…as that stretches across a window, can even change with the seasons or the holidays. Maybe you just want to dedicate one window in your home that reflects the changing moods of life. All you need is a little ingenuity, maybe a needle and thread, or some ribbon, and a collection of just about anything and a rod and some hooks and you are on your way to a personalized creative window treatment idea. I have collected a variety of ideas to easily chan…
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…elixir that is revamped and glammed up for today’s tastes. “Punch up” your holiday celebrations with a new take on old spirits. What is punch anyway? The word punch means five in Hindi as the drink originally contained five ingredients: arrack, sugar, lemon, water and tea or spices. British sailors, during the 17th Century, brought the name and the drink to England which spread throughout Europe. During that time, many punches were made with a win…
…ty by switching fabric. Spring florals for Easter. Rich plaids for autumn. Holiday themes for December. One cornice structure, endless possibilities. Fabric versatility shines for: Matching existing decor easily Creating custom color schemes Adding texture and warmth Coordinating with soft furnishings Seasonal decoration updates Wooden cornice boards bring different strengths: Timeless appeal crossing decades Paint updates for color changes Superi…
…ting tomorrow, I can’t help but to think of the magic that accompanies the holiday season. There is no other time of the year that brings us under one roof with all of the people in our lives that we love and cherish. Embrace the glorious paper mess created in your living room, don’t rush to clean it up. Meet your significant other under the mistletoe. Take that second (or third) cookie and enjoy every bite! Appreciate peace, cultivate love, and p…
…getting caught up in the roller mechanisms and possibly fraying. If you need to re-center, completely unroll the shade, grasp the longer side of the fabric, and slide it over to create equal distance. We hope these tips help you get a head start on your holiday season. It’s easy to forget about these shades, and your whole patio in general, when they’re not in use. Make sure you get to them before winter does! Proper maintenance of your shades wil…
…er decorations are all stowed away, not to be touched again until the next holiday season. Still too early to bring out pastels and floral patterns associated with the rebirth of life in spring, yet too late to justify the overused colors from the holidays, it can be difficult to find a pallet that soothes the winter blues. Color makes a huge impact on our well being, sense of contentment, and general good feelings. During the winter, I like to ke…
…sual incantation of hope. And I can’t forget thick hot chocolate on chilly holiday mornings, sung a cappella (don’t ask me to sing each chorus of Carol of the Bells, because I will), carols sung by Tom Petty, in fact, soulful chants of any origin. When asked what I wanted for the holidays this year, my request has remained the same: peace and love. Let’s celebrate to remember why we’re here. Oh and presence over presents. Unless, of course, your p…
…May this holiday season shine a light of peace on you and your loved ones. Thank you for being a part of our family!…