Putting your personality into your house is the best way to make it a home. Whether you're using your own muse or someone else's put yourself into everything you create at home for a relaxing life experience.

This year will see the introduction of spicy color combinations in hues that warm the soul. The coppers and metallic colors that stretched from 2005 through 2006 are fading in popularity. This does not mean a full overhaul. A quick deep cranberry dry brush or sponge over the deep coppers from 2005 will bring lamps and trim up to date, and give your accents added luster and depth.