There are many things we do and items we include when working to make our homes a reflection of our personality and style. However, no matter how much we love the little knickknacks we purchase and colors we choose, more often than not we’re looking for something new and fresh a few months later. With the countless home remodeling and decorating shows that are splashed across just as many television networks, it’s no mystery why we find ourselves wanting to try all the different painting techniques and fabric choices the world has to offer. However, most of us can’t afford to do a complete overhaul on every room in our home whenever the mood strikes. Unless, of course, we’re slowly eating away at it…literally.
Don’t worry, we aren’t suggesting you make a snack of your sofa! For the larger pieces of décor in your home, such as paintings, electronics and furniture, it is still best practice for your time, money and the planet to invest in pieces you’re confident will suit your needs for many years. However, for the smaller accessories – the ones that really shape the overall feel of a room – consider something a bit sweeter. Consider Candy!
Let’s look at a few ways to build candy into your design, no matter what satisfies your sweet tooth!
Bowlfuls Of Beautiful
Bowls as decoration are common in almost any home you enter. However, what’s inside those bowls can vary quite a bit, from simple glass marbles to potpourri. Simple glass marbles that you soon grow tired of looking at, and potpourri that quickly gathers dust, that is. You know what I’ve never grown tired of looking at, and has never grown dust in my home? Candy!
To be fair, putting out a bowl of candy isn’t the newest idea on the block. But to choose candy that complements your home is something most of us have never done. Consider the other colors in the room and the overall look you’d like to achieve. Want several bowls of different colors to bring lots of brightness? Tootsie Frooties are a fun and flavorful way to achieve a rainbow of colors. And in addition to being available in a ton of tasty varieties, they’re also individually wrapped, making them perfect for candy bowls many people will be sampling from.
Candy can also be used for sharp color impact in more modern design. Have a minimally-decorated white and black or gray and yellow room, for example? Consider adding several clear bowls full of deep red Atomic Fire Balls! You’ll get the cool, contemporary feel of an artistic space, and a sweet and spicy pick-me-up whenever your candy cravings kick in.
What ideas do you have for taking candy out of the cupboard and bringing it to the forefront of home fashion? A few Rainbow Whirly Lollipops on the wall, perhaps? A rock or sand garden container running the length of the coffee table with Life Saver Swirl Pops standing up like flowers? Let us hear your creative ideas so we can all enjoy them! With our senses of sight and taste. 🙂
