If you can afford to hire a trustworthy, professional, Interior Decorator - do it!

This is your home we are talking about! This is probably biggest financial investment you own...and this is place to put your money. Unfortunately, thousands of dollars are wasted each year by homeowners who make choices that they are simply unable to live with. You will find money spent for a decorator's services, invaluable. You should have peace of mind during decorating process - knowing that end results will bring you years of enjoyment. You may even learn some things from working with your decorator that will give you confidence to make decisions on your own in future. Change may become something you actually look forward to - almost as much as Spring!

Copyright 2000-2003 Heart's Door (c/o C.L.Hanna)

C.L. Hanna is the owner of HEART'S DOOR which specializes in the use of vintage and collectble items in home decorating. After over 20 years of collecting and interior decorating she recently took her shop online at www.heartsdoor.org/Staff@heartsdoor.org

Create and use storage spaces for those things that would otherwise become clutter - and create chaos. Remember, clutter usually makes a place appear dirty... or at least un-inviting. Give things you use on a regular basis - a regular place to call their own...everything in it's place means less wasted time and less frustration. Clean on a regular basis...but also choose materials and accessories which are easy to clean. Add sound of water or other soothing backround sounds...instead of constant "chatter" of television. You will find it's also good for encouraging conversation. And there is nothing stopping you from turning off phone now and then, either. Putting more effort into making your home someplace special will pay off

But be warned...when others see what your home has become - that wonderful haven from stresses of world - they may be trying to "get away from it all" at your house! Be sure to specify "check out times" and post them where they can be easily seen by guests.

Copyright 2000-2003 Hearts Door (c/o C.L. Hanna)