If you’ll be playing host to Thanksgiving guests soon it’s important to make your house look beautiful and comfortable for out-of-towners. Many of us save holiday prep until the last minute, so we’re bringing you seasonal ideas that serve double duty- They’ll add festive holiday cheer while making guests feel welcome and special. Get the Guest Room(s) in Ship Shape First thing’s first- make sure that beds are made, bathrooms are clean, and junk is stowed elsewhere. A sparse guest room is better than one that’s morphed into a storage room over the last few months. It’s ok to stash stuff under beds and in closets, guests won’t notice and will appreciate having room to move around. Go the extra…
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As Black Friday approaches, the repressed memories of crazed holiday shoppers are resurfacing. We want to cut through all the madness so you can get your holiday decorating done without the stress. We have two great services to share that will make holiday window shopping a cinch: our video chat design consultations, and mobile shopping app. Read on to learn more! Video chat with a designer on Face2Face (for free!) If you know your windows need an update before the holidays, but don’t know where to start, get design advice from a pro with our new service – Face2Face. Schedule a free video design consultation with an expert, and they’ll give you personalized advice to find blinds, shades…
With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, it’s time to start preparing your home for the year’s biggest meal. Whether it’s a yummy recipe or a beautiful centerpiece, start a new tradition for this year’s family gathering from our favorite holiday Pinterest finds. 1. A luxe, nature-inspired tablescape - Although you likely won’t be hosting your Thanksgiving meal in the great outdoors, you can still take inspiration from this incredible forest scene. Let the kids help make an organic table runner from moss. You can by some from a local garden store or let the little ones hunt and gather in the backyard. Finish off the look by incorporating metallic accents of varying heights. Bring inrich pops of plumb, royal blue…
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Don’t let your window fashion miss out on all the fun this Halloween! Read on to learn how to dress up your windows this October 31st for spooky Halloween fun! Add shadowy spiderwebs to your front windows by weaving black ribbon and yarn. Make giant spiders with styrofoam balls, spray paint and pipe cleaners, and let the creepy critters dangle over the side of your house. Aren’t the silhouettes on this house amazing? Make your home look a little haunted from the street side with ghosts and ghouls made from black butcher paper or cardboard. Use a projector to trace the outlines and then start cutting! We also love the matching golden cellular shades throughout this spooky house! Give your home…
It’s never to early to start thinking about holiday decorating! Today we’re bringing you seasonal window decorating ideas that will make your home shine from Thanksgiving to Yuletide. You can save 25% on a great selection of top Levolor Blinds and Shades this month. We’ll help you select high quality and affordable Levolor blinds on sale for each of these holiday window trends, so you can get the look in your home! Create a Winter Window Greenhouse Give your home a natural touch with a winter window greenhouse that keeps your plants alive and well even when the weather outside is dreary. The perfect Levolor window shade for this project is the Accordia Sheer Efficiency. It’s cellular design adds insulation…
Do your windows need freshening up before the family arrives? Planning for holiday gatherings can be stressful, but we want to make ordering new blinds, shades or drapes as easy as pie! If you place your order by November 2nd, we guarantee they’ll be in your home in time for Turkey Day…or they’re free! Shop hundreds of eligible products here. Read more here for details and exclusions. Add Beauty and Innovation in Time for the Holidays: Find New Blinds in Time for the Holidays! These are just a few of the many products available with this offer. Shop blinds and shades in a wide range of styles and budgets to make your home look its best for friends and family. Don’t forget,…
Don’t pull out the same old plastic pumpkins and ragged scarecrows this year. Use these fresh, new fall decorating ideas to give your home some seasonal charm with the latest design trends. White out! Whitewashing is huge in home decor this year. The vibrant colors of fall foliage pop against a clean, white canvas, making them look modern rather than kitschy. If all white is too stark for you, try a palate of complementary neutrals for a softer effect. A colorful branch cutting brings a effortless touch of fall to an all-white mantle. Keep fall decor sleek with white pumpkins lining your stairs. Because these albino gourds are rare, they can be a little pricier. Save a little money by buying small,…
Make Your Desk the Perfect Study Space! Read on to find our Dream Dorm Decor question of the week. Leave an answer in the comments and you’ll have a chance to win our Dream Dorm Prize Packs! Time is running out! All entries must be in by 11:59pm CT on Thursday, September 27th. Leave a comment on our other dorm posts for more chances to win: Best Bedding Ever, Deck the Walls, and Dorm Kitchens and Bathrooms- How to Survive in Style. Deck out your desk with the brightest, most customizable accessories around From Poppin. They have a tool called Design-A-Desk that allows you to create a desktop suite in any color combination. Be sure you grab a stapler, because your prof won’t provide…
In our Dream Dorm Decor Series during the month of September, we’ll be sharing some of our favorite dorm products and design tips to help make your dorm room reflect your personal style. You may already have the basics, but now it’s time to make your space a less generic and more like home. Read on to find out more about our Dream Dorm Decor Giveaway and be sure to comment on this post for a chance to win! First thing’s first, you’ve got to have a place to sleep. That plastic-covered, bed-bug-resistant mattress that’s been used by who knows how many generations before you isn’t going to cut it for the next 8 months. Let’s start from the bottom up. Make that…
The Sizzlin’ Summer isn’t over yet and this week, thanks to our partnership with Bounce Energy we’re bringing you everything you need for the perfect summer road trip. Photo thanks to flickr user Stuck In Customs. Summer is made for long drives with a warm breeze in your face. If you haven’t been able to get away yet this summer, it’s never too late to pack the car and go. As we continue our Sizzlin’ Summer Series, we’ll tell you all you need for the perfect summer road trip. Apps to Help Get You There With the wide array of smartphone apps for road tripping, you’ll be able to pack light. Just don’t forget your charger! On The Way will be the…
