By kjcobb2000 June 04, 2012
I had a very pleasant experience with Budget Blinds of East Marietta. They were very knowledgeable and understood what I was looking for. Their pricing was very competitive, and they took the time to show me many options. ...read more
By kjcobb2000 June 04, 2012
I had a very pleasant experience with Budget Blinds of East Marietta. They were very knowledgeable and understood what I was looking for. Their pricing was very competitive, and they took the time to show me many options. ...read more
By rmarsha February 19, 2011
Wonderful selection of of designs and fabrics at Custom Creations! ...read more
Being an Interior Designer in Marietta gives me the opportunity to help my client’s home look festive during Christmas. Sometimes a client would like to have a whimsical Christmas look and other times a client prefers a more serious and formal type of Christmas décor. I enjoy decorating their trees, garland or wreaths to reflect that special Christmas design they have always wanted for their home. You can do the same thing for yourself. Here are some of my “how to decorate for Christmas” tips. Make sure you choose the right size tree for the location you are planning to set up your tree. You might have to buy a “pencil tree” for your home if you are going to set up your tree in a small and confined area. A pencil tree is thinner and will fit nicely into small areas and not look crowded. Don’t allow the Christmas tree to touch the ceiling. A tree that does not fit properly takes away from the total beauty of the decorated tree. If your ceilings are very tall you need to have a taller tree. Or, you can build a platform for your 6, 7 or 8 foot tree. The platform allows your tree to fit better and you will have more room to display your Christmas presents. The ornaments you hang on your tree need to be the right size according to the size and scale of the tree. If you have a large tree you need to use larger ornaments. If you choose to use smaller ornaments on a larger tree then connect or bunch three ornaments together to form the look of a large ornament. All of your ornaments should be attached properly to your tree or to your garland. One way to do that is to hot glue the “crown” to the top portion of the neck of the ornament. After the crown has been secured connect a wire or ornament hanger to the ornament and hang it on the tree or wire the ornament to the garland. There are a variety of ornaments you can add to your Christmas tree. Some families add a new and specially selected ornament to their tree each year. Others prefer to use theme trees in different rooms of their house. Adding a variety of styles of ornaments in a consistent manor throughout the tree adds interest and personality to your tree. Does your artificial tree have gaps or holes between the branches? You can find another Christmas tree at yard sales or thrift store to add another branch into the broken area to replace the missing branch. If you are not able to replace the missing branch this year then fake it. Move the existing branches around closer together to try to make up for the gap. Then add the garland that looks like a caterpillar loosely around a few of the branches. The garland must be the same color as the missing or broken branch.If all else fails you can turn the tree that has the broken or missing branch area within the tree to the wall (if possible) so no one will see it. If you prefer, you can fill the area up with a special Santa, Angel or ornaments. I would be happy to personally help you decorate your home for Christmas. Christmas is a fun and a special time of the year to enjoy entertaining your family and friends! ...read more
By Jan Britt Interiors December 02, 2011
Blinds, Shades, Shutters, Motorization, More! Atlanta Blind&Shade;Located in Marietta GA and serving Atlanta and the surrounding areas, Atlanta Blind&Shade is the Shop-at-Home and now the SHOWROOM source for blinds, shades, plantation shutters and window tinting since 1994. We are your personal guru for window fashion decoration, privacy, and light control. And the beauty is, you'll actually save money by using Atlanta Blind & Shade.So give us a call at770-512-0206or800-775-7393 to set up an appointment in our showroom or schedule an in-home or office consultation. We guarantee you'll be satisfied! ...read more
By Atlanta Blind & Shade, Inc. December 21, 2010
Looking to sell your home faster for more money? Marietta home staging professional and interior decorator Jan Britt is now offering virtual services to home owners, realtors, mortgage professionals and banks that are looking to get homes sold faster. Home staging involves un-decorating and decluttering a space to make it appeal to a wider variety of buyers. Using a combination of illusion decorating, color psychology, merchandizing and organization techniques, Jan's trained eye will catch things the average realtor or home owner might miss. If you don't know the questions to ask, how can you expect to see what buyers might be turned off by? Jan will review up to 5 rooms via photo or video clips that can be sent to her on CD or via email for only $75. She will review each room over the phone to make comments on necessary changes to do yourself. These services are especially helpful for first time home sellers, especially those choosing to go "For Sale By Owner", as you are not getting the insights and benefits a realtor brings to the table. If you happen to live in Atlanta and would like to have Jan see your space in person, she can come out for only $150 for up to 1-hour of consultation. She can also turnkey the staging for you, by providing temporary furniture (houses with furniture tend to sell faster and for more money), low cost accessories and art and moving furniture to improve the view of a space. Call 404-510-3636 today to speak with Jan for complete details on any of her home staging or interior decorating packages. Please forward this message to anyone you know from your neighborhood, work or church that might be either moving or involved in Atlanta real estate services, such as mortgage brokers, real estate agents, painters, flooring installers, landscapers, home inspectors and others. ...read more
By Jan Britt Interiors July 06, 2010
Giving your windows a fresh new look can drastically change the look of your home, both inside and out. When shopping for shutters and blinds, it is important to consider all the options available. Your specific needs should come into play before making a decision ...read more
Taking the time to make your own valances guarantees you’ll have beautiful and unique window treatments. It’s easier than you think. Before you start sewing, you’ll need accurate measurements, so grab your measuring tape and step up to your window. ...read more
