Colour and Your Environment - May be the Place to Start

I think the question I get asked the most is what colour should I paint my walls?

There are many elements in choosing a colour. Three main ones are the visual appeal, psychology of colour to consider and personal preference. Here are some questions to ask yourself: what room is the focus; who will be occupying this room; are there definite colours you dislike and can eliminate; what is the personality you want to bring out ie cozy, dramatic, soft...; what type of light is there in the room; are there any other colours that limit your choices and that have to be worked around or is it a blank canvas;

Once you have thought about these questions and have developed a goal then you can focus on narrowing down the colour scheme. It may feel a little intimidating at first, but it will get easier once you understand where it is you want the room to end up.

To Decorate or not to Decorate - What's in it for ME

You may have been looking forward to redecorating or renovating a certain area in your home this Spring, but are on the fence about it because of everything you are hearing about the world economy...etc. I completely understand. However, let me point out the benefits in proceeding as planned. Because of the times that we are living in, you can find the same products for less and probably the trades will not keep you waiting. Personally, I have found that trades are not only providing quicker service, but better service (and believe me, I deal with a lot of trades on a regular basis). Even some clients have commented on this pleasant bonus.

Another benefit is that you are upgrading your home value for future and you are also upgrading your surroundings which you will enjoy. I can only share with you what I have heard over and over again. My clients have shared with me in what a difference redecorating or renovating has made to their emotional well being. They look forward to coming home at the end of the day and spend time in their new surroundings. A fresh new look in decor or new colours make a difference to your thinking which in turn make a difference in your feelings and attitude. Re organization not only declutters your home, but your mind. I don't know about you, but that is attractive to me! You don't have to spend a lot for a fast facelift, but if you did have a bigger job, then don't forget about the Renovation Tax Rebate check out www.budget.gc.ca/2009/pamphlet-depliant/pamphlet-depliant3-eng.asp. If you have any thoughts, comments or questions, feel free to respond. I would love to hear from you.

First Blog Entry.......ta daaaaa!

Warning...new blogger. Site is a work in progress...

I am excited to be writing my first Blog ever. The gates to the tech-world have been opened. I recently prepared my first newsletter issue, called In Touch, (e-mail me at ssintichakis@gmail.com to receive a copy) of course with the help of a great program, and then just a few hours ago I started a Twitter account. Okay, this may not be a big deal for many of you, but believe me it is for me. Well that's enough of that for now. I hope to learn about blogging fast and look back at this first entry and laugh about it. My goal here is to provide informative decorating tips, fun decorating stories and perhaps answer questions. I am passionate about decorating and am excited to share my knowledge with you.

While I realize this entry is light in content (I've got to practice this), I hope you will return to see the progress. Better yet, ask me a decorating question that you've been dying to ask, but were afraid to.