Making your space feel like a home can be a little overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be difficult. All you need to do is add your own personality to your space and make it feel more cozy. Follow these tips to make your space feel more comfortable and homey.

• Decorate your space with people and places that you love and with items that have meaning to you. Use artwork that features places or maps of places that have a special meaning to you and your family.
• A simple positive message can have a way of making you feel good and really bring up your mood. Use art that features a quote or phrase and hang it somewhere where you will be sure to see it every day.
• Place a lot of throw pillows on your couch or bed. These will always make you feel nice and cozy. A throw blanket can give you the same effect as well.
• Add a rug or two to your dining or living room area. A rug will make your space feel more complete and less empty or bare.
• Add a lamp on your bedside table or on your desk to add a little bit of light to your home. If your space is too dark, you will never achieve that cozy feeling.

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Grassroots is a family-owned business that has been supplying boutique items for women, children, and the home for more than forty years. Their slogan is “Extraordinary items for unique people,” and they certainly live up to it with every item they sell.

If you need a gift of clothes, accessories, or jewelry for yourself or someone else or want to spruce up your home with some interesting accessories, then head out to this store. Additionally, they offer a large assortment of baby gifts, toys, and seasonal items for you to choose from.

If you cannot make it to the brick and mortar store, not only can you purchase much of their inventory through the website, but Grassroots also has a “boutique on wheels” mobile store that travels to special events and markets in the area. Many of the proceeds from the purchases at these events go to local charities!

Grassroots
93 East Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 453-9751
www.grassrootsonlineshopping.com

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If you would like a relaxing day where you experience pampering like never before, then it is time to visit Trilogy Salon & Spa. The employees here offer services including waxing, facials, manicures, pedicures, and several different types of massage therapy. This is all done while the employees wait on you hand and foot and explain every step of the process in an effort to ensure you feel comfortable.

Much of the clientele at Trilogy Salon & Spa choose to visit on a much-coveted day off from work. However, depending upon what you would like done, you can also make an evening or Saturday appointment so that you can relax and renew yourself whenever it fits into your schedule. It is a great place to get your splurge on or purchase a gift card for that deserving friend.

Trilogy Salon & Spa
1200 Capitol Trail
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 525-4873
www.beautyandhairsalonnewarkde.com

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