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Show When it’s Cold Outside, Bring Nature’s Warmth Indoors At this time of year, many of us feel confined to our homes and trapped by bitter wind, biting cold and harsh weather. It’s snowy, the days are shorter and we long for that time when we can be outdoors, digging in the dirt. If you have dreams of gardens, here are some ways to make your dreams a reality. Keith McCleary, academic director of The Art Institute of York – Pennsylvania suggests the following to bring the outdoors inside: Head to the local garden center and find all those special effects that stimulate your senses in the warmer seasons. Look for a few fragrant herbs like sage, lavender and rosemary to place on your windowsills. Hearty and relatively easy to grow, these herbs will add color and “homemade” aromas to your kitchen and even powder rooms. In addition, they’ll help freshen and clean the stuffy winter air. McCleary also suggests that you keep in mind bright colors, which can be introduced by forcing bulbs indoors. Amaryllis, in full bloom, will brighten any room. Paperwhites, with their not-sosubtle scents, will refresh a dull room and add life as they bloom and grow, almost before your eyes. Another seasonal plant that welcomes the season is the Christmas cactus. You can use a variety of cacti and other green plants, large and small, from Ficus to African violets, to make the rooms feel like the great outdoors. And don’t forget orchids. These tropical beauties love humidity, and adding them to your decor offers a great reason to incorporate a fountain into any room. The extra moisture will aid plants and people alike. They add a lovely touch Page 7 The Garfield County Insider January 8, 2009 HELP WANTED POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Team Coach: Duties include working directly with students 13 – 17 years old. 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Shorter days in winter mean less light but it’s easy to combat those winter blues with the right lighting. “Whether it’s changing the light bulbs in your home or buying a lamp that is specifically designed to recreate the effect of sunlight, changing the lighting values in your home is a great way to bring the outdoors in,” says Nancy Bohnett, academic director of interior design at The Art Institute of Las Vegas. “Utilize your fireplace to recreate the warmth of your outdoor spaces in summer.” McCleary suggests losing your window coverings altogether and instead opting for a large hanging plant, or a series of them hung at varying heights in a window. They will screen sunlight, thrive on the direct light and provide privacy. Brighter spaces feel larger. “Use mirrors to add reflected light to darker spaces and to visually increase room size,” says McCleary. Take a trip to the paint store and freshen your decor with brighter colors. 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And don’t forget the sounds of your garden, says Bohnett. “Introduce a water feature to remind you of your backyard pond and time spent outdoors.” Whether you’re longing for your garden or simply looking for a way to freshen your home during the winter months, bringing the sights, sounds and smells of nature indoors does wonders in combating winter gloom. To learn more about The Art Institutes, visit www.artinstitutes.edu/nz. Courtesy of ARAcontent For Rent 1 bdrm apartment, utilities paid, cable and high speed internet, upstairs over the Art Gallery at 63 North Main, Panguitch, Utah, No smokers or pets. Not recommended for children. 435 690 9795 or 801 885 2870 Advertise in the Insider Call 676-2621 Ads start at $5/week Special Education Paraprofessional needed to work with special needs students in classroom setting as well as individual at Bryce Valley Elementary School, 25-30 hours per week, Monday- Friday. Position to begin Monday, January 5, 2008. 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Especially for special occasions or during the holidays, the ability to turn cherished photographs into memorabilia or greeting cards is a great bonus. Once you’ve chosen your site and how you’ll organize your images, be sure to follow the site’s guidelines for the fastest, easiest way to upload your images. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the site’s editing capabilities. All will allow you to rotate and crop images, and many offer basic editing like red-eye reduction. To learn more about how to store, organize and share your images – and print them in just one hour – visit www.CVSPhotoCenter. com. |