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Your bedroom should be a calm, relaxing sanctuary to escape from the stress in your life. Changing up your lighting, the material of your fabrics, or sprucing up your decor can create the spa-like atmosphere you've been dreaming of. Follow these tips to bring more peace and tranquility into your bedroom.

• Use soothing, soft colors like light blue or mint green and pair them with white or ivory accents to achieve a fresh feel.
• De-clutter your bedroom to give yourself a clean, simple space.
• Add dimmable lights or multiple sources of light so you can soften the lighting to give your room a more mellow feel.
• Make your bed the focal point in your room. This will allow you to really enjoy going to bed and will make it easier to feel relaxed.
• Treat yourself to luxurious sheets and bedding. Use quality fabrics with a thread count of at least 300.
• Use sheer curtains for your windows to allow light to come through for a bright and airy feel.
• Add a few candles or an oil diffuser with a lavender or chamomile scent that will help to relax yourself.
• Use relaxing music or nature sounds to create an ambiance.

Decorating a Spa-Like Bedroom [SF Gate]
How to Turn your Bedroom into a Luxurious Retreat [Freshome]
5 Easy Updates for Creating a Spa-Like Bedroom [Donco Designs]

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For nature lovers in Houston, there are few places more fun and fascinating than the Hermann Park Conservancy. This large park is packed full of outdoor attractions that everyone in your family will love to explore, or if you prefer to simply relax in the grass, you’ll find lots of places to do that as well.

Start your visit by purchasing an all-day ticket for the Hermann Park Railroad, a train that winds its way around all of the park’s major attractions. Tickets are just over $6 to ride all day long, or you can purchase single ride passes if you know where you’re going. Next, rent a paddle boat on the crystal clear lake or rent a bike to pedal your way around the park’s numerous trails. There is a small zoo on the park’s grounds, a Japanese garden, and even the Miller Outdoor Theatre, which shows Shakespeare performances all summer long.

Hermann Park Conservancy
1700 Hermann Drive
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 524-5876
www.hermannpark.org

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