ECO- Friendly and Green Blinds, Shades A few decades ago, ‘green’ was just a color. Today it takes new significance, especially for new homeowners. Green is the new palaver every environment-conscious being is indulging in. And rightly so! We want to preserve our planet, for our children and theirs, to enjoy without ramifications of previous neglect. Seeing as how spring…
Regaining Their Popularity in Modern Decor of Canada. “All things will be produced in superior quantity and quality, and with greater ease, when each man works at a single occupation, in accordance with his natural gifts, and at the right moment, without meddling with anything else.” – Plato When we consider adorning our windows with natural, eco-friendly window coverings,…
Panel Track Sliding Shades A friend recently moved into a single bed rental, the selling point of which was its large patio doors, both in the living room and bedroom, which gave it an illusion of airy spaciousness, with a pretty decent view of the gardens beyond. She’d initially decided to leave the glass doors uncovered as privacy wasn’t an…
Save on PST, import tax, clearing charges & custom brokerage fees. The largest sale in the US is already over and, as usual, we on the Canadian side were left out to dry. While our U.S counterparts were enjoying the massive savings from special sales such as Black Friday and Boxing day, we were left with the mediocre, overpriced goods…
The face of the home! If eyes are windows to the soul, then windows are the eyes of a house that provide a glimpse of the world without and within. And if we were to carry forward the analogy and continue with this comparison of a house with a woman’s face – we would discover a whole range of similarities…
DO-IT-YOURSELVES viz. CUSTOM ROMAN BLIND If you’re a hardcore fan of fabric, but tired of the looks of drapery, Roman blind is THE most viable option to go for. Enough of the masses of fabric trailing on the floor, catching dust and spewing out allergens…a Roman shade is a tailored panel of fabric that can be fitted into the…
Window Dressings – Natural, Artificial or a Combination? Windows need treatment if they are bare or if existing dressings need replacement. The process of door and window dressings, though last in the list of activities of home beautification, is the final touch. This final touch can transform an interior into a labor of beauty and convenience. To use an analogy,…
Environment-Friendly Natural Window Blinds and Shades In general parlance, Bamboo Blinds is the term used to indicate Natural Window Shades, and Blinds are crafted from bamboo, rattan, jute, sisal, hemp grass and reeds. These window treatments are striking in appearance, bringing home the innate splendor of Mother Nature, creating an atmosphere of ease, comfort, and universal beauty! Also termed…
Plan Ahead The modern day rise in income levels has allowed folks to splurge in home decor; the interiors of your home do not merely speak about your status – rather it’s a tell on the quality of life you lead. Yes, you’ve got that right! The overall look of your home is a reflection of your lifestyle –…
Home Decor Ideas for Christmas Christmas will soon be here, and if you’re as Christmas crazy as I have, you have probably already scoured the stores and the books and the web for decor ideas. There is just soo much I would love to do to my little place for the season I can’t even decide where to start looking…
