Create a Memorable Impression at Your Home

Copyright 2003 by Elizabeth Hekimian-Williams

How will you create a memorable first impression to your home?
Think outside, original, creative and something you don't see just
about everywhere. Wouldn't that have your eyes taking note?
Don't get too outlandish though! You have to maintain that delicate
balance between being memorable and being tasteful. In other
words, think about your idea relative to acceptability guidelines of
any deed restrictions there might be in place within your
neighborhood or if you might offend any overly sensitive or
traditional neighbors.

Decorating the exterior of your home for a memorable impression
should, above all, be fun. Think about the image you want to
portray to anyone who visits your home. But also think about
what's important to you, your values, the things you enjoy about
homeownership and your property but perhaps haven't yet
developed or emphasized enough. Don't forget that YOU need
to enjoy the look and feel of your space as well.

For instance, if you like birds or birdwatching, you can add a
birdfeeder and/or a birdhouse. These come in many different styles
and your choice will further "tell" a bit of a story about you. Folks
are likely to feel and imagine different things about you and your
home when seeing your whimsical little wood cabin type birdhouse
complete with a little sign that reads "Gone Fishing" on it, compared
to seeing your inspirational angel birdfeeder with wings outstretched
holding out her gown with birdseed in it.

If you'd like to add any type of seating in your front yard or porch
area, let it be practical but also let its materials and design
speak to your soul. Think about making a more natural seat out of
materials you have on hand or can inexpensively obtain. One of the
more memorable seats I recall was simply made out of a tree trunk
that had been laid down horizontally and placed strategically within
the owner's landscaping plan for use as a natural log bench.

Windchimes can be a memorable addition to your outdoor decor
too because they add both a visual element as well as an auditory
memory. The more of our five senses that are activated, the more
likely we are to remember something. You'll find that the sounds
of windchimes can vary greatly due to the different materials,
shapes, and sizes that they are available in.

If you'd like a personalized and memorable novelty for your front
yard consider getting a custom engraved rock! You can now
personalize stones with an image, your family name engraved
within the rock, your address and/or an important word or
quotation on it. Engraved garden stones, such as these, are among
some of the newer ways some homeowners are using to decorate
their front yard to create memorable first and long-lasting impressions.

About the Author:

Liz Hekimian-Williams is owner of Giftsprings.com, an online
gifts and home decor shop where you can find many home
decorating novelties and even order your custom engraved stone.
http://www.Giftsprings.com


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