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cafe shutters and curtains
March 9, 2015

Embrace Old World Charm with Café Shutters and Curtains

Cafe Shutters and Curtains: You may have noticed them in coffee shops, fluttering in the breeze while the scent of fresh baked goods wafts through the air. Or maybe you’ve seen them in the background of a French film, and admired their easy elegance. You might have […]

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window treatments for porches
February 23, 2015

Window Treatments for Porches

There’s an old saying that never fails to make me laugh, mostly because it’s true: “Here in the South, we don’t hide crazy. We parade it on the front porch and serve it a cocktail.”  No matter how you deal with the crazy in your life, I […]

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plantation shutters indoor
February 17, 2015

Faux Plantation Shutters: Cadillac Style at a Volvo Price

In the past, we’ve sung the praises of plantation shutters. Classic, stately, and beautiful, no one can deny that they’re the Cadillac of window treatments. Sometimes, however, a Cadillac is a bit out of one’s price range; we need a more budget-friendly vehicle for getting around town, […]

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Honeycomb Shades at Strickland's Home
January 19, 2015

The Buzz on Honeycomb Shades

What’s the buzz around honeycomb shades? It’s safe to say that our society is a bit obsessed with the humble honeybee. And why not? After all, our dinner depends on their ability to pollinate our crops. Besides this very practical application, honeybees strike a deep emotional cord […]

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tall window coverings
December 15, 2014

A Tall Order? Not With These Ideas for Tall Window Coverings!

In a world where “lots of natural light” is real estate gold, tall windows are valuable assets. Who doesn’t love a sun-drenched wood floor, a cat sleeping in a ray of sunshine, or a room with a view of a lush backyard? For this reason and so […]

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