2. Place tall, clear vases of white or pink flowers throughout the house.

3. Put a white linen slipcover on the sofa.

4. Set your table with natural materials like bamboo placemats.

5. Dress your bed in crisp cotton sheets in pale colors.

6. Adorn a bookshelf with seashells.

7. Clean your outdoor furniture and cover them with brightly colored cushions and pillows.

8. Repaint an old piece of furniture sea green.

9. Display your collection of sea glass or antique bottles in a window.

10. Exchange your damask tablecloth for one made of linen, or just leave the dining table bare.

11. Plant rye grass in tiny clay pots and place on the mantel.

12. Grow fresh mint for making mint iced tea.

13. Clear the decks: temporarily pack away all framed pictures and knickknacks -- the breezy new look will be like a breath of fresh air.

14. Put a grass rug down in place of an oriental.