On Tuesday, May 28th,  Blinds.com will be opening its doors to MasterChef Season 3 winner, Christine Ha. We’re so excited to hear her amazing life story and about her time with Chef Gordon Ramsey on MasterChef. Plus, she has an awesome new cookbook! Hangout with Christine! Wanna join the party for inspiration and cooking tips? We’re hosting a Google Hangout to broadcast the event live! RSVP on the Blinds.com Google+ page, and tune in at 12 PM CST. As the first ever blind cook to appear on the MasterChef, Christine has inspired the nation and become a voice for the culinary arts, Vietnamese cuisine and those living with NMO. Want to learn more about Christine? Keep us with her cooking show…

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The small pleats of a cellular shade can look busy on today’s larger windows. Get the voluminous look of a hobbled roman shade and the insulating properties of a cellular shade in one with the NEW Blinds.com Brand Signature Roman Pleat Shade. Learn More About These Innovative New Shades:   Bold and Beautiful The Roman Pleat Shades are available in Blackout or Light Filtering fabrics for custom light control and beautiful color coordination. Because of a unique printing method where fabric is colored on both sides,  rich colors never fade, even with light coming through form outdoors. Unlike other shades with hardware that sticks out like a sore thumb, the headrail and bottom rail on the roman pleat shade are wrapped in…

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Everyone wants to save a buck now and then, but there are some among us who truly take frugality to the extreme. You may see fancy drapes and plantation shutters in other people’s houses and think, “I don’t need all that frilly stuff. I just need my windows covered, period, so the neighbors will stop complaining.”   Or perhaps you’re trying to convince a bachelor pad-dweller to upgrade his window coverings from from the blanket stapled to the wall. This is not a good look people.   Cheap Blinds for Any Budget If you think durable, custom blinds won’t fit in your budget, think again! You’ll be happy to know that Blinds.com has lowered the prices of our most affordable blinds!…

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Last week we introduced you to Tyesha and her blog, House Made Home. She is a lover of all things customizable, and goes beyond builder grade in everything she does. She and her husband have given their home unique finishing touches like window-elongating molding, and a DIY paneled wall. When she started looking for woven wood shades to dress up her back door, all of the custom options available at Blinds.com sealed the deal for her. She used this image as her inspiration and landed on the Bali Economy Woven Wood Shades to get the look.   Hear What Tyesha Had To Say About Her Blinds.com Experience:     “As we all know I like customizing anything I can and doing it…

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It’s time to pull out the patio furniture for lazy days of lemonade sipping and relaxing. Are your pillows looking a little lackluster after being crammed in the garage all winter? Make pretty pillow covers in just a few minutes with this tutorial from Melissa at The Happier Homemaker.   DIY Pillow Covers from The Happier Homemaker   With some decorative pillows running at $80-$100, this project is truly a godsend. Read on for step-by step instructions. Supplies Sewing Machine About a Yard of Fabric – Melissa used a shower curtain that’ll be more durable outdoors. Coordinating Thread Straight Pins An Old Pillow   What to Do 1. Cut fabric to the exact width of your pillow and 2.5 times the length…

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The Maxwell Inn is nestled among the rocky mountains in Estes Park, Colorado, the premier destination for those visiting the Rocky Mountain National Park. Just two hours from Denver, Estes Park is the perfect weekend getaway with boutique shopping, charming local restaurants, and outdoor activities like the Scottish Highland Festival in the Fall.     The beautiful structure that has been refurbished over the last few months to become The Maxwell Inn. It was originally constructed as a private home in the 1930s before it was expanded to become a dentist’s office, then the ‘Trapper’s Motor Lodge’ in the 1970s. This sterile, simplistic incarnation of the property lasted 30 years, until Peter and Dana Maxwell snatched it up in February…

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  None of us would be where we are today without moms and mother figures in our lives. In honor of mother’s day, we asked our employees, “What did your mom teach you about decorating?” Here’s what they had to say:   What did your mom teach you about decorating? “My mom is a master home decorator.  I love the fact that her house never looks the same twice, it is in a constant state of change which keeps things interesting. Because of her, I now decorate like a crazy person for any season or holiday that tickles my fancy.  It’s fun shopping for little decorative items (especially after the fact on clearance sale!) to tuck into corners of rooms, to jazz…

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How do you know when it’s time to go motorized? Sure it seems fancy and futuristic, but today’s technology will give you full control and convenience you never knew you could have. Think about your garage door. Before motorized garage door openers, a person had to get out of their car and raise the door by hand. And televisions – do you remember the days when you had to walk across the room to adjust the set? Remote controls bring added convenience that just make life a little easier.  Think about being able to adjust all of the blinds in a room with the push of the button. Now’s the perfect time to upgrade. During May you’ll get unheard of…

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We’d like to introduce you to an blog we love, House Made Home.  It follows the adventures of Tyesha and her family as they transform their humble abode one DIY project at a time. On a quest to get her home beyond builder’s grade and into the custom arena, she’s constantly making little tweaks here and there. Tyesha’s spot-on style, and inspired creations make her blog one we come back all the time for DIY inspiration.   Here are a few of our favorites from House Made Home: These gold striped curtain panels look stunning with sunlight shining from behind, and they were made from drop cloths!   Just like hanging curtains a few inches above the molding makes windows…

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Ready to jump into your Summer DIY projects? Start by remodeling your windows! Does your laundry list of do-it-yourself projects always seem to be getting bigger? Blinds.com can help you narrow down your project list — starting with your windows! This month, get a head start on your summer home improvement by taking advantage of blinds on sale from our top brands. Browse the offers below to launch your DIY dreams.   Popular Products, Popular Prices — 10% Off Wood and Faux Wood from Blinds.com Beloved for their durability and their classic appearance, wood and faux wood blinds work with virtually any style or decor. Since a popular product deserves a price to match, we are offering 10% off all Blinds.com…

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