| p>Step 1: Pick a motif and go with it! Don't pair your | | | | running. |
| childhood bedspreadwith a new wrought iron bed and | | | | Step 3: Make it soft! Your bedroom is the place |
| lace curtains. Choose colors that remindyou of things | | | | where you should feel themost comfortable, so |
| you love. For example, my bedroom is all done in tan | | | | make it your own nest. You should hardly be able |
| andpastels, because those colors make me feel like | | | | tohold back from cuddling up in your soft bedspread |
| I'm in a spring meadow. | | | | (I recommend down!) andpile of overstuffed pillows. |
| Other favorite motifs include ocean, fall or sunset. | | | | Also, a soft, cushy rug beside the bed is theperfect |
| Make it the vibe thatfills the room. This mean not | | | | way to start your day of on the right foot. |
| just your bedding, but also any framedartwork or | | | | Step 4: Get rid of the mess! Nothing kills a good |
| standing decorations should go with the motif. | | | | mood like walking into acluttered room. Your place of |
| Step 2: Make it smell yummy! A room with a | | | | relaxation should not be polluted with dirtyclothes on |
| pleasant, inviting fragrance isa great start to creating | | | | the floor and piles of things "to be put away." If you |
| that special space where you go to escape. | | | | take theattitude that your room is your paradise, and |
| Choosescented candles in your favorites smells. | | | | when in it you should feelspoiled, you won't want to |
| Vanilla is always relaxing andtantalizing. Another choice: | | | | leave yucky messes lingering among your goodies. |
| incense. It comes in limitless scents, andyou can be | | | | Invest in plastic crates that slide easily under the bed |
| constantly changing your scented sticks to match | | | | or in the closetfor out-of-sight storage. |
| your mood. | | | | Step 5: Personalize! If someone else entered your |
| Plus, incense holders are decorations in themselves. | | | | room they should knowyou live there. Fill it with |
| They can be wooden orceramic, and some even | | | | things you love. Whether you like artsydecorations or |
| come in statue form, so pick one that goes along | | | | plant life or black and white collages of you and your |
| withthe motif you've selected! If you're not up for | | | | lovedones, surround yourself with the things that |
| burning, then go with anice air freshener or plug in to | | | | make you feel happy! |
| give your space the smell that makes youcome | | | | |