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August/September 2024 | maconmagazine.com 115 which will bring any space to life. Create a teeny-tiny arrangement or something more luxe to dress up a full room in an instant. Think lush dining room centerpieces, bud vases corralled on a tray on your entryway table to welcome you home, or a cheery yellow pitcher sitting on your kitchen counter brimming with dahlias. Go beyond traditional vases, too, and turn just about any leak-proof vessel into a vase, like recycled glass utes, blue and white ginger jars, or upcycled food tins or cans. Use ower- lled vases, 4 Refreshing your most-loved photos and art can be as easy as putting in a new, custom matte. Oversized, colored, or textured mattes can elevate even the most ordinary frames (and add a personal touch to your collection). To start, try Ocmulgee Arts, Inc. or The Frame Shop — both on Ingleside Ave. Or, level up your creativity at ArtSpace Macon, which has a pay-by-the-hour BYOP (bring your own project) option. Use this time to make a custom matte, give your existing frames a fresh coat of paint, or snatch a few goodies in their art cart for $10. Refresh your frames & photos. 5 Shivani Vyas operates Studio Vyas, a boutique interior design studio in Macon. She is a residential interior designer, design writer, and home advocate who believes a home should always lift and comfort the spirit. Follow her on Instagram with @studiovyas. Contact her at hello@studiovyas.com. which will bring any space to life. Create a teeny-tiny arrangement or something more luxe to dress up a full room in an instant. Think lush dining room centerpieces, bud vases corralled on a tray on your entryway table to welcome you home, or a cheery yellow pitcher sitting on your kitchen counter brimming with dahlias. Go beyond traditional vases, too, and turn just about any leak-proof vessel into a vase, like recycled glass utes, blue and Use this time to make a custom matte, give your existing frames a fresh coat of paint, or snatch a few goodies in their art cart for $10. Galley & Fen Florence pillow cover, Rabbit Hole, $65, Swap out your decorative pillow covers to complement the seasons or your current mood. From ower motifs to cheeky slogans and fun textures, the pillow cover world is your oyster. 7 6 Update your bulbs anywhere. Depending on your spatial and personal lighting requirements, a soft yellow LED can be a more soothing alternative to bright, incandescent bulbs (and more energy-e cient). You can even source multi-colored smart LEDs for an extra dose of fun. For example, an LED in 2700 or 3000K can be a great start. And if your bulbs don't need replacement, try adding a meditative accent lamp, too! Tip The best place for fragrant, locally-grown owers? Try Poplar Street Farmers Market. For orist blooms, try Petals, Lawrence Mayer, or A Touch of Glover!