…Bright Leaves Rarely do you imagine fall without crunchy leaves in various shades of orange, red, and yellow. It’s so easy and inexpensive to find faux leaves that will last through the years at craft store. Leaf garlands are simple to hang and look great everywhere from around doorways to above mantles. Single leaves look festive in bowls or rustic crates surrounding bright orange pumpkins. Whether you decide to fill the whole house with fall acc…
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…e neck up – it’s up to you! Most types of window treatments can be outfitted with a top down/bottom up lift including woven woods, romans, pleated and cellular shades….
…ution for covering a sliding glass door, these panel track blinds add an eclectic element to an otherwise traditional room. The gray walls anchor the space while the natural look of the area rug and window treatment add warmth. A softer feel is using gray as an accent like these cellular shades. The crisp white walls open up the room and by using the top-down/bottom-up feature of these shades, light is still allowed in while maintaining privacy. A…
…shades make me just as happy as all of my favorite traditional blinds and shades that I am always raving about to you and how to use them on your windows. It is fun to change up your view. Now is the time, as the days of summer are really coming to an end, to fill up your picnic basket, pick out a beach shade that matches your style and go for a sun fun day. You might even be able to conjure up the image of “Lawrence of Arabia.” Isn’t this romant…
…he fun part is choosing your finish. There are painted finishes in various shades of white, but some of the best looks are the stained finishes ranging from natural pine to ebony colors. You can match your other wood tones in the room or match your window trim; or choose a contrasting finish. Either way, wood blinds will bring warmth and depth to the window. Designers in New Jersey love to use wood blinds in dens and studies because of the homey,…
…Colors Choose soft and subdued colors and try to simplify to two or three shades for the most spare and clean look. I think of it as the “3 b’s” – bone, biscuit and beige – or whatever combos of soft colors that appeal to you. To overcome the bland feeling that a neutral color delivers, amp up the volume with texture in these same hues. Throw in some chunky throws, beaded or faux fur pillows, canvas, burlap or jute rugs and my personal favorite –…
…urious wonder wizards. Enticing dangling cords hanging from your blinds or shades are a disaster in the making and kids can’t help but find fascination in “cord play”. Thank goodness these unsafe cords were at our favorite outdoor cafe and not at home, but I want your home to be absolutely cord protected. Always go cordless when you can. Now that it is already October, which is Window Covering Safety Month, please take the time to give your window…
…he moon rises and casts an eerie, pale light, I usually decide to draw the shades and head to bed. It’s not that I would mind watching the stars twinkle through the vast darkness, but I’d hate to catch a glimpse of something spooky. Especially during this time of year. Who knows what’s out there? It’s a lot easier to get a good night’s sleep when you don’t have to wonder about what horrors might be hiding behind the blinds. Scary movies have made…