10 Ways To Get Inspired For Christmas & The Holiday Season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.. I mean who doesn’t love December!? Maybe it the lights, Christmas decorations and holiday cheer but I can never get enough of December. But I know for some people it’s hard to get into the holiday spirit for various reasons and they sometimes need a little push and some ideas. So I’ll share with you 10 ways to get inspired for the holidays that always help me.

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1 – Start listening to Christmas music. I don’t care what people say about how annoying Christmas music gets.  And yes I agree towards the end of December I have had enough Christmas music myself. But the long and the short of it is that Christmas music = Feel good music! So go out and buy yourself that Michael Buble cd and get singing!

 

2 – Do some holiday baking. I have a huge sweet tooth and I look forward to having my house smell like a cookie factory. Almost every family has special memories of decadent treats that remind them of the holidays. I love making White Mice, Kris Kringles and Chocolate bark. Thanks for showing me the Kris Kringle recipe Lynn!

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Kraft’s Big Batch Kris Kringle Cookies – CLICK HERE for recipe.

 

 

 

3 – Put on your holiday bedding. Whether it be simple red bed sheets, a complete set or just a few festive decorative pillows. Decorating all areas of your house including your bedroom even if just with the bedding is a great way spread holiday cheer throughout the house. Looking for beautiful quality and luxurious holiday bedding? Eastern Accents manufacturers the most amazing bedding for Christmas and all year round. Visit our Pinterest board featuring beautiful decorative pillows by Eastern Accents here.

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4 – Go to a coffee shop and enjoy a festive drink. You know it’s December when every coffee shop you walk into has something peppermint advertised. I’m a sucker for a nice hot cup of coffee and I try to experiment and try as many as possible. I love the Salted Caramel Latte from Starbucks. Next on my list is the Gingerbread White Hot Chocolate from Tim Hortons.

 

5 – Hang Some Mistletoe. I mean who doesn’t like kisses!!mistletoe

 

6 – Go for a drive and look at Christmas lights. If it were up to me I would keep the lights up and plugged in all year round, but I bet the neighbours would hate me … hahaha! In my opinion – Houses always look prettier decked out with lights.  Load up your car and go for a cruise to “ooooo and aaaah” over all the cool lights and decorations.. seriously do it!

 

7 – Flip through the Holiday Editions of Home Décor magazines. I look forward to the new design ideas and recipes that come in each holiday edition magazine and usually will take in 1 new thing per year that will end up becoming a fan favourite. This year I’m loving the sparkles, feathers and bows

 

8 – Decorate the whole house. Don’t just limit your Holiday décor to the living room.. why not put a small tree in the bedroom on your night table? When you cuddle into bed at night, plug it in and enjoy the magic of the lights. Place a few small ornaments in the bathroom and maybe some pine for a nice clean scent.

 

9 – Make a list about your favourite things about Christmas. Making a list is a good way for you to take time and think about what you are most thankful for and what you look forward to most about the season. It’s a good way for you to appreciate the little things in life. There are so many things to be thankful for and this is a good way to recognize that.

 

10 – Relax and Reminisce. Last but not least.. take time to relax and enjoy the season. Don’t spend all of your time running around in search of the new Playstation 4.  Remember that spending time with family and friends is far more precious than any gift. Sit by the tree with a cup of hot chocolate, put your feet up and go through photo albums.

 

We wish you and your family all the best for the holiday season. May your days be merry and bright!

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Thread Count, Egyptian Cotton & Eastern Accents Tessa Collection

Hi friends!

I thought I should blog about something that we at Blind Advantage find extremely informative. Also, I’d like to say that I, myself, as a consumer feel that this is something you would want to know. Learning about thread count and Egyptian Cotton qualities have helped me make more informed choices. We advise our customers to forget about the ‘almighty thread count’ and focus more on the quality of the fabric. Never rely on a high thread count to determine the quality of your sheet set. Just because you are informed on how many threads are woven into a square inch of fabric – that does not indicate the quality at all! Thread count alone is not enough information to determine the quality.

So what factors are involved in determining the quality of a sheet set? Well, for starters the type of the fabric, secondly the country where the fabric originates from and thirdly the reputation of the manufacturer. There are definitely more things to consider but those would be our top 3. When purchasing Egyptian Cotton make sure that the label says 100% Egyptian Cotton or you can be mislead. The Standards allow for Egyptian Cotton to be advertised in a way that as long as a minimum of 10% Egyptian Cotton is in the product then it can be considered Egyptian Cotton! This was a shock to us as well, until we became an Authorized Eastern Accents Dealer. Our lovely sales representative brought these topics to our attention.. which was one of many the deciding factors in welcoming Eastern Accents into our showroom.

Which brings me to our next topic!…

Eastern Accents: de’ Medici – Tessa Collection Sheet Set.

 

tessa-sheetset4We chose to blog about the Tessa Collection because we feel that this is a Luxurious and Affordable Collection that exceeds peoples expectations. Other than the amazing price point we also feel that the value is second to none. The linen used in this sheet set is Woven in Italy using 100% of the finest Egyptian Cotton.  Inspiration came from grand hotel bedding as well as the sophistication of European Design. With over 16 three row satin-stitched decorative threads colours to chose from, you are sure to find at least one that will complement your decor.

This sheet set includes, 1 flat sheet, 1 fitted sheet and 2 pillow cases. Coordinating products available:  Duvet Cover, Bedskirt, Tailored Shams, Tailored Grand Shams.

So now that you know a little more about thread count and Egyptian cotton, go ahead and rest your pretty little head. Get great nights sleep in an Eastern Accents Tessa Sheet set. Stop into our showroom today, you won’t be disappointed!tessa-sheetset1

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