Along with spring cleaning comes the fun part– Spring re-decorating.  I learned this from my mom.  Soon as spring hits, she changes the look of the bedrooms by putting up new, lighter curtains, changing the bedspreads, and added new accents to the rooms.  It is fun to switch up your home decor seasonally.  Think bright accents and flowy curtains.  Here are a couple inexpensive ways to add a quick spring pick-me-up for any room.

• Use fresh flowers to accent the room.
• Buy new curtains to brighten up the room.
• Use a brighter table runner to spice up your dining table.
• Paint DIY wooden frames different accent colors to brighten up your space.

Perfect Pick me Up Decor Store: Ikea (Favorites pictured below)

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Looking good in the office is a must.  However, it can be hard to look professional and express your own style.  That’s why I like to start with the basics and dress it up with accessories.  I love separates (over suits) as well because you can mix & match different blazers with different pants & skirts.  This way you can find your own corporate style.  Today’s featured look is the Navy chic corporate look.  So professional yet a little edgy.

I finally got the opportunity to sit down with a florist for my wedding bouquets and centerpieces.  I always thought flowers were pretty but sitting down with the designer made me truly appreciate the broad array of flowers and the artistic work that goes into floral arrangements.  Each flower has it’s own character, texture, and color.  Some of the flowers that I found most amazing and unique are below:

Peonies:  These flowers remind me of fluffly clouds and cotton candy.  They are so dainty and the texture is absolutely gorgeous.  These flowers are at their prime in June.

Orchids:  These flowers are so exotic and rich in color, they are perfect for a modern vibe.  Although expensive since they grow in tropical areas, they are simple and elegant.

Sunflowers:  There is something about a sunflower that is magical.  Maybe that it grows so big and so perfect in this exaggerated bright yellow color.  They represent warmth and happiness and are beautiful, simple flowers.

Tiger Lillies:  These plants are exotic and sexy.  The bright orange against the spotted black is so cool that they look almost too perfect to be natural plants.

Happy Cinco de Mayo all!  Did you know that Cindo de Mayo  is the  celebration of Mexican heritage and pride and to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War? I am actually going to a party tonight and of course tortilla chips & margaritas are on the menu.  For those of you throwing your own party, check out my Low-fat Guacamole recipe post: http://wp.me/p1o7vT-1G.

Cindo de Mayo party favors:

1. Sombrero

2. Tacos

3. Churros

4. Piñata

5. colorful Spanish paper flowers