Do you have a friend whose home is crazy fabulous, but she seems to magically make it all happen for pennies on the dollar? That’s Kim Salter. Kim started her blog, Design Thoughts when she was working as an Interior Designer in New York, and a new mom to a her son Liam. Her family has since relocated to Nashville where she’s writing about the woes of personalizing a rental property with the world’s smallest closet.   Oh, What Paint Can Do! Kim’s taste is spot on, and she makes risky colors like bright chartreuse seem surprisingly easy to work with. Check out the makeover she gave to her entry way niche with just a coat of paint, and her ikea-cabinet-to-bar-cart…

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I have unwittingly pinned and shared so many of Caitlin Wilson’s photos over the past few months, and I was blown away when I realized that they were all the work of the same designer! That just goes to show you how incredible she is. Caitlin is a Philadelphia based designer who has recently lived in Dubai and Hong Kong with projects from San Francisco to the Cayman Islands. She has a highly successful line of textiles that she incorporates beautifully into her designs. Her website sums her style up perfectly; “The Caitlin Wilson Design concept is eclectic, unique but based on classic values. I am continually inspired by other cultures and history.  This aesthetic inspiration manifests itself with a seamless contrast of…

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Green loyalists claim that the hue is their year-round favorite color, but for most of the population, green enters the consciousness when St. Patrick’s Day rolls around every year. And who wouldn’t with fresh shoots sprouting and new leaves unfolding all around? Let’s give green the attention it deserves this year. Incorporating sage, mint, or emerald into your home will invigorate your style with the vibrancy of spring.       Can’t Get Enough Green? See more grassy interiors on our Pinterest board: Flourish with Green. While you’re there, go ahead and follow us @BlindsDotCom. You won’t be disappointed with the home design ideas, DIY projects and other fun goodies we’re sharing from around the internet.  

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Meet Laura The international style giant, Laura Ashley, started when the 28 year old founder began producing hand printed headscarves at the kitchen table of her tiny flat in 1953. In the decades since, the brand has opened stores worldwide, and has expanded its line from fashion to home decor, textiles, wallpaper, gifts and much more.   The iconic, feminine prints that you’ve loved for decades can now be found on roller shades and cellular blinds in the Laura Ashley window fashion line, only at Blinds.com. The collection also features draperies, roman shades, pleated shades and woven wood shades with color accents to coordinate with Laura Ashley home goods and bedding. They’re all made with the finest materials and give your home a…

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With vintage furniture the question always it, to paint of not to paint. If you’re at a loss for what to do, take a nod from our friend Jacqueline at Simple Home Life. She reimagines tables, chairs and dressers with a few coats of paint and perfect styling. Here are a few of our favorite furniture transformations from her site. Simple Home Life Vintage Makeovers: Herringbone Mid Century Dresser   Telephone Table   Herringbone Nightstand   Stenciled Tray Tables See even more of Jacqueline’s vintage revitalizations on her blog, Simple Home Life. If you live near Worchester, MA you can shop her collection at Crompton Collective, or buy pieces right from her site!   Feeling Inspired? Tell us what projects you’re itching…

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Here are a few of our favorite designers, remodelers and DIY amateurs who are all creating beautiful homes and blogging about it. Design blogs are our favorite place to find inspiration, especially when they’re run by innovative, decorating geniuses like these three. Enjoy! Little Green Notebook Jenny Komenda is a New York based Designer who has been featured in Elle Decor, Vogue, Better Homes and Gardens, and tons of other big name publications. We love that she takes unruly spaces and makes them look crazy chic. A perfect example is her tiny NYC bedroom (pictured above) that she transformed into a space to remember with Bavarian Forest walls and a coral velvet headboard. Plus, she gives awesome tutorials that look…

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It’s the little things that often get left behind in home maintenance. Who has time to clean grout and fix a smelly garbage disposal?  Give your home some TLC this Valentine’s Day with 10 easy maintenance ideas from BrightNest. BrightNest is the ultimate resource for new or veteran homeowners. Their mission is to make homeowners happy with tips and tools to shape up your home and simplify your life. Find delicious recipes, organization and cleaning tips, and super smart maintenance hacks over at the nest.   Clean a Smelly Garbage Disposal Got a mystery stink that’s driving you batty? Your garbage disposal may have lingering food residue that’s the culprit. De-stink in seconds with baking soda and a lemon. You…

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Red can be an intimidating color to incorporate in home decor. It’s easy to go over the top, or to predictable. Soft neutrals are effortless little black dress of decorating, but nothing makes a statement like red done right. Red and Turquoise An easy way to temper the intensity of red is by pairing it with a cool turquoise. This palate is an unexpected and modern take on this iconic hue.   Daring Red Prints Another way to incorporate red is in fearlessly bold prints. These patterned beauties are decorating showstoppers that will never blend into the background.   Red in the Kitchen Red is the ultimate choice for country-chic kitchens, but you can also take it modern with high…

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Do you remember the moment when you walked in to your home and knew it was “the one”? Did you fall in love with the big oak tree out front where kids could play, the dining room that was perfect for thanksgiving dinner, or the built-in work workshop off of the garage? When we think of home, all of us have a special space that we love the most. As Valentine’s Day approaches, we want to help you rekindle the love with your home. Even though the pipes burst last winter and the stairs still squeak, don’t forget about the things that made you first fall in love. We asked Blinds.com employees to share what they love most about home:…

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