We just got the latest issue of Style at Home magazine and we were overjoyed (but not surprised) at their announcement that slipcovers are back in style. But hey, we always knew that slipcovers were timeless… they should have called us for a quote and our opinion! Basically, the article says that modern slipcovers aren’t the ones you remember from decades ago. The one’s around today (and the ones that we craft at Elegant Changes) are refined and sophisticated. And since slipcovers can be customized, they give the room a whole new look at...
read moreIt’s really getting hot out there! But we bet you’re waiting until the last possible minute to crank up the air conditioner. Hey, we don’t blame you. Not only is it expensive, but air conditioners and cooling systems aren’t that great for the planet. In order to cool us down, air conditioners spew over a half billion tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year and contribute 24% of the country’s sulfur dioxide emissions, which is the main ingredient in acid rain. There’s plenty you can do cut your energy bill and be eco...
read moreAh, Paris in summer… what glorious memories! Even if you’ve never been to this chic city, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the elegant joie de vivre. You can bring Paris style to your outdoor living space this season, without the pricy tickets for airfare and hotel stays. Here are a few tips on how to make your Parisian outdoor living space. Nothing says Paris like those quaint cafes that line the streets of this fashionable city. Enjoy your latte (or regular cup of joe) using a bistro set. There are many types available, but for...
read moreSo you can’t afford to go to France or Italy this summer – hey, join the club! But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the sights of these exotic European locations all season long. Infuse the style and sizzle of Paris and Tuscany into your patio… and you won’t want to come inside until September. This week, we’re going to take a tour of Tuscany. Here are a few tips on how you can bring this vibrant and classic look to your patio and outdoor living space. Tuscany: To combine Old World charm with the beauty of nature, you’ll...
read moreOne of the things we love about the summer is entertaining on our rooftop patio – nothing beats a view of the lake, some steak on the barbeque and cool, fruity drinks. We’ve even put up a gazebo for a little shade from the sun’s heat. But what really helps to tie our outdoor room look together are bright, colourful patio furniture cushions. We’ve started to get orders for custom patio cushions covers. After a couple of seasons, the material on cushions that came with our clients’ sets start to come apart and look...
read moreAll good things come to an end… including our slipcover sale. Yes, we know it’s sad to see it go, but on the positive side, it was a complete success! That’s why we want to thank everyone who took advantage of the great deals on custom slipcovers. It was the most slipcovers we’ve done since we moved to our new location at 885 Lakeshore Road East in Mississauga. Even though the slipcover sale is over, we still make custom slipcovers for all kinds of furniture, plus we have sales on a variety on in-stock fabric. Next week, we’ll be...
read moreAll good things must come to an end… and that goes for our slipcover sale. You won’t see prices like this until the fall, so if you’re looking for a custom slipcover for any piece of furniture in your home or cottage this summer, you should give us a call right now! Just in case you forgot, here are the important details of this slipcover sale: It’s all-inclusive… that means that fabric and labour are included. There are six fabrics to choose from (see the picture above). Your new slipcover is custom fitted to your...
read moreWe recently went to a hamburger joint near Elegant Changes (shout out to Woody’s Burger Bar and Grill), and we saw a sign that really resonated with us. Basically, it said: “We don’t serve fast food, we serve quality food. And quality food takes time to make, so be prepared to wait about 20 minutes for your order.” And they were right – their burgers were awesome and well worth the wait. And that’s how it is with everything we make at Elegant Changes. We don’t rush what we do – we deliver quality slipcovers, drapes and...
read moreAhoy there, stylish mateys! Now that the warm weather is here, our thoughts turn to sailors… well, not the way you’re thinking!!! One of the great things about Elegant Change’s location is that we’re right on Lakeshore Road East, a stone’s throw from Lake Ontario and the Port Credit Yacht Club. We’ve started to notice that boats are making their way onto the water for another boating season, and we just wanted to remind all you boaters that Elegant Changes makes custom bedding for boats. If you own a boat, you know how hard it is...
read moreAre you kicking yourself you missed our Famous Slipcover Sale? You meant to take advantage of this once-a-year sale but you got too busy and just didn’t make time, or it slipped you mind. Well, we don’t want you to hurt yourself (with all that kicking) and because so many of our customers asked for it, Elegant Changes has decided to extend our sale until the end of May! Until May 31, you can save on a custom slipcover made just for your furniture. Here are the must-know details about the sale: • It’s all-inclusive… that means that...
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