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Do You Have Café Curtains?
A café curtain is a style of curtain that only covers the bottom half of the window. It basically offers a bit of privacy while still allowing you to enjoy your view. I normally find them too country and kitschy for my tastes, but this chic and simple white linen one is making me reconsider.
Cool Idea: BloomFrame Balcony
BloomFrame, designed by Amsterdam-based Hofman Dujardin Architects, is the coolest thing since slicest bread. Essentially it is a window frame that transforms into a balcony with a flip of a switch. In addition to at least five other awards, the design won the Wallpaper Design Award 2009 in the most life-enhancing category, which is well deserved.Do You Keep Potted Plants on Your Windowsill?
From a plant's perspective, a sunny window is an ideal place to live. But setting a few potted plants on your windowsill can also liven up an otherwise dull surface. Do you keep potted plants on your windowsill?Photo by Todd Selby
Do You Keep Potted Plants on Your Windowsill?
Casa Quickie: Paint the Frame
Save the acres of tabletop and wall space we have indoors, there's only so much space to personalize on the exterior of our homes. Landscaping demands upkeep and time. Beyond that, there are limited places to use accessories and hardware outside.
How Would You . . .
This ornate pair of cypress wood Chinese Window Panels ($3,750) originally had an architectural (yet decorative) purpose in 19th century China. But, their greek key pattern, which is very popular these days, certainly gives the screen a sort of à la mode flair. I'd love to see them used in a home's interior, rather than its structure, and I'm wondering what ideas you have for them.
Casa Query: Do You Leave the Windows Open?
I love to leave my windows and doors wide open, so I can enjoy the breeze when I'm indoors and out. That is, if lovely Spring or Summer weather is in full effect, and it's not frostbite-temperature time. But, I recently had some house guests who did not share my sentiment, and I realized the house can feel a bit claustrophobic when it's sealed completely shut!
Casa Quickie: Window Streaks
Got streaks? Use horizontal strokes when cleaning your windows inside, and vertical strokes outside. That way, if you wind up with streaks on your windows, you'll know automatically which side of the window they're coming from.
Sale Alert: The Company Store Home Décor and More Sale
The Company Store, a great resource for basic home décor items, is currently offering significant discounts on window, furniture, rug, accessory, organic bed and bath, and custom items. Whether you're in the market for a mod Flokati, a classic sisal, a simple side table, a fresh set of organic towels, or a custom storage bench, they're bound to have something for you. Or, feel free to snatch up all of the above, just make sure you save something for me.
Recipe For Clean: Window Cleaner
Have you assembled your home cleaning kit yet? If you have, you're in luck, because I have a great Recipe For Clean for getting your windows sparkling. Use it on glass surfaces, windows, and mirrors to get all of these reflective surfaces so fresh and so clean.
Casa Quickie: Security Bar Makeover
If you live in a city rental with security bars on your windows, I don't blame you for wanting to tear them off. But that wouldn't be safe, would it? You can kick the penitentiary look and perk up those windows by hanging photos and souvenirs on them with some cute, decorative magnets or super strong and tiny Mighties magnets.
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