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Punch Up The New Year

…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…

Cleaning and Winterizing Tips For Your Outdoor Roller Shades

…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…

Peaceful Wishes

…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…

Curtain Cornices vs Window Cornices: Which is Right for You?

Curtain Cornices vs Window Cornices: Which is Right for You?

…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…

Warm Winter Touches

…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…

Flower Power

…spring of miracles. Bringing blooms into your house can only spread colorful surprises. Sources: House of Bloom, Scoopnest, Family Holiday, & Industry Standard Design…

Flavor With Fall Windows

…bine to create a magical time of year. Fall is not only the kickoff to the holiday season, but marks the beginning of seasonal decorating. You can bring the flavor of fall into your own home with these lovely fall inspirations, starting with your windows. Use a Fall Color Palette The colors of fall are warm, welcoming, and comfortable which is everything that we strive to achieve when designing our homes. Take the fall color scheme to heart and in…