Think Red!

Red is the choice by designers if you want to make a bold, sophisticated, and rich statement. Imagine deep rich red slip covers on your furniture to add that pizzazz and give your room a look of class and even royalty. Red is a courageous color and often will command even a shier personality to step more into the limelight. Red is also an amazing back drop that makes other colors in your room stand out and sing.

If you are not looking to make as bold a statement, red is an excellent accent color that many designers feel should be in every room in some way. Such an example would be a set of red textured throw pillows with other pillows on a more neutral shade, a red throw blanket, or a red vase filled with a dried arrangement. Red as an accent color can really tie in a room without the eye realizing what the element is that brings it all together.

Red can be bold, versatile, and subtle. A compliment of many in one color, and an excellent choice to think about when navigating the redesign of a room or to add to an existing decor.

Secret Desire to become a Designer?

Do you dream about decorating? Have you always wanted to be a designer? Well, check out www.spoonflower.com. We love this! You can upload a picture or doodle or whatever you can dream up and they will create a fabric from your design. Imagine the possibilities. Justin Bieber curtains in your daughters room? Curtains or pillows that are a perfect match to your new chair. They have no minimum order so it won't cost a lot to check it out. If your really good they will even sell your designs on line. And....don't forget the slipcovers and pillows at www.stretchandcover.com to go with your new custom fabrics!

The Kind of "Distress" You Want

So, I have run across this question multiple times.

"Where can I find cheap furniture to add to my room or

decor?

Here is your answer. Distress your own furniture! This will save you hundreds of dollars in truth, and it is not a hard technique to learn. Plus, you can get the colors you want in your furniture to match those new slip covers you purchased for your sofa and love seat.

You can also purchase furniture inexpensively at yard sales, flea markets, Goodwill, and Salvation Army and distress it for a fraction of the cost of buying new pieces. Get creative and cause yourself a bit of distress! This link will take you to the best direction I have found on how to distress your furniture! Best of all, the refinishing process is using paint instead of messy and hard to deal with stains.

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Great Pillow covers - Ivory Paradise

We love the new line of The Home Centric pillow covers offered by Stretch & Cover Inc. and based on the overwhelming response so do you! One of our favorites;

Ivory Paradise - Pillow Cover made using ivory color satin ribbons, embroidered on a silk dupioni fabric to give you a beautiful paradise of ivory roses. Each flower is highlighted with a natural mother of pearl in the center. The borders are finished with a line of sequins and beads to complete the look. Feminine, dreamy and delicate, this design surely takes you to paradise. The back of the pillow is the same ivory silk dupioni fabric with a flap covered zipper for a clean look and easy removal. Available in 12 x 16", 12 x 18" 12 x 20", 12 x 22" 12 x 24" and 12 x 26" Hand Crafted, lovely.

Storage - Where to put it?

A Place for everything and everything in it's place.

Here are a few more of our favorite finds. Perfect for a teens bedroom -

These hooks are perfect for the stylish teen, a lot more fun than the standard boring ones. Both sets are from Bed Bath & Beyond about $19/set. Another great find from BB&B are the bed lifters. An inexpensive way to add storage space under the bed. Add a bedskirt and you can hide all kinds of things under there. Over the door shoe organizers are another great way to get your teen organized. They can be used for jewelery & accessories in addition to shoes. One of our favorite organizers is a tackle box. You can find them anywhere and they are the perfect storage for makeup and hair products.

How to decorate a teens room - A few of our favorite things

Decorating a teens bedroom can be expensive but it doesn't have to be. Here are a few of our favorite finds all under $30.00

RainBow Projecting bulb - These bulbs are $29.95 and come in a bunch of different styles from rainbows & dolphins to fire and sports. They are handpainted and project onto your walls. Very Cool. Buy them at www.allkidslamps.com

These colorful Flamingo Stools can be used as a small table or for extra seating. Bright, durable and inexpensive, nice at only $16/ea, you can buy more than one. Find them at www.crateandbarrel.com

The right pillows can transform your space. These fun pillow covers are under $20.00 and come in lthe most popular colors. Very Chic! www.stretchandcover.com

Crushed silk decorative pillow cover

Breaking News! Stretch & Cover has teamed up with The Home Centric and is happy to offer these dramatic and luxurious throw pillow covers. We fell in love with their stylish and fun pillow covers and we know you will too. Shown is "Rust Rose" and is made using crushed silk with Frills stitched together. Available in lots of great colors and 6 different sizes from 16 inches to 26 inches in diameter.

Wow.