Monthly Archives: March 2012

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Mar

Reader Question from Vermont: Sophisticated Blinds for the Dining Room?

Posted by Katie

stylish roman blind and drapes in a Vermont dining room

Even though people rarely use their dining rooms, when they do, they want it to be just right and they want it to be a reflection of who they are and of their design style. Most formal gatherings are for holidays and celebrations, so it’s important that you get it right, from furnishings to window décor. ...

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Mar

Blinds and Energy Efficiency

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Vertical window blinds and horizontal window blinds are effective at reducing summer heat. On hot summer days, close window coverings on the east, west, and south-facing windows to keep out the sun’s rays. You can keep the blinds on the north side open if desired because they do not get direct sun in summer, assuming you’re in the northern hemisphere. Continue Reading ...

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Mar

Submit your March Madness bracket for a chance to win $500 at our Sports Shop!

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Submit your best bracket and you could win $500 to spend at our Sports Shop, where you can get your favorite college team logo on a high-quality roller shade. Perfect for your Man Cave, RV, or media room. Hurry, and enter our bracket contest by March 15. ...

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Mar

Gingerbread Muffins

Posted by Katie

Ingredients: ½ c. molasses ¼ c. packed brown sugar ⅓ c. vegetable oil 1 egg ⅓ c. milk 2 c. flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. ground ginger ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. ground cinnamon ¼ tsp. ground allspice Directions: Beat molasses, brown sugar, oil, egg and milk. Stir in remaining ingredients until moistened. Continue Reading ...

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Mar

Faux Wood Blinds – Advice on Choosing the Right Slat Size

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First things first. What’s a slat? All horizontal window blinds (think: mini blinds, wood blinds and faux wood blinds) have slats; they’re the strips of either metal, vinyl, wood or faux wood that open and close for light control. Different blinds offer different slat sizes. Generally, faux wood blinds are offered with 2″ slats and 2-1/2″ slats. Doesn’t sound like Continue Reading ...

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Mar

Introducing Good Housekeeping Blinds and Shades

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Blindsgalore is eager to launch the brand new line of Good Housekeeping Blinds and Shades in mid-March. This collection of quality window treatments is supported by the Good Housekeeping Research Institute and is backed by the Good Housekeeping Seal. Founded in 1900, the Good Housekeeping Research Institute evaluates products to help consumers make informed buying decisions. The familiar Good Housekeeping Continue Reading ...

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Mar

Designing the Perfect Outdoor Living Area in Florida with Outdoor Shades

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In Florida, everyone wants to spend time outside on the patio or porch, but the sun’s heat and glare can make it too uncomfortable to be enjoyable. Adding a few simple outdoor solar shades can make your patio, porch or other outdoor space much more pleasant. ...

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Mar

Elana’s Birthday

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Today was another chance for all of us to get together and honer one of our own. We had cake and lunch was catered, but more than that we were able to come together as a team. With all the projects we are working on it’s easy to forget to stop and smell the roses. ...