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Martha Stewart has for a long time set a great example as to how to create the perfect home environment for your family and friends. Her list, however, can be long and daunting because there are just so many details that she takes into consideration.

Remember that there are going to be times when Less really is More, and this includes those personalized touches that are seen in the different rooms of your house. The most important thing to remember is to keep the atmosphere clean, elegant and welcoming.

Here are 5 great tips that are certain to win the approval of even the most discriminating homemaking experts, including Martha Stewart.

1. What is a sweeter way to make your guests feel welcome and at home that to have candy and sweets ready for them to enjoy? We all remember the days that we would visit our grandmothers, who never had an empty candy dish. Your home doesn’t have to be any different. In fact, you can even fill your candy dishes with personalized M&Ms that have your family’s initials on them or some other special message like the word “welcome”. You can place these little treats in guest bedrooms, living rooms, and kitchens. They are colorful and definitely elegant and a great way to say welcome!

2. Fresh flowers in the home is something that is always classic, elegant, and beautiful. They can add so much to any room. If you have a garden, and you don’t mind cutting flowers from it, do so. Otherwise, your local grocery store carries a variety of colorful flowers for not much money. Most flower packs can last as long as two weeks if you change their water periodically and use the fertilizer packs that they come with. They truly bring life to your home and will help to improve your mood and the impression that you give to guests in your home.

3. Food should always be fresh in your home as well! Always try to cook with fresh ingredients in your food. If you are not a fluent cook, purchase a few cook books or utilized the internet to help you develop your cooking skills. It is always the case that fresh ingredients not only make your food taste better, but they also make your home smell better, as the fragrance of your cooking will spread throughout your home. Your guests and your family will love you for it and will sing the praises of your food for a long time!

4. Keep all bed made always! The only exception to this rule of course is when you are sleeping. However, as soon as you get up for the day, you should begin by making your bed. This will not only encourage you not to get back in it, but will also make your room look and feel more warm, inviting, and beautiful. In addition, you won’t ever have to be concerned about the state of your home when company comes on short notice because your home will always appear neater and cleaner with freshly made beds!

5. Keep your home smelling fragrant and fresh. To do this, you need to vacuum frequently and keep some form of potpourri in your home. Stores like Target and Wal-Mart sell great candles, oils, and oil warmers that are safe and easy to use. These fragrant options will ensure that your home smells great all the time. Keep a Glade candle in your favorite fragrance burning in your room while you are home. Keep the oil warmers plugged in your wall while you are home as well. You can also try boiling potpourri in a pot on the stove, which will help to keep. Use your imagination to keep your home smelling, and looking great and soon you’ll have the neighborhood wanting and invitation to come in!

Sheila Dollarsby has 3 children and maintains her own home. She always uses personalized M&Ms in her candy dishes to make her guests feel welcome. She likes her personalized M&Ms to be printed with her initials on them and has them printed in the color blue!