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How To Treat Tall And Skinny Windows

…e middle for a romantic look to tall windows. Sources: The House of Figs & Kitchen Company Mini blinds are my least favorite but they are very affordable. I just think that the architecture of long windows deserve a decorative and classy window treatment. The minimum width for mini blinds is 6 inches and they can be as tall as 10 feet. White is the favorite color in minis and a wide range of whites are available. Source: Remmanhdep Shutters still…

How To Decorate With A Tape Measure

…ou a happy viewing distance. Source: Waplag 6. Most comfortable height for kitchen countertops: 36 inches If you are short like I am, you will want to reconsider this measurement as countertops are always too high for me but for the average person, this is the most common height for easy cooking and food prep and dishwashing- that interminable pile of dishes never seems to magically disappear. Source: Home designing 7. Perfect height for toilet pa…

Why We Love Green Window Treatments

…d luxurious in a living room or bedroom or whimsical as cafe curtains in a kitchen. Green checked draperies add a country, casual chic look and are a soothing addition to any nursery to calm and nurture our smallest and most fragile loved ones. Now is the time we long to be outside, and green outdoor curtains are the perfect match to “alfresco” lounging and entertaining. Your favorite book and fruit spritzer are just a moment away as you drift awa…

5 Places For Florals In Your Home

…stal sink, and a robust array on the entryway table. A single varietal bouquet is always chic, but something can also be said about a riotous display of colors and myriad stems. Of course, there is always the fallback vase on the dining room table or kitchen island. Source: Domino, SF Girl by the Bay, Pinterest Florals don’t have to live in the past when vintage style and influence holds its weight with many types of décor. Inject a little flower…

Super Bowl Snacks

…is in the “Big Easy” this year why not bring some Creole flavor into your kitchen. Gumbo is a classic southern dish and actually healthier than you would think.     Of course, my favorite thing is desert. If the game doesn’t go into overtime, you can go overboard with these homemade chocolate covered strawberries or “football fruit” as I call them.   No matter how the game turns out, these treats will be the champions. Recipes provided by www.foo…

How to Shorten Venetian Blinds: Complete DIY Guide with Pictures

How to Shorten Venetian Blinds: Complete DIY Guide with Pictures

…remove. For sliding glass doors, leave 1/2 inch clearance from the floor. Kitchen windows above sinks need extra consideration for faucet clearance. Bay windows? Measure each section separately. Quick math: Each Venetian slat plus spacing equals about 1 inch. So if you need to shorten by 5 inches, you’ll remove approximately 5 slats. Simple as that. What Tools Are Needed to Shorten Venetian Blinds According to the Guide? You probably have everyth…

Ultimate Guide to Cordless Blind Shortening

Ultimate Guide to Cordless Blind Shortening

…all the difference. Clear off a large, flat surface. Your dining table or kitchen island works great. Just protect it with an old blanket or cardboard. Nobody wants to explain saw marks to their spouse. Remove the blinds from their brackets by gently pressing the release tabs. Every brand differs slightly, but most pop out with gentle pressure. If they’re fighting you, double-check for hidden clips or screws. Force is rarely the answer with windo…

12 Days of DIY Holiday Decorating

…you are lucky enough to have chandelier swooping over your dining room or kitchen table, hang ornaments, candy canes, snowflakes or iridescent crystals on varied lengths of ribbon to gracefully flutter over Christmas dinner. Sources: Nora’s Nest, Home My Design Stocking Branches No mantel? No problem. Just take to the outside and scout a long and gnarly tree branch; leave it natural or spray paint it white or metallic gold (I know, I am the queen…