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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PAINT COLOUR

A new home is a blank slate for decor. Choosing the right colour for the walls in each room can set the tone for the space and set you up to love or just tolerate your home. There is something to be said for choosing a neutral colour and painting the entire home the same colour. It’s easier, more economical and not as overwhelming. You can add colour to a home this way with accents - furniture, window treatments, linens, etc. Then if you want to change the look and feel of a room, you simply alter the accents and you don’t have to worry about painting. On the other hand, if you want the walls to be the statement and painting is a step you want to take, there are a few things experts suggest to help pick the perfect colour. First, find out what you like - look online and in magazines and note which colours speak to you. Are you drawn to bold colours like tera cotta and lemon or are you partial to softer shades like sage or peach? Next, consider the furniture and accents you already own and how they would (or wouldn’t) incorporate with the colours you love. It’s best to choose a wall colour that would go nicely with the pieces you already have. Luckily, neutral furniture in grey, white or beige, for example will go with just about any paint colour. Finally, once you do choose a colour (or have it narrowed down to a few) paint test spots on the walls to see what the colour looks like in the daylight and at night with artificial light. You may be surprised how colours can change throughout the day. Remember, if you choose to paint and it turns out that the colour isn’t what you thought it would be and you don’t love it as much as you wanted to, you can paint over it pretty easily.

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt is likely best known for her term as first lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945 during her husband, President D. Roosevelt’s terms in office. She played an instrumental role in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

IT TAKES AS MUCH ENERGY TO WISH AS IT DOES TO PLAN. – Eleanor Roosevelt

PUMPKIN ORANGE BAKED OATMEAL

INGREDIENTS 1 cup canned pumpkin puree ¼ cup maple syrup 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1 cup pecans (optional) 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 1 cup Orange Juice ½ cup milk or alternative

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Grease a 9-inch baking dish, or 6 individual ramekins. Set aside. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, maple syrup, egg and vanilla extract. 3. Stir in oats, pecans (if using), pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and salt. 4. Stir in orange juice and milk. Pour into prepared baking dish. 5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. If using individual dishes, bake for 20 to 25 minutes. 6. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve from the fridge with your favourite toppings such as milk, maple syrup, yogurt and fresh fruit.

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