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Elegant Changes Top 5 Dorm Room Style Tips
We here at Elegant Changes can’t believe the summer has gone by so fast. Where did it go? But this is also an exciting time of year – kids are heading back to school, and some are making the transition to college and university. In honor of this special time, we’ve put together a list of dorm room style tips that will earn you top marks. It’s All About Storage Dorm rooms are notoriously small, so you need to make the most out of the space you have. Organization is absolute essential – if you don’t have a bed that comes with drawers, consider the age-old tradition of hoisting your bed on milk crates so you can slip stuff underneath. It’s a cool grunge-esque...
Read MoreTrends From The 2012 Fall Toronto Gift Show
We’re back from a well-deserved vacation and revving to decorate! It was just what we needed before ramping up for a busy fall and winter season. One of the first things we did, other than checking our emails and voice mails, was to attend the 2012 Fall Toronto Gift Show. We took a tour around the show and got into the spirit of gifts and décor. What we really noticed was a theme of European Victorian flavour. Not only was it like we went back in time, but we also got to take a trip to Europe… without all that jet lag. We really loved the French ambiance. It was tres chic! As well, we couldn’t take our eyes off all the imports from Florence. This included elegant...
Read MoreComing Soon – Sales Galore!
Starting tomorrow, we’ll be going on vacation, and we know how much you’ll miss us (and yes, we’ll miss you too). But before we sign off for two weeks, we wanted to give you all something to look forward to… other than our return that is. Coming soon – our Fall Slipcover Sale and our Fall Customer Appreciation Sale! When the kids head off to school, Elegant Changes will be offering our Fall Slipcover Sale. It’s your chance to start a new season with a new look. We’ll have all new fabric in stock, including plush ultrasuede and velvet cottons. As well, we wanted to let you know how much you mean to us – and what better way to do that than with a sale. With...
Read MoreWoo Hoo! Elegant Changes Will Be On Summer Break!
As much as we love what we do, we need a little R&R – and when the weather is this nice, we just can’t resist the sun. That’s why Elegant Changes is taking a much deserved break from slipcovers, drapes and upholstery! Elegant Changes will be closed from July 30 to August 14, 2012 for our annual summer vacation. We’ll be grilling up some burgers, catching some sweet waves and whistling at all the shirtless construction guys in Mississauga! Yep, it’s just what we need to wind down and de-stress from a busy and productive year! We’ll be operating during regular business hours up until July 30, so if you would like anything done for mid-August, be sure to...
Read MoreSlipcover Style Secrets
Last week, we talked about Style at Home’s recent article on slipcovers and what you should think about before you buy. We gave you a list of tips you can find right here. This week, we’re going to go over some slipcover style secrets that Style at Home suggests. Keep this slipcover list handy – we’ve got tips you’ll be able to use now and later! • Opt for heavy fabrics, such as linen. These fabrics make for great slipcovers as they stay in place and drop nicely. • Inverted kick pleats for the skirt in a contrasting colour give your slipcover a cool, unique embellishment that will have visitors take notice. • To get the wrinkles out of your slipcover,...
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