Spring is finally upon us! The gloomy winter days are gone and it is at last time to bring color back into your home.  Be sure to check out our recent blog post on what colors and products are hot this spring – The Hottest Spring Colors Come To Your Windows. Pinterest is full of DIY crafty ideas.  Check out 4 of our top picks to bring Spring into your home this season with our Spring Pinterest Fab 4 Picks: DIY Citrus Wreath Never judge a book by its cover?  Well in the home décor world, the outside of your home is just as important as the inside.   Let your home speak for itself with this warm invite.  This Pinterest…

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Pinterest is a redecorator’s dream. Whether you’re knocking down walls next week, or dreaming about a project a few years out, it’s wonderful to be able to save all of your ideas in one organized place. We want you to be able to plan your decorating down to the last detail, so we’ve made our photos extra easy to pin. Read on to see the window coverings that our customers are pinning the most. Top 3 Blinds.com Products on Pinterest:     1. Norman 2″ Faux Wood Blinds Faux Wood Blinds are one of our most popular window coverings because they give you the look of real wood at a more affordable price, and there’s no risk of warping.Norman Faux Wood…

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One of our favorite things is talking to our empowered customers who install blinds all on their own, and working with them to find creative solutions for their decor dilemmas. There’s a little DIYer inside of all of us. We like to get a little crafty around the offices of Blinds.com (can you tell?). We especially love getting the creative juices flowing and working with our hands. That’s why we’re excited to share 10 Valentine’s Craft Projects with you! We’re starting a series of DIY Craft Videos, filmed in the offices of Blinds.com, and we can’t wait to show you our first pretty creation tomorrow. Be on the look out, and get your scissors ready! 10 Valentine’s Crafts to Brighten Up Your…

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Put Some Pep Into Your Food Prep! 1. Paint Your Cabinets Sea Glass Green- Although Emerald is the darling of the design world right now, it’s softer cousin, Sea Glass, is sweeping the fashion community with it’s throwback feel. Where Emerald energizes, Sea Glass brings serenity. On cabinets, this jadeite hue will give your kitchen nostalgic charm, and will calm even the most hectic meals.   2. Create an Herb Garden With Old Tea Tins – Caring for plants has been proven to reduce stress. Seeing something green in your life, especially during a dreary winter, will give you a mood boosting connection to nature. Save money at the grocery store by starting an herb garden on your kitchen windowsill….

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Feeling the winter blues after weeks of grey days? Create an indoor oasis from all things cold and bland that will brighten your spirits until spring comes. Our favorite Pinterest picks will rejuvenate your home as you reconnect with nature and create cozy spaces to finish out your hibernation. 1. See the Sea – This nautical influenced decor won’t be found on any other beach house on the block. Natural elements are always in style, but keep the look modern by mixing clean lines and unruly organic pieces. 2. Set a New Benchmark – Add extra cushiness and eclectic charm to your kitchen table by replacing a few chairs with a plush high backed bench. Crisp stripes add formality to the…

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One of our favorite things about Christmas time is making memories with friends and family in the kitchen. Today we’re sharing our favorite holiday recipes with you can whip up with loved ones this holiday season. Cook Up Some Holiday Cheer!   Peppermint White Chocolate Popcorn   This popcorn concoction will be irresistible to guests from 1 to 92, and it’s a snap to make! Here’s What you Need: 2 bags microwave popcorn, popped (18-20 cups) 1 6oz box candy canes or peppermint rounds, crushed 1 package Almond Bark 1 tsp peppermint extract or a few drops of peppermint oil & Salt to taste Place popcorn in a very large bowl or disposable roasting dish.  Pour crushed candy canes on top of…

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Is there a creative soul in your life who’s happier when they’re stitching, bedazzling, or dreaming up charming homemade treasures? We’re bringing you holiday gift ideas for crafters so your DIY friends can think of you as they’re making something with their own two hands.   1. Paper Flower Kits from Paper Source – Any DIY lover will have a field day creating these beautiful paper flowers, and they’ll brighten up their home for a lot longer than a live bouquet. We’re crazy for these peppy poppies. 2. Bakers Twine – This candy-cane-esque string has been used to wrap up sweet treats for decades, but now it’s the hottest thing in the crafting world. Add a big roll to your friend’s…

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Many couples struggle to find a feminine-masculine balance in home decorating. Today we’re bringing manly decorating ideas that can be used to create the ultimate man cave, or bring more gender equality to girly spaces in the home. Learn how to man-up your home in this post. The key to modern manly decor is a stark, deep colored space with industrial accents like chrome couch frames and a coffee table on casters. Who needs accessories with the uber-chic architectural touches in this room?  The glass elevator and spiral staircase are the only conversation pieces you need.   The ultimate industrial manly window coverings are our 2″ Faux Leather Blinds from Carra. The exposed hardware and chrome cord tassels create a retro…

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As Halloween approaches it’s time to add some spook to your decor! Though many of us are dreaming up the perfect costume, half the fun of this haunting holiday is dressing up your home!  We hope these pins help you bring some Halloween fun for kids and adults alike. 1. This hooty friend may be more cute than creepy, but he’ll certainly bring some Halloween spirit to your front porch. Find a taller pumpkin for the Owl’s body and use mini ones to make his eyes, beak, and horns. Find other creative pumpkin ideas on our Fall Home Decor Board. 2. Surprise your guests with macabre wall art mixed in among family portraits. Find a vintage photograph and dress it…

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As we close out our Dorm Decor Series and Giveaway, we decided to feature some dorm friendly gems from Pinterest this time. Find out how to win HERE, but hurry because today’s the last day to enter! By now you’ve got the basics covered, but you may be ready for a mid-semester DIY project to add some flair to your room. De-stress after that first test by adding something easy to your room decor. 1. Over the Door Vanity Station- This beauty will help alleviate the morning traffic jam in the bathroom. Create a space of your own to get ready on the back of a closet door or elsewhere, and you’ll have one less fight with your roommate. 2….

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