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Moving from one home to another can seem overwhelming. There are so many things to consider, from shutting down one set of utilities and getting started with the next, painting, rearranging, trying to get adjusted to a new neighborhood and if you have children, getting them settled into their new school. All of this is time consuming and stressful. Then comes moving day and you may be completely undone by the huge number of boxes stacked in every room of your new home.

You may be hesitant to wade into the ocean of boxes because you fear you will never be able to finish unpacking and finding a good place for everything. The last thing you may be thinking about is what to do with all of those boxes once you have emptied them, but they will have to go somewhere. So , just what are you going to do with all of those empty boxes?

Recycling Works

Of course, you could simply throw all of those boxes away, but that is not your best solution, First of all, that simply moves the problem from one place to another. Now instead of the boxes being stacked in your rooms, they are piled up outside, waiting for garbage day. Second, the number of plastic garbage bags you will need to hold all of those boxes is itself detrimental to the environment.
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Creating a Beach Theme Bedroom
Some people just can’t stand the thought of summer being over! If you are one of those people, then try creating your very own beach-theme bedroom, to enjoy for the entire year. When transforming your bedroom into a beach-theme, keep in mind the simple things in life. Adding too many nautical items will only clutter the room. Think of how a beach would look; simple, airy and relaxing.
You want to create a simple and relaxed atmosphere, as if you were just relaxing on a beach or island somewhere. A few simple ideas and easy tricks will have you on your way to a tropical paradise in your room.

Wall treatments
Use colours that will relax and soothe. Pastel shades of green, blue, yellow and beige are fabulous choices to use on the walls. Adding a bit of bold with black or dark wood frames is also a nice touch with these colours. Choose basic wallpaper or do it yourself with a faux wall idea. Using sponges and textured fabrics to paint with will create this look wonderfully!

Window Treatments
Use light and airy window treatments that stay very basic. Remember, you are supposed to be at the beach! Imagine the curtains blowing in the wind. An easy and affordable solution for this is to use tab-top or tie back curtains and panels. Wooden rods will work beautifully with tab-top curtains. You can leave them as unfinished or pine wood or maybe get creative by painting them white or a match to your wall treatments.
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Decorating the Ultimate Shabby Chic Cottage

Have you always been fascinated with the soft and romantic look of Shabby Chic Cottage Decor? If so you are definitely not alone. It is a decor theme that has been quickly gaining popularity. The great news is that due to its popularity it is no longer difficult to create your own Shabby Chic Cottage within your bedroom walls.

One of the first steps to creating that picturesque look is to really understand the look. When you are trying to create a shabby chic look it basically encompasses a refinement with classic and romantic pieces that is paired with an aged look to the pieces. Traditionally you will find that a Shabby Chic Cottage Decor is dressed with a very soft color scheme that is full of whites, creams, and pastels. The other piece of the Shabby Chic Cottage puzzle is the furniture pieces. These pieces need to have a vintage feel to them while also being mildly distressed.

Now that you understand the basics it is time to get started creating your very own Shabby Chic Cottage bedroom. A fantastic resource for pieces that you may want to add to your home is www.shabbycottagechicfurniture.com . There you might find a piece like the Shabby Chic Distressed Craved Table. This delicate bedside table features a discrete drawer for the items that you like to keep right next to your bed as well as s a lower shelf to hold your favorite bedtime reading. The table is a beautiful distressed white that features curved legs and a delicate shell trim.

For an easy detail you might want to think about adding the Shabby Chic wall shelf to your bedroom. This rich and buttery ivory shelf can fit in almost any bedroom. It features three different hooks to hold whatever you need, but it is truly the elegant cutouts that are the eye catching bit about this gorgeous shelf.
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