Are you putting merchandise on the floor or too low? That's a big mistake, according to designer Debi Ward Kennedy. Remember to place most of your merchandise in the "Strike Zone" between the eye level and knees. Another common mistake is filling every single space on a surface. "When you go into a museum, there are spaces around paintings and sculpture -- it is really important to leave space around them when you want people to notice details," says Kennedy. "The eye has nowhere to rest when an area is cluttered and you assault the senses."

 "A stumbling block to the pessimist is a stepping stone to the optimist."

-- Eleanor Roosevelt

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