Helena Talbot's blog - 10-Minute Tricks to Refresh Every Room in the House

It doesn’t take a remodel or even a total decorating makeover to make your home appear refreshed and inviting. From the design consultants at Home and Garden TV, here are five ten-minute tricks you can mix and match to add new interest to your home:

Mix up the artwork – The same prints and posters on the same walls for years become boring and totally ignorable. Two or three times a year, take a few minutes to ‘circulate’ your artwork, moving a few pieces to other wall spaces, retiring a few for a season or two, and adding a few pieces that are new to you or have been retired for a while. Even changing the frames around your favorite family photos can make a noticeable difference in the room.
Soothe the senses – Scents have a profound effect on mood. Spring and fall are great times to infuse a little scent into your decor and inspire a feeling of freshness and seasonality with aromatic candles, infusers, fresh cut flowers, or plants.
Beautify the boudoir – Fresh, new bedding can do wonders to change the look and feel of any bedroom. Simply changing the spread or adding colorful pillows can make a noteworthy difference to the look and feel of your personal space.
Update accessories – Change or add a few small accessories to change the look of your kitchen, bath or living room in the same way you might use scarves or jewelry to change the look of your clothes. New canisters, a vase of fresh or dried flowers, new towels, a colorful throw or some accent pillows can do wonders to add new interest.
Start a collection – Do you love elephants? Penguins? Salt shakers? Teapots? Teddy bears? Centralize your collection in one spot to create a visual focal point, or use the pieces you love to create a theme throughout the public areas of your home.

I specialize in helping buyers and sellers invest in real estate in Loudoun County and Northern Virginia. 

I have over 25 years experience in the real estate industry.  As a Broker/Owner with Exit Realty Talbot and Company, I bring special tools and solutions that enable me to exceed the expectations of my clientele.  If you are considering listing your property in Loudoun County or the nearby areas, ask me about our latest internet marketing systems.  I would appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.  I am experienced in listing and selling short sales.  For information on the short sale process, please visit  www.LoudounShortSaleSolutions.com.

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My past awards and designations include – 2003 President of the Dulles Association of Realtors, 2003 Dulles Area Assoc Realtor of the Year, Salesperson of the year 2000 Dulles Area Assoc of Realtors,  Top Producer awards from both the Dulles Area Association and the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors.  I am a member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network.

I have lived in Loudoun County since 1979.  I am married with two grown children and two grandchildren.  My son in law is my business partner in real estate.  I love to jog in the mornings and spend time relaxing on my Trawler during the summer months.

Loudoun County and Northern Virginia Real Estate Sales and Solutions – Helena Talbot, Broker. I specialize in helping buyers and sellers invest in real estate in the Northern Virginia area to include Loudoun County and surrounding areas including Fairfax, Clarke, Fauquier, Prince William  Counties.  Our local neighborhoods include Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Potomac Falls, Brambleton, Broadlands, Lansdowne, River Creek, Belmont Country Club, Beacon Hill, Shenstone, Waterford, Lovettsville, Purcellville, Hamilton, Round Hill and Bluemont.                        Cell 703.727.9885    Office 703.574.3800

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