Schelfe and Associates, Inc.

"Home is Where..."??

Well, if I answered this question last week, I would've said "Home is Where...The SNOW DAYS Are!! "

I don't care how old you are, you are never too old to get out and enjoy the beauty and rareity of a North Carolina snowfall-And the occassional snowball fight!

However, if you chose to stay indoors during the bought of cold, snowy weather...how was it?

If "Home is where the Heart should be", then why do too many of us answer "Home is Where...The White Walls Are"!

As a designer, I can't think of anything worse than a home that doesn't cultivate quiet moments, offer inspiration, and reflect the inhabitants' personality with it's colors and decor.

With our economy making us all cringe and the cold weather settling in, we find ourselves spending more and more time at home. So, let's make it exciting!?

Here are some ideas for overhauling that tired, blank canvas of a house from the

Lifestyle Collection: 2009 Color Forecast by Sherwin Williams ..and we'll be happy to help you with more!

Techno Color...it's not just for people with mohawks anymore! This cheery pallette will make you forget the cold weather outside!

Local Momentum...A natural pallette of color that will please any earth-loving individual (or anyone who recycles...anything!)

Conscious Luxury...These colors, with warm mineral tones, have an exotic vibe that may just be the budget friendly resort vacation you need!

Global Tapestry...Travel the world; Don't leave the sofa!

Here's a handy paint calculator to try for those DIYer's out there! http://www.dominomag.com/resources/calculators/paint

(For those of you who have painted before and prefer nails on a chalkboard...we have resources for you to get the job done too!)

And, the next time someone asks you "Home is Where..."? ?

Here's to being able to say,

"Home is Where... The FUN Is!!

ENJOY!