Curtain Rod Rings: Useful Helpful Delightful Things You Need to Know About

Curtain rods rings… you know, there are many things in life you can go a long time, maybe forever, knowing nothing about. They’re usually the littlest things, the awful-est things, or the most mundane things.

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But then there are those things you wish you’d known about years ago because they’re so useful-helpful-delightful. And that’s the category for curtain rod rings.

Now, don’t be mistaken – even though some of you will think so,  window Curtain Rods really don’t fall into the I-don’t-need-to-know-about-this-ever category. They’re actually amazing, and for more reasons than you can hang a curtain on.

Why, you say, should I be interested in these, uh, ringy-thingys? Because, we say, your life will totally improve in useful-helpful-delightful little ways. Yes, curtain rod rings. Want proof? We’ve compiled a short list of uses for curtain rod rings, just enough to feed your own inspiration.

 

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In the kitchen.

Recipe holder. Yes, you read that right. Clip that recipe card or magazine page to the curtain rod ring and hang the ring on a cabinet door knob… and Window Coverings Pretty cool, huh?

How about hanging a hand towel the same way? You can have it right where you need it while cooking or baking, and remove it when guests arrive!

For fun, use a curtain rod ring to hold cloth napkins for diners – you can clip them to the tablecloth, chair, glass or whatever makes you smile!

In the bath.

Shower: on the curtain rods to hold extras: loofas, wash cloths, sponges, razors, etc.

How about a Don’t-Knock-I’m-Busy sign on the door?

Of course there are always those little affirmation note cards – now you have an easier way to keep them in view: clip one to a curtain rods  ring and hang it on anything around the mirror.

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In the bedroom.

In the closet: curtain rings are perfect to hold scarves, necklaces – why, you can hang them right next to the outfits you love pairing them with!

In the closet: let’s take that first tip a little farther: some people actually have matching lingerie for outfits – really, we’re not joking – and a curtain ring would be a perfect way to keep them together. Easy to grab and no searching required.

Again in the closet: how about those trouser socks? Since they’re so easy to lose in the sock drawer, why not hang them from a curtain ring in the closet?

Still in the closet (yes, we know it’s not funny…): have an item that you just can’t fit anywhere, like that belt with the gigantic buckle?

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In the hallway.

Kids’ mittens, hats, scarves – even the kids if they’re light enough! (Just kidding, of course!)

What about that collection of green save-the-earth shopping bags you’re always forgetting to take along? Need a place to keep them where you’ll actually remember to grab them?

And, of course, those fab designer handbags – now you can hang them in the hallway closet on a curtain ring so they’re at your fingertips when you’re ready to switch bags.

In the car.

The great thing about curtain rings is they hang easily on small knobs – and most cars have an abundance of those.

Things you can hang from a curtain rod ring in the car: phone cords, travel tissue boxes, maps (almost things of the past), notes, grocery lists…

Other ideas.

Hang your curtain rod rings on chairs and clip balloons to them for birthday parties.

Don’t forget the obvious: to hang curtains!

So now you know all about the double life of curtain rod rings – one of the true useful-helpful-delightful things you need to know about!

 

Simply Beautiful: Wall Sconces Add Interest and Beauty

Wall sconces are coming back – they’re on the verge of being one of the hottest accessories in today’s home decorating arena. And you don’t have to wait until wall sconces are at their peak of popularity to add them to your home décor.

You also don’t have to hire an electrician to hang a wall sconce in your home – just use sconces made to hold candles instead of light bulbs. The flexibility this non-electric sconce offers is unparalleled: you can hang a candle wall sconce anywhere you have a stable vertical surface!

Wall sconces are popular for several reasons.

They add immediate interest to a wall.

They offer an alternative lighting source.

They can be found in any style to match your decor: traditional, contemporary, Victorian, country, European…

The interesting variety available today gives you the opportunity to create a whole decorating scheme around the great wall sconces you’ll discover!

They’re a safer alternative to candle holders set on tables.

The safety features a candle wall sconce offers are incomparable to a candle holder if you have children or pets. Attached firmly to a wall out of reach, you never have to worry about curious fingers or wagging tails reaching your candles – and that means no spills, no breaks, no worries!

Wall sconces are an easy way to add that final touch, the element of interest to your rooms. One great place for a wall sconce is up the stairway walls. If you have photos and frames hanging in your stairway, that’s even better – mix the wall sconces right in for added depth and interest.

Another great location for a wall sconce is around your bathtub. It’s the perfect alternative to candle holders set on the tub’s edge: no worries about knocking it into the water. Oh-h-h, you can feel the bubbles and smell the fragrances as you begin melting into the soft lighting already!

Wall sconces are so easy to use anyone can add them to their home decor with success, and anyone with decorating genius is hanging theirs right now. Go ahead; get in on the excitement of adding interest and beauty to your home today with your own selection of wall sconces!

 

Wall Sconces – Back in Style!

I once rented an apartment that had electric light wall sconces. It was an ancient building, a real architectural antique. I loved those wall sconces; they were beautiful and really lit the room well. I miss them.

I miss them because they were my “first”. Today I have sconces on my walls – but in a twist of fate I decided to go non-electric! It started out innocently enough…

I’d decided to go all-out for an anniversary with my Significant Other, and wanted to try my hand at romance. Now, romance isn’t something that comes naturally to me so I did a little research and turned first to candles.

Obvious and easy choice, but I was concerned about the safety factor. After all, I planned to have those candles burning at a time I wouldn’t be paying any attention to them. And you guessed it: that’s when I discovered wall sconces for candles! Not only are they a safe alternative to candles sitting on flat surfaces but they’re also permanent – you can be romantic any time. (Did you know you can get silk rose petals to scatter for those special anniversaries?)

So that’s what started it. The next set of sconces was premeditated: when I was looking for sconces to match our bedroom décor I found these really crazy, really cool sconces and couldn’t forget them. I started looking around the house for a place they’d look great – so of course they’re hanging right there in the downstairs bath. (Did you know burning candles eliminates unpleasant bathroom odors?)

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Then we had this great Mystery Party – you know, everyone comes in costume, plays out a mystery and guests have to guess who the villain is. We wanted “mysterious” candle lighting at the front entry, but without the danger of lighting a guest’s costume on fire. Enter more wall candle sconces! We love the lighting so much we use them all the time when we’re expecting guests.

Of course the dogs were responsible for the next wall sconce purchase. They love spending evenings with us on the deck, but those tails are dangerous! We were having so much fun with our other new wall sconces we decided to put them on the deck too, and now enjoy lit candles well out of the reach of those wagging tails.

Our neighbors caught the wall sconce craze and they’ve even attached some to trees in their yard – well below any branches of course!

We’re not sure where the next wall sconce location will be, but we’re keeping our options open. I just saw some candle sconces done in a mosaic that would look great somewhere…

 

Decorative Pillows – Not Just A Soft Landing Place Anymore!

Decorative Pillows Have Moved Beyond Basics to Challenge Your Imagination.

You know the type: still not grown up enough to actually invest in furniture, you sit on a pillow on the floor when you stop by – if you’re lucky enough to get the one pillow. Yeah. Great!

But do you know this type? The decorative pillow on the floor looks really inviting, so you move out of the overstuffed chair and onto the pillow. Better yet, you move on to the pile of decorative pillows!

Decorative pillows are finally getting front stage in designers’ eyes, and BackyardBargain.com offers a selection that won’t disappoint.

Once left to highlight the colors in the couch fabric, decorative pillows are now so creative, functional and beautiful that they’re the centerpieces in rooms. And BackyardBargain.com has many styles, shapes, colors, fabrics and trim available. Whether you already know what you want or haven’t thought about it before, it won’t take long to find several decorative pillows you’ll want to have from their wide selection.

“We just want to offer easy decorating ideas to our customers,” said Rajan Shah, BackyardBargain.com’s V.P.Operations. “Decorative pillows are a quick, easy way to change a room. Kind of like adding a necklace or tie to your outfit.”

BackyardBargain.com has decorative pillows in several shapes and sizes: 12×18” rectangles, 18” squares, 7×15” bolsters and even a round rosette. Do you want a warm, cozy color, or a bright, lively one? Tassels and trim are lots of fun and BackyardBargain.com has a wide variety of decorative pillows to choose from.

Take advantage of this great selection of decorative pillows to add some “wow” to your decorating schemes. BackyardBargain.com has pillows for everyone’s imagination!

 

Curtain Rods – One of the Best Selections at One of the Newest Site

BackyardBargain.com’s line of decorative curtain rods is impressive for a new online retailer.

As one of the newest retailers of decorative Curtain rods BackyardBargain.com is quickly becoming one of the most popular curtain rod sites. One of the reasons, says BackyardBargain.com’s V.P.Operation Rajan Shah, is their pricing.

“On average, our prices are half as much as typical retailers,” said Shah. “Combined with our wide variety of product that’s translating into a lot of repeat customers.”

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BackyardBargain.com handles each product from idea through manufacture and right up to the customer’s front door. Because of this innovative business model, this new online retailer is able to save customers more money on their wide variety of decorative curtain rods.

And they’re not kidding when they say variety. BackyardBargain.com’s curtain rods come in many different finishes and finials – the decorative ends on curtain rods – and are available in ½”, ¾” and 1¼” rod diameters. In all, BackyardBargain.com has nearly 80 decorative curtain rods to choose from.

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“We’ve got a great selection of Window Coverings to choose from, and that makes finding a coordinating rod easy for our customers,” said Shah. “We hear all the time how happy our customers are that they have a wide selection to choose from.”

BackyardBargain.com’s philosophy of 100% satisfaction will most likely be the ultimate customer-pleasing influence in assuring their place at the top of the list of curtain rod providers.

 

Curtain Rods Under Creative Influence

BackyardBargain.com offers  curtain rods for more than just window treatments.

With today’s housing market struggling to find its footing, more homeowners are thinking less about selling and more about improving their ho

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mes. Instead of spending a small fortune re-decorating a room, today’s homeowners are getting more and more creative.

Like buying a curtain rod instead of a new bedroom set? Yes, said Rajan Shah, BackyardBargain.com’s V.P. Operations.

“One of our customers told us she didn’t want to spend money on a new bedroom set but wanted a new look in the room,” said Mr. Shah. “So in place of the headboard she hung one of our decorative curtain rods with curtain panels above the bed and fresh, new curtains on the rods. And in an instant she had a new look!”

BackyardBargain.com has a file of stories of customers’ creative uses of decorative curtain rods and that file is growing. And it’s no surprise when you consider their wide selection of curtain rods.

BackyardBargain.com has one of the largest selections of window curtain rods available online. In a wide variety of finishes and finials and ½”, ¾” and 1¼” rod diameters, BackyardBargain.com has nearly 80 decorative curtain rods and window coverings to choose from.

Their customers love their wide selection, and with tightening budgets they love their prices. Because BackyardBargain.com handles each product from the idea phase through manufacturing and shipping, they keep costs to a minimum and pass those savings on to their customers.

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BackyardBargain.com also offers other home and garden accessories like outdoor torches, planters and containers, curtains, decorative pillows and more. Celebrating its first anniversary this spring, BackyardBargain.com is quickly becoming the place to shop for home and garden accessories.

 

Candle Holders: Candles and Holders for the Non-Romantic

Are you thinking to use glass candle holders? Candles and romance are forever tied together, sort of joined at the hip. But if you’re not a true romantic (and let’s face it, most of us only wish we were at convenient times) you probably don’t think about using candles as a primary element in room decorations. But you might want to re-think that.

Candles aren’t the reason to re-think it, though: what you place the candle in is what it’s all about. And think “in”. You can use the usual candle holders that are really just bases to set a candle on . . . or you can step up the style and find glass candle holders that you set a candle in, like a tall glass shape. A sleek fitted bowl. Like adult versions of those tea light cups – with style!

Imagine this: next to your fabulous collection of blue Depression glass you place ten-inch cut glass candle holders. Think about it.

In your eclectic living room (never really left college, did you?) you set three really different candle holders together. Or three identically shaped candleholders in three contrasting colors or three different styles in identical colors (because you really are trying to act grown up).

Dining table – for the holiday centerpiece: use a beautiful footed floating candle bowl as the centerpiece. You can fill it with water and candles, or greenery, napkins, melon balls . . . .

How about Halloween fun? Candles in glass candle holders are the ideal way to add safety and an eerie lighting to your front door.

In that same spirit, they’re wonderful upgrades to the sand-filled paper bags with candles. Use the bags to line your driveway and use candleholders for the porch, deck and entry.

Ugh, that [insert whatever room makes you groan] needs something. Think glass candle holders. Get one or two in an unusual design, like tall hurricane glasses or rectangular colored glass. Find candleholders in unique finishes like mosaic, painted glass or cut aluminum. Use an eye-catching collection of colors, maybe deep moss green, sunshine yellow and burnt orange together.

So that’s it: the best and easiest way to fool those romantics into thinking you’re one of them. And then when you find yourself feeling romantic, well, you’re ready to act like one!

 

Hose Bowl: A New Yard Accessory

Would you like to place hose bowl in your garden? Of course they have their place in the world, those hose reels, because they serve a purpose: they keep those unwieldy hoses conveniently wrapper together in one spot. Pretty utilitarian, but they work fairly well. Not very pretty, though, made of durable plastic in colors that could be dubbed Yard Weeds & Blah.

What would you say to a hose holder that is more than utilitarian? One that emphasizes your good taste and complements your attention to detail in your yard – your outdoor living space? Well, we’ve got it. (Drum roll, please.) Introducing the Hose Bowl!

It’s much more than utilitarian, and so much more than just a hose holder. Check this out:

• Hose Bowls look a little like happy donuts: each one is 18” around and 12” deep, with a middle hub to wrap your hose around.

That’s right – they’re not very big. You can almost wrap your arms around one. Now imagine all the convenient places you can set them in your yard.

• Hose Bowls are made of steel and finished with powder coating, a painting process that allows the finish to last nearly forever.

That means no repainting every few years because they can’t take the seasonal changes. Hose Bowls not only keep your hoses but they keep their good looks too!

• You won’t believe this: each beautiful, compact Hose Bowl holds up to 100 feet of your garden hose!

Amazing – almost like they have hidden pockets they tuck all that length into.

• And don’t fret: the drainage holes will get rid of any excess water from the hoses and Mother Nature.

Yes, not just beautiful but smart too! Any excess water from your hose simple drains away. Rain showers aren’t a problem either: after a storm you don’t have to run out to empty the Bowl – you can find something fun to do instead!

BackyardBargain.com carries Hose Bowls in two fashionable finishes, Caramel and Dark Chocolate, so choosing the right one for your yard is easy. Go ahead – use Hose Bowls in your back yard and enjoy the season in style!

 

Scented Curtain Tassels – The Best Idea Ever!

You can throw away those plastic air fresheners and get rid of the oil-filled containers cluttering up your tabletops because there’s a new way to freshen the indoors: scented curtain tassels.

Scented curtain tassels are available in a variety of colors and scents, all designed to blend smoothly into your home and lifestyle. For starters, choose your tassel color: Burgundy, Chocolate Blue, Ivory, Rust, Olive, Mahagony – a sampling of some of the colors available.

And scents? Try a scented tassel of Citrus Blast. An energizing scent that will help you wake up in the morning, refresh you mid-day and keep you going before your evening out. This scented curtain tassel smells great anytime!

Or try Ocean Breeze on your scented tassels. For a clean, outdoor, alive scent, it will re-connect your sense of self to Nature, calm those frazzled nerves and walk you to a place of peace and calm. Imagine living with this every day!

Don’t forget to try a scented tassel of Vanilla Spice! You know that great smell of baking cookies? A tassel scented with Vanilla Spice has the same effect. And don’t forget to hang one by your front door so your guests experience the best first impression of your home.

There’s nothing like the remarkable feeling you experience from pulling a scented curtain tassel out of its beautiful packaging. Lifting the flap releases the scent . . . then you grasp the braided hanger cord and pull the tassel gently out . . .  and remember the excitement of opening a really wonderful present! Lots of folks say it’s the little things in life.

Still not convinced scented tassels are the best thing since sliced bread? Okay, that’s because you haven’t actually seen one. Scented tassels are four inches long and available with several different finishing. Some are finished simply with braided cording. Others have coordinating beads hanging with the tassels. Others seem to sparkle from tiny beads peeking out. Some scented curtain tassels are embellished with matching ribbons and beads.

If it really is the little things that make life, then you really must scatter scented tassels through your life. All around your house, in the car, at the office and wrapped for any gift-giving occasion.

Enjoy the little things. Scented tassels and you.

 

Curtain Panels: Time to Notice What’s Hanging on Your Windows!

Think about the Cape Cod house with the billowing white cotton curtain panels. Stays in your mind, doesn’t it? What about the beautiful, heavy curtain tapestry panelsand curtain rods that hung in castles? (No, you don’t have to remember why – the cold winter drafts!) Another curtain favorite of many: the door curtain panel softly belted in the middle and window curtain rods.

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The only time we usually notice the curtains on windows is when they’re really outdated or ratty. That’s sad – for all the time, money and effort put into choosing curtains they should at least be noticeable.

What’s the point? Just this: if we remember some of the bad curtains it’s because we really love some of the good curtains for window coverings. So wade past those bad memories and discover your true loves of . . . uh, curtains. Well, you get the idea….

So what’s the problem with curtains? Maybe we should look at it another way: what’s right with great curtains?

Think about, for example, those billowing Cape Cod curtains. They’re perfect year-round in warm climates and the look is easily created. For those colder climates this curtain look can be used in just the warmer months when heavier insulated curtains can be taken down for the season. The secret to a really great Cape Cod look? Be sure the fabric is semi-transparent and flows well – a lot of synthetics fabrics don’t.

That brings up another point: don’t be afraid to change out your curtains each season. Why not? It’s a quick, refreshing way to bring life back to a room in the spring, and a warm, inviting way to welcome the holidays and winter in the fall.

Let’s pick another example – a harder one. How about your bath? You want privacy, right? And it should match or complement the décor. What style are you going with? Here’s a non-traditional thought for a traditional, elegant bath style: why not try a curtain tapestry? It will totally pull your look together like the crown jewels at the ball!

Okay, now let’s go right to the source of contention: the living area. Usually the room’s windows are the largest in the house which also means those sheets of glass are the most expensive to dress. Since there aren’t many affordable, interesting curtain panels out there when you’re looking for miles and miles of them, it’s hard to find anything really great. And once you find something tolerable it usually stays hung on the window long past its due date.

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So what can you do? This will take some thinking outside the box, as they say, so start looking for ideas outside the curtain and drapery section. Like in the bedding section. Bath section. Even flooring! Another favorite non-curtain place to look for curtain help: the women’s accessories department. Here are some thoughts to get you going:

• Bedding. Have you seen some of the great bed sheets today? Can you use them as valances or window scarves?
• Bath. There’s nothing like a great bath sheet to cover up with . . . and that’s exactly what your window’s thinking!
• Flooring. Check out some of those area rugs. You may just go home with your next curtain panel!
• Women’s Accessories. So many scarves, so little time. Hang them over the tops of your curtains, use them as tiebacks. Hit the clearance rack for sparkly earrings and hang them like stars on your curtains.

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Okay, it’s your turn – time to brighten up your windows with new and interesting curtains. Go for it – see how your windows turn out!