The Country Look.

 The country look is difficult to define but
 easy to recognize.

 If you walk into a room that is informal, with simple,
 straightforward furniture- a room that makes you feel
 instantly at home- it probably has the country look.

Comfort and a total lack of pretentiousness are the
keys to this relaxed style, that is sometimes referred
to as “rustic,’ “provincial,” or ” farmhouse.”

Closely associated with the Early American period, it
strikes a familiar chord with most Americans, giving
them a welcome feeling of security and stability.

The colors of the country look,are usually clear
primary colors and warm earth tones. Undiluted
red, true blue and sunny yellow and oranges, rusts
and tawny browns look right with the warm wood
tones of honest country furniture, as do linens, cottons
chintzes and calicos.

Country look furniture may be Early American,
French Provincial or country  furniture from
anywhere around the world.  Some Colonial
styles, although more formal, also fit into the
country look.

lets decorate!

You And Your Home.

 You are about to embark on a great adventure- decorating a room,
  in your home , or possibly a whole house. Or perhaps, at the moment,
 you are interested in improving one particular area, in your home, to
 make it more attractive and liveable

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No matter.  Any project that involves the wonderful world of color,
the fabulous furnishings and accessories
that are now available, the marvelous materials for floors and walls
devised by modern technology, is an exciting undertaking.

It is so exciting, in fact, that many homemakers are dazzled by all
the possibilities.

The biggest question is” Where do I begin?”  Do I just plunge in with
samples and color charts, buy pieces of furniture  and hope they work
out?  NO! Such considerations come second when you begin
decorating.

YOU come first.     The way you live, the way you relax, the way you
entertain.  Your likes and dislikes ; your physical needs and aesthetic
requirements. You, the homemaker, probably spend more time in
your home than any other member of your family.

It’s your background and should reflect your personality. So
analyze yourself, your family, and what you want your home
to be, and then begin.

Join me on this blog and I will delve into the world of
decorating from wall to wall.

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