Simplicity Decor
August 2009

Upcoming Events
Thursday, August 13th
2nd Thursday on Park Lane


Featured Artists

Photography
by Diane Ahern
Handmade Handbags
by Susanne Sandin
Fair Trade Boutique
by Erin Miller
Colorful Shopping Bags
by Allison Thomas


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Dear Friend,

AAs we were all suffering through the recent heat wave and record high temperatures, I found myself thinking about 'balance.'   
     Remember this past year's long, harsh winter? I believe nature brings balance to itself. And I believe that if we are patient, we will see that all things eventually find a balance ... the weather, our finances, our relationships. If we persevere, we eventually find the bad gives way to the good. And, along the way, we may even learn something we can put to positive use in the future.
     I hope that, even through these challenging times, you can find that balance in your own life - and enjoy what life has in store for you!

Your Friend,
'A'


Just In: Cocktail Infusion
Tea ForteIt's easy! These new infusers are filled with a unique blend of all natural teas, herbs and spices. Place an infuser into a glass, pour the alcohol over the infuser, and watch the color swirl as the delicious flavors are released. Add the rest of your cocktail ingredients and enjoy! No hot water is needed. 

Simplicity Decor News
I'm very proud to let you know that Simplicity D�cor has recently received an award for Best Workplace for Recycling and Waste Reduction from the King County government.

Color of the Month
FernGreen is another of my favorite colors. In Thailand, it has long been believed that green is healing for the eyes. And green jade has long been held to be a sacred, healing stone throughout much of Asia. In the West, too, green is the color of nature, fertility, life. It is the color of balance and connotes personal growth and inner harmony. (And, of course, in America, it often symbolizes money.) Bringing green into our homes, whether with plants or other accents and decor, makes us feel more restful, relaxed, refreshed and reenergized.

Simple Home Decor Tip
Colorful RoomPaint is an easy and inexpensive way to completely transform the look and feel of a room. However, picking the right color often isn't an easy task. As a general guideline, cool colors like blues, blue-greens, violets and grays are best for quiet spaces like bedrooms, offices, nurseries and bathrooms. Warm colors like yellow, red, orange, beige and cream are perfect for living rooms, dining rooms and kitchens. Whenever you're looking for inspiration or need help with paint or colors please be sure to visit our Color Lounge.

Welcome to Anne & Brooke!
Anne and BrookePlease join me in welcoming Anne and Brooke as the newest members of the Simplicity D�cor team.  Anne is a K-5 science teacher at Saint John who also has a lifelong passion for interior decorating. And Brooke recently graduated with an interior design certification from Bellevue College. Please be sure to say 'hello and welcome' the next time you stop by!

 Word of Mouth
"I am amazed at how, whenever you step into Simplicity D�cor, good energy flows all around you - and even more so when A is in the house! A's product choices make you want to create a home that is just as inviting as his store, because it makes you feel so good. No welcome sign is needed, because A will always greet you with a warm and genuine smile, no matter what his personal circumstances may be. As a customer, I know I am always welcome. A is the kind of individual we all strive to be ... Simplicity D�cor is not just about him making a profit, but also about sharing his successes as displayed by the way he so generously gives back to communities, local and afar."

Pat W., Redmond, WA


SimplicityDecor
126 Park Lane
Kirkland, WA 98033
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