Monday, March 16, 2015

9 country star decor favorites

Stars have always been a big hit with our customers, and we've dedicated more than a few blog posts to them already (here and here!).

But there's always room for one more. So today we're sharing our customer's favorite star-themed items. These are all of our top-selling star-themed products from the last year.

Star Punched Tin Waste Basket

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Kettle Grove Shower Curtain

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Black Star Shower Curtain Hooks

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Star Vine Terry Hand Towel
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Star Patch Placemat

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Black Star 15" Diameter Braided Chair Cover

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Black Star Iron Napkin Ring
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Black Star Curtain Tie Back

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Black Star Cast Iron Curtain Hook

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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Spring cleaning checklist

Hey there! It's almost Spring!

YAY SPRING
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So this week we thought it would be fun to talk about Spring cleaning. Here are a few items on our Spring cleaning checklist...

Outdoors
Sweep and stain the deck
Paint the shed and mailbox
Clean windows and screens
Clean out flower beds and vegetable garden
Clean out gutters

Indoors
A/C Tune-up (change filters)
Change vacuum filters
Clean refrigerator condenser coils
Dust fans and baseboards
Have carpet professionally cleaned
Clean out closets: sort items for GoodWill; switch out winter for spring clothing

Spring clean the Pinterest-y way...

Check out our Spring Cleaning Pinterest board for tips and tricks on organizing, cleaning with natural ingredients, and getting rid of your old stuff!

 spring-cleaning
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Spring and Easter Decor...

We're making room for a ton of new inventory, so check out our Spring clearance items while they last!
Bunnies
Easter Bunny Pair

easter bunny pair

Chicks
Small sitting chick

Easter chick

What's on your Spring cleaning checklist?

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Clearance treasures

Today we're taking a look at a few of the forgotten treasures we have in the clearance section. Here we go!

Country home decor...

Prairie sisters country doll collection (20% 0ff!)

Prairie sisters country doll collection

Worthington Nutmeg lamp (30% off!)

Worthington nutmeg lamp

Bee hive basket (30% off!)

Bee hive  basket

Kitchen decor...

Aspen rectangular red baker (30% off!)

Aspen red baker

' I brake for elves' dish towel set (20% off!)

I brake for elves dish towels

Nature Walk luncheon napkin holder (30% off!)

Luncheon napkin holder

Country rugs...

Space-dyed rugs, several colors to choose from (30% off!)

Molasses Space Dyed Rug

Allentown braided rugs, place mats and stair treads (10% off!)

Allentown braided rugs

Table linens...

Stonebridge napkins, place mats and table runners (30% off!)

Stonebridge napkin placemat and table runner

Seasonal... Winter Magic cookie jar (50% off!)

  Winter Magic cookie jar

Rolly Polly gingerbread ornament set (46% off!)

Gingerbread man ornament set

Indian Summer napkin, table runner and dish towel set (50% off!)

Indian Summer

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

A cool new thing for each room of the house

We have a bunch of fresh, new items you may not have seen yet! Here's one of them for each room of the house.

Kitchen

Free range spoon rest

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Living room

Burgundy Star woven throw

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Den/Office Paddle key hook

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Bedroom

Ninepatch Star quilted bedding

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Bathroom

Primitive Star shower curtain

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Guestroom

Willow and sheep decor

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Monday, February 23, 2015

Kitchen window treatments {virtual mail bag}

Good morning!

We're sharing another inquiry from a customer today who asked for some tips on hanging curtains in a kitchen nook! We'll include our response, and you can weigh in too! She writes:
Hello. I have a kitchen nook with a 71 inch wide window. Would you recommend valence or fishtail swag curtains? I've had valances, but not sure if swags are made for kitchens. Also, do your country swags open up in the middle? Like could I put valances in the middle? Was wondering if they'd look good.
We have no reason to believe swags aren't made for the kitchen! We think they'd look darling in a cozy breakfast nook, and they're a great alternative to full-length drapes. Getting to the second part of the question, the fishtail swags do not come apart in the middle, but the regular swags do, and they are sold by the pair.  They are made for inserting a valance in the middle.

country kitchen swag country kitchen
mustard swag sturbridge wine fishtail swag

How have you decorated the windows in your kitchen? 

Tip for an easy bedroom makeover

A few ideas for an easy bedroom makeover!

Questions to ask before you get started...

Do you have things you want to incorporate but don't know how? Is lighting a challenge? Do you want the room to serve more than one purpose? (For example, would you like to have a space for working, reading, or exercise?)

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What relationship does the paint color have with other aspects of the room? How will you take separate components and make them work together as a whole?

Getting started...

Find one meaningful piece to start you off with a theme for the rest of the room. This could be a headboard, a bedding set, a pair of bedside tables, or a sentimental piece like an antique dresser or hutch. An area rug can be used to anchor, or connect pieces of the room together.

bedroom area rug image source: distroarchitecture.com

Consider gathering your smaller accessories all into one staging area instead of scattering them throughout the room.

ConsoleTable

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Mirrors can often create the illusion of more space in a smaller room. Similarly, limiting the number of accessories, and instead incorporating one or two large accessories can also make a smaller space appear larger.

large couch
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A large light source like a floor lamp, overhead track lighting, or a chandelier may eliminate the need for a bunch of smaller table lamps in the room and free up space for other accessories.

bedroom overhead lighting
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Alternatively, if you have a large bedroom, a variety of light sources can help divide the room into several smaller spaces. Think beyond table lamps! Wall sconces and lanterns can make the atmosphere more rustic and cozy.

wall lanterns

 Here are some of our other home makeover blog posts...
Save instantly when you buy a bedding set! A quilt + 3 additional bedding accessories will get you 10-15% off, no coupon needed.

bedding collection