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Interactive Décor Accessories - Make Your Home Fun! |
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Julie Dana |
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When you see the word "accessories", do you immediately think of
clutter and dust catchers? Let's look at décor accessories a
little differently. Think of accessories as conversation
starters in your home. Think of them as interactive and objects
to have fun with rather than just to look at. A niche category
of accessories that is popular is called "interactive
accessories." These types of accessories are great when
preparing for a family gathering or a neighborhood dinner party.
Here are a few interactive accessories
1. Maps - Hang up framed vintage maps of your town or state.
They are really fun to search for a street you are on or where
you grew up. Maps are great conversation builders.
2. Chalkboards and Dry-erase boards - Use them to list the
dinner menu, post questions for family or friends to answer,
play a word puzzle game. Be sure to have chalk and markers handy.
3. Coffee table books - Place these - yep - on the coffee table.
They are making a huge come back (did you even know they left?)
Choose interesting books with awesome pictures. Look for topics
that are relevant to a wide variety of family and friends. I
like the tip of placing a bookmark on a favorite page. You will
be amazed how many people will open the book to see what you
flagged.
4. Puzzles - Yes, they are a little old fashion but is hip if
done with class. Try an extra hard jigsaw puzzle about
half-completed on a side table. Just watch your guests try to
add a piece or two. It helps to break the ice and draw people
together for a common goal.
5. Photographs - Scrapbooking is very popular in many parts of
the country. A great casual alternative it to simply place your
latest batch of photographs in a fantastic looking bowl or tray.
People will feel free to sift through them and take a look. Be
sure to include pictures of your guests; they will know you care.
6. Original artwork - art can be expensive but there is a very
fun alternative way to spice it up. Purchase a large poster of a
famous painting like daVinci's Mona Lisa or VanGogh's Starry
Night. Cut it up into several large pieces - don't cringe it is
only a poster! - to fit into store bought picture frames. When
you hang them as a grouping be sure to mix them all up. Just
watch your friends gather around to try to figure it out.
Try these fun interactive décor accessories at your next party.
It will make your home more attractive and make your
entertaining more fun.
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