Happy Memorial Day

Mood Board Monday

Monthly May Specials

Happy Easter

Helpful Tip Friday

Do-It-Yourself Bunny Garland

(complete with fluffy tails)

Image from Spoonful.com

These adorable bunny bottoms add a little whimsy to decorating for Easter!  Add a little hippity hop o your Easter celebration!

     You will need cardboard or thick card stock, scrapbook paper/craft paper/card stock, scissors, hole punch, glue, cotton balls, and ribbon.

     Using the cardboard or thick card stock, create a template.  A thick V with a rounded semi-circle will give you a nice "bunny butt" silhouette.

     Trace the template onto your paper of choice, creating as many bunnies as you would like to use.  Cut bunnies ou and punch a hole at the top of each ear.

     Arrange your bunnies and weave your ribbon through.  You can place the bunnies a sclose or as far apart as you'd like.  Try different arrangements before adding the ribbon.  Try little clusters of bunny friends!

     Once the bunnies are strung, spread the garland out and glue a cotton ball at the middle of each bunny bottom.  Let dry before hanging.

Get the kids involved and make this a fun family project!

Vintage Inspired Dining

Chimerin Dining Group

     The Chimerin dining has a vintage inspired, large scale Craftsman look.  The dining height group has an oval table with a double pedestal base.  The counter height offers a butterfly extension.  The buffet, with optional hutch, has great open and closed storage and continues the great vintage casual feel!

Wacky Wednesday

Image from ebaumsworld.com

Furniture that fits together as a cube!

Love it!

This would be great for a kids room or a guest room.

Contemporary Poster Bedroom Group

Shay Bedrom Group

 This almost-black, poster bedroom group is one of our most popular groups!  It features straght line design and wide segmented details, with Merlot undertones.  The group offers a poster bed, in Queen or King, with or without underbed storage.  It also includes dresser, mirror, media chest, five drawer chest, and nightstand.

Modular Sectional

Hobokin Modular Group

Chocolate and Pewter

With the armless, corner and ottoman pieces of the Hobokin, the configurations are near endless.  Fit these pieces to any size room!

Helpful Tip Friday

Homemade Cleaner

 Here is recipe that utilizes the wonderful cleaning power of vinegar with the wonderful smell of helpful citrus fruits.

Image from ForTheLoveOfFoodBlog.com

Citrus Vinegar All Purpose Cleaner

In a jar, add peels of citrus fruits.  The amount will vary depending on size of jar.  It should be full, but not packed.  Pour in distilled vinegar, filling the jar up to the top.  Let it sit for two weeks.  Strain citrus peels our and dilute infused vinegar with 1:1 ratio of water.

Ultra-Plush, Ultra Comfortable

Westen Living Room Group

Chocolate and Granite

This contemporary sectional was styled with great looks and comfort in mind.  Thick, boxed seat cushions, and plush back support are nicely encased in soft, supple upholstery.  The accent pillows and oversized accent ottoman are upholstered in a geometrically pleasing fabric that coordinates with both the Chocolate and the Granite colors.  The sectional is available with the chaise left or right facing and the sofa is available as a sleeper sofa. 

Wacky Wednesdday

 

Just in case you like that whole

"House Being Sucked Into a Vortex"

look.

Sophisticated Style that Lasts

Riverton Living Room Group

in Java

Visible, detailed wood on the front of the Riverton really sets this group apat.  Traditional style accent pillows add a sophisticated look, while th roll arms and showood give the group a look that surpasses "just" trendy.

Modern Dining Style

Kimonte Dining Group

This streamlined, counter height table and stools will add a touch of modern style to any home.  Its elegant dark brown finish is beautifully complimented by tthe upholstered stools, in Ivory or Brown.  The group looks great with either color or mix them together for a fresh, contrasting look.  Complete the look with Tag Sonoma, ivory, dinnerware.

  

Helpful Tip Friday

Coffee Can Hanging Planters

Image from Pinterest.com

     This craft adds a touch of vintage charm to your hanging plants and will great hanging up outside.  Take some of the metal coffee cans and start drilling.  You're going to drill approx. 10 holes in the top two cans and approx. 7 holes in the bottom.  Each can will have three holes in the side, right under the top lip of the can.  Try to keep them as evenly spaced as possible.  For the top two cans, drill three  holes in the side, right above the bottom edge, but directly under the top holes.  For all three cans, drill approximately 4 small holes in the bottom for draining, just use your best judgement.  Go ahead and paint them.   You could go with fun, bright different shades, as shown here, or try different color combinations: ombre, neutrals, or tone on tone.  Cut small chain to desired lengths, just keeping them the same.  Secure the bottom link of three of the chains to the top holes of the top can.  Secure the top links to all three of these to one link or ring for hanging.  Then secure the next three chains to the bottom three holes of the first can and the top three holes of the second.  Repeat for the third can.  Add your favorite potting soil and flowers and hang it up!  Now you have  a great, homemade accent to your garden!

Pub Dining

Hattney Pub Group

Are you looking for a great pub table?  Check out the Hattney, from Ashley Furniture.  It is available in counter height and bar height with coordinating, backless stools.  Its powder coated, tubular steel perfectly accents the vintage casual look.  The pedestal table has great style with shelves underneath.  It fits four but looks great with two!

Wacky Wednesday

Image from DesignSwan.com

Get your Tetrisarium  started with these Tetris pots!

April Specials

Last Day of March Specials

March Special for the Bedroom

Leighton Bedroom Group

This sophisticated and chic bedroom is sure to enhance the beauty and style of any bedroom decor.  Its cherry veneers has a dark finsh that, with its framed details, lends a subtle elegance to the series.  The Leighton offers a sleigh bed, with storage, or a poster bed, both in queen, king, or California king.  There is also a dresser, mirror, chest, and nightstand.

Currently, through the end of this month, you get this sophisticated queen sleigh bed, dresser, and mirror for $1,499!

Wacky Wednesday

Go home Bench,

you are drunk.

Complete the Look

Complete the Look:

Zeth Sofa Sleeper Collection

Zeth Sleeper Sofas

Crimson, Denim, and Basil

The sleepers sofas come in sofa, as a full sleeper or queen sleeper, or loveseat, as a twin sleeper.  Let Furnish123 Nashville help you complete the look with other great accent pieces from Ashley Furniture and Rizzy Home.

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Your Room, Your Way

New from Crestview Collections

New from Crestview Collections

We have gorgeous new lamps and accessories from Crestview Collections!

Perfect for creating Your Room, Your Way

Helpful Tip Friday

Image from EofDream.com

No More Procrastination,

Spring Cleaning Motivation

Warmer weather, gentler breezes, and sunny skies have us itching to be outside.  Soon, it'll be barbecues and picnics, running and playing outside, and soaking up the rays, but now is also a great time to spring clean too.  You know.  Spring Cleaning.  Where we try to wipe up 6 months of grime we've successfully ignored all winter.  Here a few ways to help you getting started and soon you'll be enjoying the brighter days, inside and outside.

1. Where to Start
     There's so many types of people, its not really fair to say to always start in one specific place or with one specific task.  If you get energized with success, try starting in your favorite room.  You'll be more willing to clean it first and it will encourage you to continue to other spaces in your home.  If you're a procrastinator, or are dreading a particularly difficult or distasteful  task, tackle it first.  Get it over with!  The rest will seem like a spring breeze.

2. Open Up
     Open up those windows while you work, maybe even through your whole house.  The fresh breeze will lift your spirits the cooler air will keep you energized longer.

3. Soft Surfaces
     When we relax at home, we're frequently on soft surfaces.  The sofa and other furniture, bedding and pillows, and even carpet and rugs.  Give these a good fluffing, airing, and vacuuming.  Your relaxation will be more enjoyable and encourage you to keep it going.

 4. Party
     Inviting people over is the age old method of forcing yourself to clean, so go ahead and plan to celebrate spring together!

Colorful and Bright Living Room Group

Nolana Living Room Group

     The Nolana brings in bold, bright, and modern!  The coordinating accents make decorating with this set easy and fun.  The sofa, sofa sleeper, and loveseat are available in either Charcoal or Citron.  Their accent pillows match the oversized, accent ottoman exactly and subtly tie in the two accent chair options.  No matter which way you chose the Nolana, you're sure to have a brilliant and modern look!

Also, through the end of the month we're offering Nolana sofa, loveseat, ottoman, and Showood accent chair for just $1,199!

Dreaming in Blue

Mivara Bedroom Group

The Mivara has a lot to offer.  The dresser, chest, and nightstand have great mirrored fronts, with lattice accents that continue throughout the group.  The vanity mirror and rolling stool had added shine with nailhead trim, plus the upholstered stool has a drawer look and still offers storage inside.  What is truly unique about this set, besides its perfectly charming blue finish, is the bedroom mirror that attaches to the dresser.  It has storage shelves with sliding mirror panel.  Too much blue?  An upholstered bed is also available.

Helpful Tip Friday

Tips to Clean Laminate Flooring

Laminate is is a durable and long lasting choice in flooring.  With four bonded layers and melamine resin on both sides, it is resistant to wear, fading, stands, water, and most impacts.  However, like most things, regular cleaning will keep laminate flooring looking its best and here are some tips to help.

1. General Cleaning
Even scratch-resistant laminate can develop damage if dirt, hair, and debris build up.  Sweeping, vacuuming with a soft brush attachment, and mopping will help keep your floors clean from these hazards.

2. Hot Water
It doesn't have to be scalding, but go for as hot as you can stand to touch, when using to clean.  It will evaporate faster and will avoid streaking.

3. Vinegar Solution
Dried on dirt, or other stains, can be helped with a 1:16 solution of vinegar and water.  Just figure 1/4 cup vinegar for every 4 cups water.  Use a spray bottle of it over areas where dirt is particularly caked or darker stains appear.  Just do a little a time, wiping as you go, you don't want vinegar sitting too long on the laminate's protective coating.

4. Dry
Like hardwoods, you still want as little liquid possible sitting on floor for the least amount of time.  Dry your floors after cleaning with a soft towel or help air dry with your homes heating or air conditioning on.

5. Stains (Tips from WikiHow)
Blood = Window Cleaner
     Spray a small amount on stain and wipe away immediately with a warm, mildly damp,
      cloth.
Chewing Gum = Plastic Knife
     Scrape up gum using plastic, because metal may be too hard and cause scratches
Soda/Wine/Crayon/Ink = Damp Cloth
     Just wipe using a clean cloth, and clean sections of cloth, until stain is cleared.  (For waxy
     crayons, try a cloth dampened with mineral spirits.)
Polish (Nail or Shoe) = Acetone Nail Polish Remover
     Lightly rub over stained area.  Wipe clean with a cloth dampened with water afterward.
Heel Marks and Scuffs = Pencil Eraser
     Use a regular pencil eraser to rub over scuffs
Grease = Freeze Away
     Freeze the grease with an ice pack, then scrape up with a plastic knife.

Contemporary Cottage Dining

Holloway Dining Room Group

This table, with planked accents, is a sturdy piece that offers cottage charm and contemporary appeal.  The chairs are upholstered, with textured weaving accents along the arm chairs.  The buffet offers quaint storage and the optional hutch is perfect for showcasing your favorite pieces.  It offers open and closed storage, as well as a built in wine glass rack.

A bonus is that, through rest of the month, the table with 6 chairs is only $899!

Wacky Wednesday

All my furniture buyers,

throw your hands in the air!

Wave your loveseat like

you just don't care!

Houndstooth Inspired Living Room Group

Donella Living Room Group in Barley

Ashely Furniture Series 11901

Houndstooth rules in this modern contemporary group.  It showcases track arms and wood legs and trim with a rich finish. Also, you can really sink into the thick, boxed cushions.