancy shaped Christmas light that are sold now in all kinds of shapes. I have some pretty heart ones & some flower ones & even some dragonfly lights ( those are for the fairy tea party - see my page on fairy tea parties) Play soft music in the background. There are even tea party music CD’s you can purchase. For tablecloths try lace or damask. Scatter silk rose petals on your table. Use real linen or fancy paper napkins. I found some monogrammed napkins at an antique store in California last year. They were inexpensive I guess because not too many people have an “O” monogram.

For Serving Pieces You Will Need At Least Some of the Following

Teapot Silver Or China

Sugar & Creamer

Salt & Pepper Shakers

Water Pitcher

Various Serving Trays

Tole Tray

China Serving Platters

Silver Serving Pieces

Crystal Serving Pieces

Crystal Plates

Crystal Bowls

Silverware

Pedestal Cake Plates

Porcelain or China Teacups

Pretty Plates(mix & match is OK)

Jam or Jelly Serving Jar

Demitasse or Fancy Spoons

You don’t need to spend a lot of money. You can find some great bargains at your local thrift stores, flea markets & antique malls. Mix & Match is Definitely OK for teacups & saucers. Even mismatched sets are OK. Some I have been given as gifts, but most are from estate sales or thrift stores. I have at least 24 mix & match cups & saucers.

I love the pedestal cake plates or the tiered serving pieces. I have several I purchased at the Salvation Army. I bought a vintage Hobnail cake plate for $1. It has a repair on the pedestal part , but I cover with appropriate fancy ribbon! Be sure you use lots of scented candles, be creative with your candle holders. Use paper or tatted doily under or on your serving pieces.Be sure you have a nice glass or crystal on hand for water. Maybe not all of your guests drink tea.

To use for serving sugar or with teacups, or as party favors, be sure to see some of the demitasse spoons I sell. Aren’t they sweet! Tie them up to a tea bag with a little satin ribbon & you have a darling tea party favor. If you can find some bargains, give each guest a fancy teacup to take home.

YUMMY FOOD TO SERVE

Offer your guests a variety of tea flavors. I leave them out in a lined basket. It is fun to use decorated sugar cubes & sugar tongs too!

TEA SANDWICHES

There are many varieties of tea sandwiches you can serve. Try to find a firmer style bread, cut the crust off & cut sandwiches either diagonally so you have 2 triangle sandwiches or in 4’s for a bit smaller sandwiches. Cucumber sandwiches have long been a tea party tradition. This is an easy one that everyone likes. Just spread softened cream cheese on bread & top with thinly sliced cucumbers. Simple. For a fall or Christmas time tea try turkey & cranberry sauce sandwiches. Use your favorite egg salad or chicken salad recipe. try adding sliced almonds to your chicken salad recipe, yum! For other fillings you can use, watercress, tomatoes, cheese, deli meats, smoked salmon or ham salad. For Children spread softened cream cheese on bread & top with jelly, cut with cookie cutter. On top of the sandwich spread just a bit of softened cream cheese & dust with sprinkles.

SCONES BISCUITS COOKIES & CAKES

You cannot have a Victorian Tea Party without scones. You can find a variety of scone recipes on the internet. I have used scone mixes before as well. If you have a Panera Bread Store in your area, they have wonderful orange scones. You might like to have traditional devonshire cream, lemon curd or jelly or jams for your scones & biscuits.

Lemon Curd Recipe:

• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup salted butter
• 1 cup sugar

Mix together melted butter & sugar. Add well beaten eggs & lemon juice. Place in double boiler or over simmering water. Stir continuously for 15 minutes or until thick. Allow to cool & refrigerate. Will keep for about 2 weeks.

Traditional Tea Cakes Recipe:

• 4 cups flour
• 1 cup butter
• 2 egg yolks, beaten
• milk
• 1 egg white, beaten
• 1/4 cup sugar
• Caraway seeds

Mix all ingredients together, mix to paste with a little warm milk, cover with a cloth and let stand for about an hour in a warm place. Roll out cut with round or shaped cutter & bake on lightly greased or sprayed sheet at 350 degrees until they are golden brown. For other treats serve a variety of breads, cakes & cookies. Serve sliced banana bread, shortbread cookies, your favorite holiday cookies, lady fingers, lemon cookies or biscuits, orange cake, peach or strawberry tarts or tartlets, petit fors, applesauce cake, brownies or fudge, carrot cake, gingerbread, or tiny cupcakes.

TEA PARTY THEMES

Do you need an excuse to have a Victorian Tea Party?? Next time you host a baby or bridal shower, make it a tea party, a birthday party for a friend, a Christmas tea is always beautiful. Host one for your ladies group at church or ladies Bible study. Celebrate an anniversary, invite over your grandma, or granddaughters, let your little girl invite her friends for a fancy dress up day! Combine a tea party with an etiquette class, have a garden tea party in the summer, and of course there is always Valentine’s Day, my favorite. Be sure to visit my website for tea accouterments and tea party favors!

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A pearl earring is a classic cute piece of jewelry for women of all ages. Pearl earrings are unique and wonderful gift for yourself or someone special in your life. Simple pearl earrings can be the perfect accent to a wonderful business suit or evening attire. The right matching pearl earrings can be worn on casual occasions or the dressiest of occasions depending on the style and type of jewelry and your individual taste and fancy. Buying pearl earrings is not merely about finding the most expensive item on sale but it must match your outfit and your taste. Classic stud pearl earrings lend a simple elegance to an ornate gown, while simple gowns may go very well with dangle pearl earrings.

Since pearl earrings come in wide range of prices and colors, pearl earrings have become very much affordable. Pearls come in a variety of colors, the most traditional and popular are white and black but with wide array of various other colors - pink, peach, golden etc available, women now have the luxury of multiple choices. Perfect peal earrings with matching pearl necklace is the perfect buy or as a gift for your loved ones and has always been the preferred choice of many women. Pearls are subtle in colors but quite alluring and are always in fashion. As compare to diamond or gold earrings, pearl earrings are not heavy on budget and are very much affordable.

Pearl earrings are made with selective quality pearls of various types such as freshwater pearls, akoya or seawater pearls, Tahitian pearls and South seawater pearls. Each one of these types of pearls lends their own charm and sophistication in a pair of pearl earrings. Depending upon age and color of one’s skin, woman may choose small to medium or large pearl size for a set of pearl earrings. Gold and silver posts are used when making pearl earrings.

It is very important to take care of pearl earrings and pearl jewelry as pearls being natural gems are very much prone to light, dust and heat. Often wipe off with soft cloth before storing and keep pearl jewelry separately from other types of jewelry to avoid rubbing. It also helps keep the luster bright and shinning.

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Furniture preservation isn’t just something you do for your great-grandmother’s bedroom furniture or your antique poster bed. By properly taking care of furniture you buy today, you can enjoy it for years to come.

One of the best tips for protecting furniture is to make sure you start the act of preservation as soon as you can. Whether your furniture is brand new or years old, it’s never too early or too late to start maintaining it correctly.

In today’s ‘throw-away’ society, many people fail to take the time to care about furniture preservation. But for people who have furniture they’d like to hand down to their children, help is available. There are tips to preserve furniture not just for tomorrow, but also for decades to come.

The two greatest threats to furniture are people and the environment. The good news is you can have control over both of these factors.

Furniture Preservation 101

The first threat you can control when safeguarding furniture is the human element. For example, take extra care whenever you’re around your living room furniture you’d like to preserve. For example, keep the vacuum away from fragile living room sofa legs and avoid placing drinking glasses directly on table surfaces. In other words, treat the furniture with respect.

The second threat is the environment. Temperature, humidity, and light all play a role in the aging process of wood and upholstery, the two main components of furniture. The first step in preserving furniture is to make sure that your heirlooms are out of harm’s way as much as possible.

Steps to Furniture Preservation

It’s also important to know what types of materials are in the furniture items you plan to preserve. But even if you are unsure, there are a number of rules for maintenance that can be followed across the board, regardless of the building material:

1. Dust wood finishes with a magnetic cloth.
2. Avoid harsh commercial/retail oils, sprays or cleaners on wood and fabrics.
3. Apply only a light coating of paste wax once a year to preserve woodwork.
4. If liquids come into contact with the furniture, wipe them up immediately.
5. For added protection to coffee tables or dining room tables, use a tablecloth to repel water, food and other destructive substances that might spill.
6. If heavy objects are placed on top of furniture, put padding underneath them to protect exposed surfaces.

Moving Preserved Furniture

The day might come when you need to move furniture you’re trying to protect. Items such as living room furniture or bedroom furniture are usually heavy in nature, so it’s important to remember two key rules for moving furniture.

1. Never pick up your furniture from the arms or top. Instead, support the furniture below its center of gravity.
2. Never drag your furniture across the floor. Doing so may loosen and separate the joined wood.

Getting the Most Out of Furniture Preservation

If you diligently follow these rules for furniture preservation, you can protect precious heirlooms for your own great-grandchildren to use and enjoy in the future. Just a little forethought and discipline can preserve your furniture for many generations to come.

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Once you create a website, you’re going to want to get as many people as possible to go to your site. There are many different ways to get people to your website, and these ways range from being free, to costing quite a bit of money. Today we’d like to discuss some of the free ways to get traffic to your website.

One of the easiest ways to get traffic to your website is by putting your website in every email that you send out. You already probably write many emails each day, and I’m sure sometimes those emails get forwarded to others. If when you sign your name at the bottom you also put your website, you have a good chance of someone clicking on them as at least most of the people receiving your emails probably know you. As these emails get passed around, your website will get passed around as well.

Something very similar to this can be done on forums. If you have a bunch of forums you write on, when you make a post, put your websites address after you sign your name there as well. If people value what you post, they might be interested in going to your website to see what else you have to say. This works especially well if the forum topic is similar to what your website is about. If you don’t belong to many forums, you can always search on Google to find forums that are about topics similar to your website. You don’t want to spam the forums, but if you find you can help someone by responding to their post, there is nothing wrong with putting your website in your signature.

Another way to get your websites name out there is to look for sites on similar topics. Once you find a few, send them an email and see if they would be interested in doing a link exchange. You would put a link to their website on yours, and they would put a link to your website on theirs. This way people who are interested in the topic but don’t know about your site might find it. It also looks good with search engine rankings, since sites on similar topics are linking to yours.

There are many sites that will allow you to post classified ads for free. This can be another great place to get some free exposure for your website. This works especially well if you have something to offer on your website, like a free report, or something like that. But it is definitely a nice easy way to get your sites name out there, and of course get another link back to your site.

Another free way to get traffic to your website is to write articles. If you can provide information that others find useful, they may be interested in going to your website to see what else you have to say. On many article directories, you can post a bio which is where you will put your website link. If someone decides to put your article on their website, it will still include that link, so hopefully even more people will get the chance to see your article and come visit your site.

There are many ways to get traffic to your website, all without costing a cent. All you have to do is think of ways that you can be helpful to others, and give them good information, and most likely they will be interested in visiting your website to see what else you have to say.

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In order to succeed in your MLM company you have to be sure that you are with a good company. The first step is to read your policies and procedures! Most people when they join a business do not even take the time to read their policies and procedures. Many companies say at the very end that you must have “ongoing sales”. What does this mean? You can never retire! Every month you must sponsor at least 3 people once you reach a certain level. If you do not sponsor these people then you will be terminated from the company and lose all that you have built! 5 out of 10 people are with a bad company and will never succeed. It is not your fault!

The second step is to be sure you are with a 5 pillar company. A 5 pillar company must have these 5 things in order to be a reliable company.

1. Company Management Experience With Integrity- Do the owners of your company have experience in the field? Have they ever built a downline?

2. Timing In the Company- The ideal time to join a company is when it is at least 2 years old. Do not join a “ground floor opportunity” they have not had enough time in the business to get all the bugs out yet.

3. Products- Be sure that your company has great products. Imagine trying to sell something that nobody needs or wants. The best products to sell are consumable products.

4. Compensation Plan- Know and understand your compensation plan. Find out how many people it takes to make $10,000 a month in your company.

5. Proven Duplicatable System- Make sure you are able to teach your downline to do what you do. Have great upline support and don’t sell your family or friends.

The first step to succeed in your business is to be educated and find out if your business has these 5 critical pillars to success. Once you are sure your company has these you can build it big and strong and it will be around for a very long time.

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Shopping is the word to which all like and every body gets crazy when the shopping word comes in their ear. To make your shopping successful and easy you need to go to shopping malls or shopping complex. But as you know all about the traffic in delhi. It is increasing highly. So almost people like to shop but do not want to waste time in traffic or anywhere. They do not want to come in the circle of parking of their vehicle, red lights, check points and all other thing which help in time wastage as these are the major concern of the day.

The only method to avoid all these things is online shopping. Not all but many people prefer online shopping as it is very easy and it save a lot of time which we waste in traffic and all other things mentioned above. Shopping from a secure site is also a major concern while shopping online. Not all this, there are many other benefits to shop online.

Second concept in case of shopping is bargaining. Bargaining with shop-keepers, going up and down the high street, tests the resolve of those with nerves of steel, but finally they all crack and plead to be forgiven, not any more. The latest trend of online shopping has cut out the journey to crowded streets and the cash back portals has made life that much easier and happy. That’s why people like to shop online.

Now there is a one more issue. That is how people will find shopping portal online. For this, there are some sites which provides listing of Delhi manufacturers and Delhi exporters. These sites provide all the important information of delhi manufacturers and foreign exporters. Alternatively, you can also visit these manufacturers manually.

Women, who normally visit malls or local market even when they have no plans to buy something, they can also save their time by shopping online. Which shop they choose, it’s a matter of choice at that time.

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Did you know that saunas were first designed as a carved hole in the hillside. They built a fire in the cave and placed a covering over the door. The smoke and heat were found to be therapeutic and it took off. Families spent time together socializing in the sauna. A steam sauna can be very beneficial to your body. As time went on rocks were placed in a circle and a fire was built over the rocks. Once the fire was died down, water was poured over the rocks and thus you have steam built up. This caught on very fast and then as time progressed, the rooms were no longer caves, but little huts or wood structures and the rocks were heated by other means such as propane or electric. Water was still poured over the hot rocks to create the steam needed. This article will talk about the effects of a steam sauna on your body.

You can now buy a steam sauna specially designed for inside your home or you can also get a portable unit for outside the home. They have come a long ways since the beginning of the sauna, but the effects are still the same. A sauna can be a very peaceful and relaxing therapeutic experience. Sweating is good for the body and in fact as we sweat, our bodies release waste and toxins that are built up inside. The skin is the largest organ of our bodies and as we sweat, the toxins and waste are expelled through the pores in the skin on the outside of the skin, leaving the inside of the skin clean and refreshed. This is why you really need to shower after sweating in a steam sauna, so you can wash away the dirty particles that have been released and not allow them to just sit on top of the skin.

As you are sitting in a steam sauna, your body temperature will rise which is what causes your body to sweat. This increase in temperature also causes an increase in circulation and causes the heart to beat faster. This experience is basically like a cardio workout. A ten-twenty minute session is basically equivalent to a brisk walk. How about that. Your blood flow is increased and thus this increase in blood flow causes new cell growth and actually rejuvenates the skin making it look and feel younger. Your skin will keep its natural elasticity shape and wrinkles will not happen and any you might have may go be less pronounced. A steam sauna can give your whole body a transformation from the inside out.

A steam sauna is fast becoming a very popular item of choice. As more and more people become aware of the benefits of using a steam sauna, more homes are adding this feature to them just to promote overall good health. Since there are more and more saunas being produced, you can choose from a wide variety of models. Many units are portable and you put them together by yourself. Steam saunas are also very good for anyone who suffers from acne. You can often find a portable steam sauna in any home improvement store or many of your pool and spa stores.

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While every country has its own quirks when it comes to recruiting for law jobs there are some things that are the same the world over. There are lots of traps to fall into that could prevent you from getting that international law job you have always dreamed of.

CV Lacks Focus - You have to think of your CV like an advert, it’s selling you as a candidate to you potential employer abroad so it’s important it’s got a clear focus. Decide exactly what you would like the reader to come away from your CV thinking. You can then focus every element of your CV towards this aim. Don’t include anything unnecessary and keep the document brief.

CV Hides Key Skills - If you are applying for a legal job your relevant qualifications & experience is hugely important. Don’t hide them away at the end of your document. It’s a sad truth but often recruiters don’t read CVs in that much depth and often lose interest before the end. Don’t let important information get lost at the end of your CV.

Over Used Template - Nearly everyone uses Microsoft Word and lots of people use Google. So imagine how many people use the templates that are easy to find. In a competitive job market, like law, there can often be a large number of applicants for a position; anything you can do to help your CV stand out can help your prospects of getting a legal job abroad.

Application Not Addressed to Correct Person - It’s easy to make a mistake when you are sending out lots of job applications especially if you are planning on relocating to another country. However addressing your CV to the wrong person could instantly ruin your chances. The obvious solution might seem to be to send your applications to a generic “Dear Sir” If they have included a name on the advert such a tactic is likely to seem impolite and suggest you don’t have a huge desire to get the job.

Typos and Bad Grammar - Probably the most repeated tip when it comes to CVs and covering letters but Typos and Grammar mistakes can be really costly. Double & triple check it. It is always worth getting at least one other person to give it a quick proof read a fresh set of eyes will spot mistakes you never would have seen.

Untailored Cover Letter - There’s nothing wrong with sending out a generic CV, there are definite benefits to tailoring the document to each job but it’s not essential. On the other hand you must tweak your cover letting for each individual job application you make. Show why you would be the perfect candidate specifically for the job advertised. Use the same phrasing as they have used and you could be on the way to a great international law job.

Talking Too Much - It’s always risky in a job interview that you can end up talking too much. Answer the question briefly giving an extended answer can seem like a good idea but it’s easy to end up rambling and create a bad impression.

Negative About Previous Jobs - The chances are you are leaving your job you are unhappy there, especially if you are thinking about moving abroad. However it won’t help you get a new job by dwelling on the reasons you are leaving your old one. It will make you seem negative person and less attractive as a potential employer.

Asking About Salaries Too Early - Much like a shop wouldn’t ask to see your credit card before letting you through the door you shouldn’t jump the gun when it comes to salary negotiation. That can wait till they offer you the job, any earlier and you’ll just end seeming arrogant hardly an attractive quality in legal professional.

Not Enough Eye Contact - The importance of body language cannot be underestimated many people can get hung up on what they say in an interview when how they are sitting and how they and the tone of their voice. One of the easiest ways to improve your body language is too make more eye contact. It’s easily done and can have great positive effects.

If you are thinking of applying for a legal job abroad avoiding these mistakes could make your search for a new career that much easier.

Robert Proctor is part of Legal Week Jobs, a website specialising in international law jobs including graduate, legal secretary, solicitor & private practice lawyer jobs.

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Just recently, a friend of mine from the church we both go to, had cataract surgery. He told me that after he was done, he saw better than he had ever seen since he was a kid. You had to see the look of joy all over his face. Yes, cataract surgery, especially with today’s modern methods, is a great thing. However, there are still risks involved in having this kind of surgery. This article is simply meant to point them out so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not this is something that you want to consider having.

First, let me give you the good news. About 98% of the people who have cataract surgery have wonderful outcomes and vision that is greatly improved. This is a significant figure and a testament as to how far we have come with this procedure. Still, there is that 2% that we need to be concerned with and what can go wrong in those cases.

One of the most common risks of cataract surgery is Endophthalmitis, which is an infection inside the eye. To help prevent this from happening, antibiotic eye drops are administered on the day of the surgery. In most cases, this procedure is all that is needed, but in some cases infection will occur. The statistics for post operative infection are 1 in 3000 surgeries.

A less common risk of cataract surgery is cystoid macular edema. The macula is the central part of the retina. Sometimes, after surgery, this part becomes inflamed, which results in a blurring of vision. A test is then given to determine the extent of the swelling. In some cases, steroids need to be injected into the area itself in order to bring down the swelling, which is always a risk in itself.

Another uncommon risk of cataract surgery is retinal detachment. What happens occasionally during surgery is that fluid seeps through a tear in the retina. When this happens, the retina detaches from the back of the eye. Patients who are nearsighted have more of a chance of retinal detachment than other patients. This occurs in about one half of one percent of all surgeries.

The most serious complication from cataract surgery is choroidal hemorrhage. The choroid is a web of blood vessels that supplies that retina with blood. Sometimes, during surgery, the choroid will bleed. This is mostly common in patients with high blood pressure and glaucoma. If the bleeding is restricted to a small area, then patients usually recover without much visual loss. However, in the most severe cases, patients can end up having complete loss of vision.

The most dangerous risks of cataract surgery are fortunately very rare because of today’s technology. Still, it is important that you are aware of them.

After all, you only get one pair of eyes.

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If our dreams could come true and our budgets limitless, there is no doubt that we would all have a gorgeous family room that would be the envy of family, friends, and guests alike. Sadly, we do have to live in the real world, which is why we need to stick to interior design schemes that are as close to our dreams-and budgets-as possible. But how do you get the most stylistic bang for your decorating dollar?

Painting-An Oldie But a Goodie

Perhaps it is obvious but it is nonetheless true-nothing can breathe new life and energy into a room like a fresh coat of paint. With the right color scheme, you can literally lift years off of your living room and almost make it look like an entirely different space. However, don’t be afraid to venture beyond the confines of “safe” colors like eggshell or sandpaper!

When choosing colors, dare to be bold! You may even try alternating colors on walls-like using a beige and dark maroon-using the maroon as the surface paint on one wall with the beige as the accent or trim color-and then alternate with each wall. It may sound a little wacky-but the right colors can really make this strategy a real show-stopper and make you look like some sort of decorating genius-no kidding!

Just be sure to patch up any cracks and holes in the walls. If spackling or drywall is necessary, be sure to sand the area afterwards with a mild sand paper and then allow to dry for at least 48 hours-no matter what the directions tell you on the product! Far too many good paint jobs are ruined by impatience and not waiting long enough for the spackling to dry!

Finally-masking off the area is vital! How many times have you seen the surface paint on the trim and vice versa! Nothing ruins a great paint job like a rushed masking job! Be sure to wipe the area first with a tack cloth to remove dust and make it easier for the tape to stick.

Light Fixtures to the Rescue

Life really does boil down to the details, which is why you really need to pay attention to the light fixtures in your home. The right fixtures just seem to bring out the natural character of the home and make all experiences more enjoyable. You need to make sure that you include all three of the different types of lighting in your living room: ambient (general illumination usually provided by ceiling fixture like a chandelier, pendant, or flush mount fixture), task lighting (more concentrated illumination that helps brighten one specific area for the completion of a task, such as the light provided by a desk lamp, table lamp, or perhaps a floor lamp), and accent lighting (like track lighting, wall sconces, or those cute accent lamps some people use to illuminate their collectables).

Begin with the ambient lighting first and remember-if you buy a traditional hanging pendant-then you will want to then buy traditional desk lamps and other fixtures in the space. By remaining consistent in design, material, and accent materials and finish-you will make the space more unified and add a subtle sense of sophistication. Be sure to incorporate complementary fixtures to provide track and accent lighting as well-you don’t want any bright or dark spots in the space. The illumination should appear uniform and natural and you will know its right when you see it.

Other than light fixtures and fresh paint, simply decorating the space with some fresh flowers once in awhile is another simple and inexpensive way to liven up the area and continually reinventing the space. Remember, it doesn’t necessarily have to be expensive-just keeping things simple, clean, and unified can have a more dramatic look upon a room than you might think!

Pamela Tice is the owner of numerous lighting and home decor websites carrying complete product lines of Table Lamps and Pendant Lights, as well as outdoor lighting from the industry’s leading manufacturers. The one stop shop for Home Lighting -Everything to light your home in style.