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Welcome Home For The Holidays

Welcome Home For The Holidays

…your inner brightness guide the way and let your love for the world shine. Find solace in your loved ones and let their warmth comfort you this holiday season. Wishing you happy days, always. Source: Sodimac…

Warm Winter Touches

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…

Cleaning and Winterizing Tips For Your Outdoor Roller Shades

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…

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My Top Ten Window Treatments

My Top Ten Window Treatments

…re thinking about all the gifts that need to be purchased and wrapped, the holiday baking that is on your mind and fretting about all the decorations that are still wrapped in tissue paper. My list can just be one that you can file away and refer to it when the sun becomes too bright and glaring or you have finally had too many restless sleepless nights from the annoying street lights at night, creeping around the edges of flimsy drapes. Perhaps,…

Peace & Love from Blindsgalore

Peace & Love from Blindsgalore

…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…

The BG Beat: Thanksgiving

The BG Beat: Thanksgiving

…I’m Making A beautiful jar of mystery is preserved lemons (hint: homemade holiday gift) and when ready they give a refreshing pow and funk. I’ve used mine in lemon cake, pesto, and brussels sprouts salad (a friend says they livened up her feta dip, too). Place clean scored lemons in a jar and cover with salt, good water and lemon juice. Shake here and there while they ripen on the countertop. A little goes a long way. Moroccan preserved salted le…

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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…

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