In 2018, give a gift that lasts
FEELING FESTIVE: A MINI HOME MAKEOVER WILL MAKE A LASTING IMPRESSION ON LOVED ONES
A touch of colour or pop of personality could do wonders to the home.
Spoil your loved one with a gift that lasts. We know that change is as good as a holiday, so why not double-up on the festive fever (and its blissful soul-food effect) by surprising your loved ones with exactly that ... change (that lasts).
Yes, it’s great to break away from the day-to-day, but changing your day-to-day is better because its effects will last long after the tinsel and fairy lights came down.
So this year, steer clear of runof-the-mill stocking stuffers – spoil your loved ones with changes to their homes, or if you’re really feeling festive, a mini home makeover.
From simple things like gifting a welcome home mat, a floral throw, or a summer scented diffuser, to a new set of towels – a touch of colour or pop of personality could all do wonders to the home.
But remember not to shop for yourself (as we so often tend to do) – when scouring the homeware isle for inspiration, ensure you keep the décor and style of the lucky recipient as a central focus.
Take the first step in an overdue DIY project that you know your loved one moved to the bottom of the priority pile. For instance, gift the power of a restored family patio set by packaging sand paper to remove the rough edges, cloths to clear any dust and grime, Dulux Woodgard to ensure protection against the elements, with brushes and aprons to get the job done.
Collaborate with the lucky gift-getter, and work on a room makeover. Make sure to put a mood board together with key statement pieces, textures, and colour combinations to ensure all elements come together beautifully – bearing in mind the look-andfeel and the function of the room.
Flip through décor magazines, or scroll through Pinterest. And if you’re particularly tickled by the notion of leading the style-pack, visit the Dulux website to find inspiration and see how the 2019 colour of the year, Creme Brulee could bring cosiness or vibrancy to the space. – Citizen reporter