You want your home's surroundings to reflect your personal style, but this can sometimes prove difficult as a renter. Follow these tips to help give your rental home more life and character!

• Keep fresh flowers and potted plants around to add warmth and life to your space.
• Change out the hardware on your kitchen and bathroom cabinets and drawers. It will make a big impact, and it's easy to change back when you move out.
• Add area rugs to help define your space and to add warmth and color.
• Use temporary wallpaper to create a statement wall and bring some color or bold patterns into your space
• Changing out your light switch plates is such a small detail but can really make a difference. Plus, this is also something you can change right back when you leave.
• Hang your favorite art pieces around to brighten your mood and inspire you. Instead of hammers and nails, use 3M hooks to hang framed photos and posters.

How to Decorate a Rental [Style Me Pretty]
Dos and Don'ts of Decorating a Rental [HGTV]
5 Easy, High-Impact Rental Decorating Ideas (That Can Move With You) [Apartment Therapy]

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Back in the 19th century, when railroad travel was transforming America, the largest cities and towns had grand, ornate train stations. Between those major points on the railroad, there were “whistle stops,” small stations that trains only stopped at upon request. Like the whistle stops of days gone by, the Whistle Stop Tea Room in Tomball is a small place to rest and relax in the middle of a lazy afternoon or to pick up some food to go while you’re out running errands.

The Whistle Stop is located among the antique and gift shops of Tomball’s charming and historic commercial district, making it an ideal spot for a quick bite after a busy morning of shopping. The menu features soups, sandwiches, salads, and desserts, all served in reasonable portions. Favorites include the tortilla soup, chicken salad sandwich, and yum yum pie.

Whistle Stop Tea Room is open for lunch only, Mondays through Saturdays.

Whistle Stop Tea Room
107 Commerce St.
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 255-2455
www.whistlestoptomball.com

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Styling your bed can be a little difficult. There are so many different color and pattern options for bedding, not to mention the wealth of options available for pillows and decorative accents! Follow the tips below to create a unique bed that fits your style.

• Follow guidelines on how to layer your pillows depending on the size of your bed. For example, a king bed should have three Euro pillows, then two king pillows, then two standard pillows, and a few accent pillows on top of that.
• Use a simple, neutral color for your comforter or duvet cover and add a splash of color with your pillowcases or accent pillows.
• Place a throw or blanket at the bottom of your bed. Make sure the texture or color matches the same as your pillows at the head of your bed.
• For a sophisticated look, be sure to make your bed tight with little to no wrinkles.
• Style up your bed with a traditional wooden, upholstered, metal, or neutral headboard.
• If headboards aren’t your style, hang a piece of art or a large mirror on the wall above your bed to create the illusion of a headboard.

How To Make a Bed [Pottery Barn]
How to Style a Bed [The Everygirl]
Dressed to Snooze: 20 Ideas for Styling a Bed [Apartment Therapy]

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