How to welcome Spring into your home a little early this year!

Spring cannot get here soon enough!  Yesterday here in Maryland was a tease, with sunny skies and almost 50 degrees.  Today?  In the 30’s with wet, sloppy snow.  All the weather flip-flopping is not good for one’s mood or health!

So, I ‘ve decided to come up with a game plan to bring Spring to me, in my own home.  Next week I am going to start implementing touches of warmth, sunshine, and new growth through small changes in décor.  And, if you have the budget – you can go big – through furnishings, etc.

In my own personal experience, the change that makes a biggest impact on my space are the window treatments.  This may simply be because I tend to look toward light sources, which are often windows.  You may be more drawn to looking at the floor, foreground, or anything with in your eye level.  Next time you walk into a room, notice where your eyes go first.  Once you pinpoint that point of focus, start by making updates in that area for the most bang for your buck.  Then, if you want, spread out!

Simply swapping out heavy dark drapes, which may be appropriate for winter, with airy, white window treatments will lighten up the entire room and allow more light to enter the room.

Window treatments need not cost a leg and an arm,  treatments like roller blinds are not only affordable but are also being offered in chic and modern designs by manufacturers like Web-Blinds.

If your focus tends to be on the floor, than consider adding a colorful rug, or a rug in a lighter weave, or one with a beautiful pattern.

Get in on the chevron insurgence, but keep it unique with this pear-hued rug.

So many beautiful rugs - so little time!

If new window treatments or a carpet is not in the budget right now.  You'd be surprised at the amount of life that a grouping of new throw pillows can breathe into a room!

All these pretty rugs and pillows are available at Joss & Main (You have to create a login to shop, but it's free and fast) .

Do you have any plans to lighten and brighten your space before Spring or when Spring arrives?

This post in partnership with Web-Blinds.com

Pretty curtains, pretty interiors, and a ethical company!

I was recently introduced to The Natural Curtain Company, and boy am I glad. Their site is really well done, and the styling is gorgeous.


Dreamy dining space - I love the vertical striped blinds - so airy

The curtain behind the bed is a nice idea - I still can't settle on a headboard idea - but this might work.

Sheer whites are my fav.



The way these curtains filter the light is so pretty!


Not only are these curtains lovely, the company earned accreditation from the Ethical Company Organisation which produces the Ethical Shopping Guide.

"Fabrics
The Natural Curtain Company has a careful sourcing process and uses 100% natural fabrics wherever possible. We believe that as well as being inherently more attractive, natural fabrics are ethically superior to synthetic alternatives.

Energy Conservation
Fitting a good pair of curtains is the simplest way to reduce your energy consumption. As well as offering thick, warm and interlined curtains, we also offer a thermal insulating lining which insulates your home instead of heating your neighbourhood. We also offer thermal blinds that reduce your energy consumption and carbon footprint.

The Environment
The Natural Curtain Company is environmentally aware and we strive to implement and improve measures to minimise our environmental impact, from recycling office waste to improving packaging and transport systems.

People
We really value our employees and the contribution they make to the company and to its success. We provide good working conditions and pay and, as far as possible, make sure our suppliers have the same values.

The Customer is King
Contrary to how many companies still do business, we understand that the customer pays our wages and therefore deserves our attention if there’s any kind of problem – without sitting on hold for a long time. In the event of a query or problem, we will do our very best to try to troubleshoot or remedy the situation."


They even have a really great online guide for properly measuring your windows.

Brilliant Blinds

I just found a great blind resource. Check out Eclectics. They have amazing patterns and colors for roller blinds, venetian blinds, and roman blinds. Sadly, they only ship within the UK, so hit up that friend in London and have them ship 'em to you!