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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.
Jenny R says
It’s a cinch!
If guests are coming over, we just close our bedroom door, put away the clutter in the living room, and wipe the mirror and sink in the bathroom. It’s amazing how clean the bathroom looks when the mirror and sink are clean!
kristi woodcock says
It’s a Cinch make the bed and throw everything in a laundry basket and hide it in the garage.
Tiffany says
“IT’S A CINCH” Hide all the clutter and smile! :)
Madelaine says
“It’s a Cinch”
I love these! I have done this same look in the past much faster than a nice tailored/hemmed corset using wide ribbons, fabric scraps, and even dish towels.
For a quick pick up, there is nothing like made beds, fresh flowers and a bowl of fruit, my favorite for summer is lemons and limes in a large glass vase. Having the beds made, just make a room look pulled together.
Melissa says
“IT’S A CINCH”
Melissa Anderson says
It’s a Cinch!
The scramble before guests arrive includes swiffering the floors, dusting the tables, fluffing the throw pillows, and getting some snacks/drinks ready. Dim the lights and light some candles and your all set.
Sarah Phares says
It’s a Cinch!
We dress up our tiny apartment in a flash by making the bed, lighting a few candles, and making cookies! Dessert makes messes disapper :)
Lauren says
The green is beautiful – it’s a cinch!
Melissa says
It’s a cinch!
A quick pick up of the house, fresh flowers, and opening the windows(when weather permits) for fresh air can do the trick.
Tina says
It’s a Cinch! The black & white is so pretty. And for the house-lighting candles it is!
Karen says
It’s a cinch! Decluttering and lighting a candle is a quick, easy way for dressing up the house in a jiffy. Don’t forget to plump the pillows.
andrea says
“IT’S A CINCH”
My routine is a quick dusting, making the bed, and lighting candles.
Tabitha Blue says
It’s a Cinch!!
Those are awesome!! I’d love to have a set (or two) :)
Nancy F says
It’s a cinch!
I can always perk up my house with sparkly, clean windows and fresh flowers. Having a closet large enough to throw all the junk in at the last minute is always a bonus too!
Kathleen says
It’s a cinch…
We pull the sheets off the couches (in place to protect from dog hair) and light candles!
Cathy says
IT’S A CINCH!
My favorite thing to do is buy an inexpensive wooden picture frame from Michael’s, paint it, then superglue a pretty bow made from coordinating ribbon on the top! Presto – a fabulous frame that looks much more expensive than it really is! I have them for all seasons and all rooms. They make great gifts, too!
Alison says
It’s a cinch! I love the black and white pillows. I think fresh flowers and quickly dusting and vacuuming the floors always helps.
Ginny says
It’s a cinch!
its all about the lighting! I recently put dimmers on all of our lights and its a huge improvement!
MaryAZ says
“It’s a cinch”
Love the black & white set! We have our house on the market right now so it has to look fresh all the time….I have fresh flowers all over(cheap bunches from Trader Joe’s) & a big bowl of lemons on the kitchen table(in AZ you can always find a friend trying to get rid of lemons from their trees!)
Janie says
It’s a cinch!
To dress up the house I unclutter the counters, table tops, and shelves. Once that’s done I realize how beautiful my place is with minimal additions. Funny how the best parts get hidden by the everyday things!
Nikki says
It’s a cinch!
Spring cleaning always spruces up the house and makes me realize just how much I do not need!
Brianne says
It’s a cinch! We light candles and that seems to warm up our house instantly!
Sara says
It’s a cinch!! We pick up toys! :)
Cecily T says
IT’S A CINCH! We just get the kitchen counter cleared off and put out some fresh flowers! I’m loving the black set AND the green set.
Emily Ward says
it’s a cinch!
to spruce up the house – I definitely run the floors with the dyson. By border collie loves to deposit her fur in corners! Also, straighten up the pillows, make the bed, and hide dishes in the dishwasher!
Jessica says
IT’S A CINCH!
Aside from fresh flowers (I can’t tell you how excited I am to FINALLY be able to snip a few sprigs of lilac or daffodils in the backyard and brighten this place up!) I’ve found that opening the windows (when the weather allows) and making sure all the curtains and blinds are wide open for lots of natural light can make a world of difference. Other than that, I light some candles, make sure I Swiffer the floors, and hide my pile of magazines in the coat closet.
Julie Barr says
It’s a CINCH!
I love the purple and the black and white set.
Kelly says
it’s a cinch!!!
hiding the kids toys in appropriate baskets and cleaning off tables!
Sarah says
“IT’S A CINCH” We light candles and some nice scented oils. Like to stick to vanilla for a nice clean scent around the house. Lighting is very important too…
Ohhhhh I hope I win these gorgeous pillows!!!
Katie says
IT’S A CINCH! Sweeping up the dog hair always seems to spruce the place up.
shelly lindsay says
It’s a cinch! Fresh flowers always! Love the pillows!
Betsy says
It’s a cinch! Great idea!
Elizabeth says
It’s a cinch!
I love moving things (curtains, pillows, throws, etc.) around from room to room. . Also opening up all of the shades and curtains and letting natural light in makes a huge difference.
Jenn C. says
IT’S A CINCH
I think fresh flowers are a great way to add a lot to a room without spending too much money! When money is tight I just snip a few evergreen branches from outside (from my ligustrim or magnolia) and it makes for a fresh centerpiece!
LOVE the give aways!
Tricia says
it’s a cinch!! to dress up my house I jam whatever is on the dining room table into my armoire….yeah, i know it’s not the best or smartest way, but it works! (by the way, i am a college student…so that’s my excuse)
Trisha says
ITS A CINCH! Oh how I love these! They would look heavenly in our office…. LOVE fresh flowers as well, and now that spring is finally here in MI its beging to be easy to find lovely flowers outside!
katie r says
“IT’S A CINCH” bake something so it smells yummy!
Rilee says
IT’S A CINCH!!
I love to light candles, give our wood floors a quick Swiffer and have fresh flowers on the coffee table!
Anne says
IT”S A CINCH!!!!!
Another one of those….”Why didn’t I think of that”ideas!!
To freshen up fast, I clean up the piles of school work and misc papers. A clean countertop looks great! Fresh flowers are always the best too!!
Brooke says
It’s a cinch!
Jena says
“It’s a Cinch!”
Brooklyne says
IT’S A CINCH!!
We try to let in natural light as much as possible. It always makes our home seem fresh and inviting! :)
Roz says
IT’S A CINCH…. to toss 1/2 lemon into the garbage disposal and grind it up – the lemony fresh gives a clean smell throughout the kitchen (use the other half in ice water!)
PS. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your blog!
Jessica says
IT’S A CINCH
Fresh flowers – the quickest and most delightful way to freshen up our home!
Allyn says
It’s a Cinch!
I love to fill a clear bowl with lemons – they are so clean looking and bright and go great with my white walls!
Stacy says
It’s a cinch!
I vacuum quickly.
Cheryl says
It’s a cinch! Dressing up our house usually involves getting as many toys back into the bin as possible, and keeping as many of them there as we can without making the baby mad before the company arrives!
Kaitlin H. says
IT’S A CINCH! I love this idea especially if you are me and like to change color schemes many times!
Sarah says
IT’S A CINCH! My trick is to, uh, clean it (or get my husband to do it instead :-)
Terrah says
It’s a cinch!!!
I love to dress up a room with some fresh orchids. :)