This month's Item of Value is dedicated to new design trends around the home. If you are planning to move, or you are just looking to freshen up your home for summer, read my June Newsletter for more ideas and inspiration. If you have a little extra time on your hands this summer, here are three home improvement ideas you can easily do.

Select a cozy space in your home and create a "summer room." Freshen the walls with a hue found on a warm summer day. Consider a flower bloom, the sky or a vibrant green from a favorite plant or vegetable as your inspiration. It's a fun, inexpensive project that makes you feel warm-even in the middle of winter.

Great fabrics never go out of style. Lighten up any room by replacing heavy fabrics with light and airy ones. Old drapes can be replaced with an open weave fabric such as chiffon or organza. Throw pillows and slipcovers also make a trendy statement. Add crisp white, a bright solid or even modern, floral patterns for accent and interest.

Do it with mirrors. A well-placed mirror will add more natural light in your home and make any room look larger and more appealing.

The temperatures are heating up and so is our local market!  If you're thinking of a move, don't let the summer sail on by . . . A great selection of homes is currently available, but the inventory is changing frequently. Call today for the latest information.  Click to view My Community Calendar for June (PDF)