How To Bring Your A Game

First the poker face...

• Focus on breathing normally to regulate your heart-beat.
• Avoid looking someone dead in the eye.
• Do not throw your chips out aggresively.
• Think, these are just chips, not money. 
• Disassociate from the high-stakes situation.
• Use these tips in a game or when you're trying not to spill a juicy secret.

Pick the right colors for your sophisticated space.

1. Your biggest piece (sofa) should be a neutral like beige.
2. Add two accent colors opposite each other on the color wheel.  For instance, blue lamp and a complementary throw pillow in terra cotta.
3. You can add a third color for a lil' bit more umph!  This time your color comes from either the left or right of your primary accent color.