(NAPSA)—The warm weather is upon us, but if you’re not feeling inspired by the blooming flowers and change in weather, it may be because you need to brighten up your surroundings indoors. Following are some helpful ideas from Rowenta, manufac- turer of garment care products, kitchen electrics and bathroom scales to assist you in stepping into summer and adding some fresh ideas to your home. 1. The windows are a great place to start; you want to see those beautiful flowers in bloom througha clear, bright and cheery window. If yow’re not getting that feeling, maybe your windows need some freshening up. Give the panes a good wash and launder your drapes. Re-hang them fresh out of the dryer and spray them with some floral linen spray. Once they are back on the rod, check for wrinkles. The Rowenta steam generator allows you to steam wrinkles out of the curtains while they hang on the rod. The steam will also help spread that wonderful linen spray scent throughout the room. 2. Moveinto the kitchen. You can easily spruce up this room by purchasing some new, colorful dishtowels. It seems so simple, but you will be amazed at how much of a difference a fresh, deco- rative addition will make in your kitchen workspace. 3. If you have a dining room, why not break out the good stuff? Who says that your linen tablecloth can only be used for Thanksgiving dinner? If it’s wrinkles in the tablecloth that’s keeping you from taking it out of the drawer, the steam generator can cut your ironing timein half. A few simple steps can help you brighten your home and lighten your heart. 4. Treat yourself to some flowers. Floral fragrance is one of the first things people notice about the change in season. You can carry that smell inside and don’t have to break the bank by going to a gourmet flower shop either. Most supermarkets and grocery stores carry an array of flowers in pre-made bouquets. All you need to supply is the vase! 5. Never forget to treat your bedroom to a little freshening. Purchase a light-colored or floral sheet set to perk up your inner sanctum; you don’t even have to worry about how to iron out those annoying creases and folds that come from packing. Move your steam generator into the bedroom and steam those sheets, shams and dust ruffles while they’re on the bed! The generator’s six-foot cord allows you to move around the bed easily, making the task a breeze. For more information about Rowenta and its products, please visit the Web site at www.rowenta usa.com.
