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Summer is in full swing and many people are taking advantage of the great weather and bright sun for outdoor activities. Most people however, dont know that summer offers them a unique opportunity to freshen up their decor.

Yes its true; the summer season gives us an opportunity to do some quick and cheap interior decorating to liven up our homes. Bright colors, breezy fabrics and fragrant flowers are the fundamentals of an easy summer decor.

One of the easiest and most cost effective ways to make an impact is with the addition of fresh flowers. I recommend fresh cut, brightly colored flowers either from your own garden (if you happen to be so lucky) or from the local florist. Place them in a light and understated vase; avoid heavy, dark or bulky vases and let the flowers take center stage. Placement should be casual and on table/counter tops to ensure the flowers are always visible. Consider the foyer, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom as prime locations.

The second decorating idea Id like to share with you involves livening up the colors in your home. Its no secret that color has an impact on our moods and plays a major role in any decor. Since were trying to take advantage of the bright summer sun and increased light levels, its a good idea to choose bright and airy colors or patterns. These are sure to raise energy levels and lift your mood. A great way to do this is with small accessories such as throw pillows and table runners. These are items that are available at just about any home store and can be had for as little as a few dollars each.

Last but not least, consider changing your curtains. Forget about those dark heavy drapes; instead think light, translucent curtains that will let the sun and light breezes into your home. A light airy curtain can transform your home! Just think of all the extra sunlight and those lovely summer breezes blowing a breath of fresh air into your home. Take advantage of the nice weather as it wont last forever!

You can get more quality information and tips on Interior Decorating from the authors website, Modern Flat

Petar Zivkovic is the owner and author of popular home and furniture blog ModernFlat.com where he shares ideas and showcases interesting ideas and products.

First thing to think about when planning a camping trip and buying the tents and other camping equipment,is the weather. One vacation, about 9 months after my son was born, we decided to go tent camping at Stone Mountain, Georgia. The campground was great, the camping sites were good, but about half way through the week, the temperature had risen to over 100 degrees around Atlanta.

Can you say heat rash? A nine month old and hot humid weather just don't mix. We did have a good time, even though we did have to go to a hotel for the hottest night to get some relief. Being from Florida, we thought that we would be able to handle the heat, but for some reason, I had never been that hot before. So we learned to check the weather, for extremes of heat and cold.

But, everyone that loves nature and enjoys the outdoors and who loves nothing better than to rest his or her head on the tent floor, well not exactly on the floor, will surely consider buying camping tents as a very important part of outdoor adventure. Myself, I like some comfort, so thick mats or cots are in order. It follows that you should make a concerted effort in researching the available camping tents and also checks whether the camping tents you are interested in will be good for the type of camping area you are going to pitch the tent on.

When choosing your camping tent, in addition to the weather check out other important factors, such as danger from wildlife and what you can expect the recreational facilities will be. Camping tents are ideal also for those that do not like the idea of sleeping in sleeping bags out in the open.

Obviously, if your camping tent is to be used on a hike, your tent has to be lightweight and easily packed in. But, most of us will be camping with our car, SUV or truck. So, make sure that you check out the size of the camping tent, which should comfortably hold the people who are going to be using it. If you choose large ones then make sure that they can be pitched in the areas where you are going camping, but that should not be a problem if you are staying at a campground.

Back to my first point of the weather, another thing you need to consider is where you are going camping and choose the camping tent that is suitable for the region. You would need a completely different type of tent if you are going to Alaska than if you were heading for the Mojave Desert.

For an Alaskan camping excursion you would require camping tents that are very thick as well as durable, and which have enough strength to withstand the elements. On the other hand, camping tents used for places like the Mojave desert, though they must be strong should also not be very thick as you will feel suffocated inside the hot surroundings if there is not proper ventilation provided. Most of us, will probably not be camping in the extremes of weather, though, so choosing a tent good for moderate temperatures is the best idea.

Another important consideration when choosing camping tents is the cost involved. You can buy a tent that only costs only a few hundred dollars, but others can cost a few thousand and it really depends on the quality, size, strength as well as manufacturer. As everyone who has bought camping tents will have realized, they are a great purchase and will be your first step in having many wonderful vacations for years.

Camping is a popular outdoor activity for people who like to be out in nature. Go to http://www.camping.outdooradventuretoday.com and check out the resources there.