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People sometimes question the purpose of Twitter, but when it helps us find great giveaways it certainly earns another point in our book. So imagine our delight when Fresh Leaf Designs tweeted us about giving away their signature Cushion Corset pillows to one of our lucky readers.
Okay, so it was actually a mix of delight and confusion. After all, what’s a cushion corset anyway? It’s actually a very smart and stylish solution to dressing up a plain ol’ pillow. Just like the name indicates, the corset (i.e. a band of bold fabric) wraps around the pillow and ties in the back creating a punchy accent pillow that, if your mood changes, can easily be “re-dressed” in another corset for a completely new look. Easy, right?
And as you can see from these pictures, Fresh Leaf Designs also sells complimentary throw pillows in coordinating fabrics to help bring even more color to your couch, chair or bed.
So if you wanna snag a set of Fresh Leaf’s great designs, just comment on this post with the words “IT’S A CINCH” by Wednesday, April 29th at 8pm EST. And while you’re at it, tell us your easiest trick for dressing up your house in a flash (ex: fresh flowers? a quick window cleaning? a bowl of fruit on the table? simply making the bed?).
One winner will be randomly selected to receive their choice of the two pillow sets shown in this post. This giveaway’s open to all of our international readers as well as everyone in the good ol’ US of A. Please limit one entry per e-mail address. Good luck…
Got questions about this freebie? Learn more on our Giveaway FAQs page. Images courtesy of Fresh Leaf Designs.
Cleta Toepfer says
IT’S A CINCH!! LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea!
joanna says
ITs a Cinch!!
I actually quicky open up all the blinds to let as much light in as possible–it makes my space feel bigger and brighter, i also take a damp cloth to all the visible dusty areas and light a candle~ Voila!
Sami Jenkins says
It’s a Cinch!
To ‘freshen’ my house – I remove the slipcovers from my sofa. With cats & kids, the lovely, easy to wash maroon colored slipcover very forgiving. But when company arrives, they see instead a bright and inviting white couch. It brightens the look of the room & makes the throw pillows ‘pop’.
heather s. says
It’s a cinch! I usually pick things up in a basket that I hide in a closet if there isn’t time to put things in their proper place and then I quickly run the dustbuster around the edges of the room to pick up stray hairs and dust bunnies.
Cathleen Litz says
IT’S A CINCH! Swiffer our hardwood floors, clean up the countertops and make sure there are no dirty dishes in the sink.
Amy Duling says
Its a cinch……I make sure that my bed is made. Also, fresh flowers always brightens the room and my mood!
Bobbi says
IT’S A CINCH!
Usually, just picking up random papers and mail left on the kitchen counter. :)
Kelsey says
IT’S A CINCH! Sweeping up the dog hair is ALWAYS my first step!
Tasha B. says
It’s a Cinch!
My trick would be keeping clutter down: most of my rooms have a general mood, and are mostly the way I want them, but if the clutter starts to show it really takes away from that mood.
Jess says
IT’S A CINCH! Clean up the clutter on the kitchen counters and make sure the floors are clean.
I love the black and white pillows!!!
Andrea says
It’s a cinch! For me, opening all the curtains and windows to let in the light and fresh air is the best way to give the house an instant lift.
Priscilla says
ITS A CINCH!
wiping the counters and a quick swifter-upper usually does the trick. =D
Liz says
“It’s a Cinch!”
Easiest way to sprouce up for company stopping over: have food ready. I always have ingredients I can quickly whip up into an appetizer or dessert. People do not notice the dust bunnies hiding in the corner when great food and drinks are around.
natalie meester says
It’s a cinch!
How adorable are those!?!!!
Janet says
IT’S A CINCH! Wow! Love the brown and green combo! It would certainly dress up my couch. What a quick and easy idea that adds such dramatic flair!
Fresh flowers and all the clutter stashed in a drawer work for us!
Liz says
It’s a cinch! LOVE those B&W damask pillows, they’re amazing!
Lisa B says
It’s a Cinch!
For me it’s usually about de-cluttering! It always makes a room look nice and fresh.
Alison says
It’s a Cinch!
My quick tip for sprucing up the house? Fresh air. Open the windows, spary some febreeze and make the house smell welcoming!
Alicia says
Its a cinch! I think the fastest way to make my house look nice is with a little lighting. The perfect lamps and candles go a long way.
Natalie M says
IT’S A CINCH!
To dress up my place in a flash, I just buy a couple sculptural potted plants, e.g. aloe, cacti, any type of succulent, and a few simple coordinating pots. It’s the easiest way to add life to a room, plus the plants will last longer and require less maintainable than cut flowers.
ChristinaMarie says
IT’S A CINCH!
For company I usually put out flowers, change out my coffee table books, and try to bake cookies! Nothing says welcome like freshly baked goodies.
rachel says
IT’S A CINCH!
I usually just make the bed. I also like to add fresh cut flowers and maybe light some candles!
Lisa Stephens says
It’s a cinch! These are so clever, perfect for changing your room’s look and feel.
Breanna says
It’s a Cinch!
I just bake up a batch of my favorite cookies and let the smell impress (hopefully they won’t notice the mess!).
Kim says
It’s a Cinch!
Decluttering and getting rid of non essentials is what we usually do.
Michelle F says
It’s a Cinch! My trick? I pick up all the toys off the ground! Amazing what that can do for my house!
Sabina says
It’s a Cinch!
The best way to spruce up the house…..run the vacuum and clear the counters in the kitchen. Makes all the difference in the world (it also helps to have your husband and kids run around the house picking up shoes…book bags…anything that is on the floors / tables that shouldn’t be!)
Carrol says
“It’s a cinch”
LOOOVE the cushion corsets!!! What a great idea with the complimentary throw pillows! I MUST get my hands on these!
To “dress up the house” I start with a good toy pick up, add fresh flowers, pull up all the blinds to let the most sunlight in and a quick vacuum to finish it off. :)
Lyndy says
IT’S A CINCH…
We turn on the bathroom rock fountain (used to mask personal “soundage” in the central location) and add one drop of tea tree oil to a rock. The whole house smells fresh.
amy says
IT’s A CINCH!
WEll, we start by actually cleaning the house! :) As long as the kitchen is clean, everything is a-ok in my book! :)
Vicky says
What a fabulous idea. They are so beautiful.
Wendy D. says
It’s a cinch.
The easiest thing to do is to have a clean, staged house. If it looks good enough for someone to buy, then it’s just perfect.
Jen B. says
“It’s a Cinch!”
My favorite ways to dress up the house are to light a couple of candles, add fresh flowers and bake something delicious (the scent of baked good always helps!).
Sadie says
IT’S A CINCH! Quick vacuum over the floors and a dust with the swiffer, candles lit, lava lamps going, wipe down the counter tops in the kitchen and bathroom, set out some easy appetizers… I also have been inspired lately by you guys with the fresh flowers and have been buying cheep bunches and spreading them around in different vases in different rooms. I’ve had astros for over a week now!
Jill says
It’s a Cinch!
I’m a big fan of how much making the bed helps freshen up the house and make everything look so much nicer. I could sure use some more pillows for that bed, though.
Charlynn says
It’s a cinch!!!
lisa peterson says
“IT’S A CINCH”
I like to open up all the window curtains and blinds to let light in.
Christine says
It’s a cinch!
Meg says
IT’S A CINCH!
You are clever, clever people!
Althought it takes some forethought, I think that adding plants is the best way to freshen up.
Allison says
It’s a CINCH!
Definitely think lighting some scented candles, dusting and vaccumming can bring my apartment back to life!
cris says
“It’s a cinch!”
I do a quick pick-up pass through the house, let as much light in as possible, then dust/mop/etc. and enjoy. And if it’s the right time of year (like it is now), we pull in some flowers from the garden into the main living areas.
Nikkithy says
Its a cinch!
I love the pillows but if I dont win, i bet I can DIY!
Iris says
I really love this idea. I just purchased a new chocolate leather sofa and I’m looking for new pillows. I want to go with a steel blue for the spring/summer and switch it up for the fall. This would be the perfect way to do that without spending a bunch of money. By the by, I love, love, love your blog and will hopefully be needing a mood board of my own soon.
Millie says
IT’S A CINCH!
For a refresher, I vacuum and open windows and turn the lights on, nothing really compares to that…
Celene says
IT’S A CINCH
Lighting some candles and throwing junk in a bedroom :-)
Jen says
It’s a cinch!!
Light my fabulous lava candle, for an inviting, fresh scent.
Allison says
“It’s a cinch!”
I fluff the pillows on the couch, hide the magazines, and open the shades.
Ann Aronson says
IT’S A CINCH!
To freshen things up quickly, I dust, vacuum, put stuff away and wipe up countertops. Fresh flowers always help too!!
My Family's Circus says
Its a Cinch
Sweeping my kitchen floor!!! I have four kids. It needs it every hour it seems!
Stacie says
IT’S A CINCH
A quick vacuum and lighting some candles.