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 I hope you all enjoyed my new series for Hello, Splendor, City Inspitred!

You did!?

Wonderful! Because I will be making an appearance here more often!

YAY!

So I’ve got another one for ya… quick and simple ways you can spruce up a space.

Let’s get started!

We all have them… the four legged beast that greets our guests and the UPS guy.

(No, I’m not talking about your spunky teacup yorkie)

My question is, why is your entry console being used as a landing spot for junk mail and trident wrappers?

Tame and dress up your naked entry console in 5 easy steps…

Step 1. Lighting is everything. Place matching column lamps on each end of the table. I can guarantee you no woman considers the dreaded recessed down facing can light a friend.

Step 2. Hello, gorgeous! Now that we have flattering lighting, hang a round or oval mirror and center on the table. It will create a bit of sparkle and makes the entry feel larger. Plus, everyone likes to glance at themselves when coming and going!

(Don’t lie, you know you pass by a store front window and check yourself out)

Step 3. Add an ottoman in an interesting shape or a cube in a funky pattern. This extra pop creates a nice balanced vignette and gives off a playful vibe.

Step 4. Books make wonderful accessories for any surface! Find 2 or 3 books with bold graphic spines and stack them largest to smallest. You can even top them off with a small object like a shell from your recent beach vaca!

Step 5. Stop and smell the roses. Flowers and plants add an organic and fresh feel to any space. Plus, they smell so good! But, if you are like me, you forget to water the entry plant. I stick with succulents, they are low maintenance and come in a variety of colors and textures. So you have a brown thumb? Don’t worry, faux plants make a wonderful substitute.

See, that wasn’t so bad and now there absolutely no room for those tempting pre approvals (shred ‘em!).

Like what you see?

Console and Sunburst Mirror by Made Goods* / Lamps by Arteriors* / Ottoman by Global Views* / Books, Tom Ford and Design Sponge at Home can be found at your local bookstore or online. / Faux Succulent by LDF Silk*

*Items available through the trade only.