The official start of summer is almost here, is your house ready for it? Summer is more than just a change in your wardrobe, its a frame of mind. Its also a great season to mix up and air out your living space to reflect an easy, breezy new you. Whether you have a mansion or a modest dwelling like myself its easy to change a few things and spruce up for summer. The first change and one of the easiest you can do is put up new curtains. Muslin, cotton, and linen are some of the best material fabrics for summer. Choose light or soft bright colors and if you like prints use them but don't over do it-you don't want to blare you want to be more muted. Tie them back in the daytime to allow sunlight in. Switch some furniture pieces our and for example replace them with a rattan foot rest, or a white wicker loveseat. Put a fresh bouquet out every week- not something elaborate and expensive, just something simple like a mix of peonies and carnations. Put a few seashells out, maybe on a fireplace mantle, a table, or in the kitchen. When you have company put out a clear glass pitcher of pink lemonade mixed with ice and lemon slices. Use a different, simple set of dishes. More to come... :)