…ciated with the goddess of the dawn, Eros in Greek mythology and Aurora in Roman mythology and is a sacred color in many Eastern religions as a sign of sacrifice and sacredness as evidenced by the saffron robes of Buddhist monks and in the iconography of India. A present day street artist, Christo, decorated Central Park in New York with heavy banners of saffron colored flags that billowed in the air, creating “The Gates” of Central Park. Christo…
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…as used in mosaics by the Sumerians about 4000 B.C. and in many historical Roman buildings. This pattern entered the design world as a “tiling” pattern of symmetry. An easy way to think of this pattern is in its naturally occurring form of the honeycomb that bees make. M.C. Escher was a master of tessellation designs that were mathematically precise, but in home decor, this pattern is simplified with whimsical and fun geometric shapes. A tessell…
…first, which they appropriately named after the god “Janus”. Janus was the Roman god of beginnings and endings, usually pictured with two faces – one looking forward and one looking backward. Interestingly enough, my mother and I endure the same condition of having eyes on the back of our head. Fast forward to the 17th Century. Early Puritans encouraged the population to avoid traditionally celebrating the new year (historical hangovers are th…
…. If you are just beginning to decorate a room, begin by looking for a fun Roman Shade fabric that makes you melt. Begin your mix-matching with your window treatments and then move on to other accessories like accent rugs, furniture, and art. This is a guaranteed way to make your home sparkle, as window treatments are one of the first things we immediately notice when entering any room. Keeping The Same Color Scheme Falling in love with a variet…
…strand can stand alone as the focal point or can be the backdrop to a lush romantic Christmas display. The piney smell and instant evocation of the holidays with greenery is a classic holiday detail. Wreaths have an ancient history and were used during the Greek and Roman times as a sign of great victory which might be the origin of hanging wreaths today to announce good tidings and cheer. The shape of the circle represents the unending cycle of l…
…n. No, that’s not the confession. I love Mad Men for the décor—the blinds, shades and kitschy-fabulous display of drapery, to be exact. With the Emmy awards coming up, I’m wistful of the classy television shows this year that have managed to take set design to new levels, challenging movies, even, in cinematography. Who knew TV could so skillfully embrace the importance of mis-en-scène? You may have heard that the Mad Men producers are dedicated t…
…rings, making them the perfect choice for your home theater or media room. Shades are usually a more practical solution compared to blinds, as they will cover your window with a solid material. We have plenty of recommendations, and can even suggest solar screens and semi-opaque cellulars if you’re looking to soften the light instead of blocking it out completely. Don’t forget, you can always cover your existing window treatments with a layer of B…
…es, but that is another post. Now, I want you to know that your blinds and shades from Blindsgalore will not droop or swag down or hang crooked. You can easily pull the cord or go cordless (my favorite) and the brackets and inside pulleys and hardware will create a smooth ride up or down your window. Our Blindsgalore handmade products will not fade, warp, fall apart, make clunky noises, rip or tear and will NEVER EVER look ugly! In a word, like yo…