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Blue Mountain Eagle
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
GROW
GETTING
MOTIVATED
Ideas to spruce up the home
By Angel Carpenter
Blue Mountain Eagle
I
f the spring cleaning and decorat-
ing bug hasn’t bitten yet, here are
several motivating ideas from Grant
County ladies who know a thing or
two about brightening up a home.
Debi Hueckman of Station ’62, 145 S.
Canyon City Blvd. in Canyon City, shares
fun and easy ways to give a new look to
the home.
“I gain lots of inspiration from maga-
zines, Pinterest and, right now, I especial-
ly love Insta-
gram,” she said.
• Paint is
the easiest and
least expensive
way to freshen
and update your
home. Ask any-
one who knows
me, and they’ll
tell you, I use
paint a lot. I prefer neutrals on walls but
add a pop of color with accents. Gray,
white and soothing blues are very popular
today.
• Add interest and color with accesso-
ries and collections. Use pillows, throws,
lighting and art work to update your look.
Group collections together to showcase
your personal style.
• Corral the clutter. Tidy up and help
kids stay organized by providing a dedi-
cated area to stash their backpacks, gear,
etc. Organization decreases stress in our
everyday lives.
• Another easy update is to replace
drawer and cabinet pulls in your kitch-
en and bath — much less expensive than
replacing cabinets! Another idea is to re-
place light fixtures. There are so many
great light fixtures to be found, whatever
your style.
• Hang pictures at the right height.
The center of the image should be at eye
height, around 57 to 58 inches — lower
than most people expect.
• Don’t push furniture against the
walls. Not only does it create awkward,
empty space in the middle of the room,
but it creates an unwelcoming vibe.
Judy Jacobs and Diane Clingman of
Roan Outwest Coffee, Interiors and De-
sign in Prairie City, 154 Front St., also
give several inexpensive ideas to freshen
up the home atmosphere.
• Hang a summery wreath on the front door.
• Give the front door a fresh coat of
paint.
• Clean out the mudroom — put coats,
boots and gloves in storage.
• Wash the windows.
• Place flowerpots on the front steps
with pansies, which won’t easily freeze.
• Add something green to every room,
a plant or wreath.
• Cut branches from blooming trees, such
as lilacs, apple or pear trees, and arrange in
a big bucket, rubber boot or jar inside.
• Plant in a wheelbarrow.
• A string of light bulbs add ambiance
to the back porch.
• Add a new tablecloth indoors and/or
outdoors.
• Plant flowers in something quirky —
it could be a colander, an old tin bucket or
coffee mugs.
• Decorate with lemons in a glass jar
along with a bouquet of sunflowers.
Eagle photos/Angel Carpenter
Station 62 owners Haley Hueckman, left, and her mom Debi are ready to help customers find special items
to spruce up the home at their Canyon City business. The store includes an eclectic mix of home decor,
coffee shop with lunch and goodies, women’s clothing and jewelry, children’s clothing and the Cut Above
hair salon.
Diane Clingman, left, and Judy Jacobs of Roan Outwest Coffee, Interiors
and Design have decoration ideas to spruce up the home.