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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: It’s A Cinch

| By John Petersik | April 27, 2009 | 720 Comments

Fab Freebie: It’s A Cinch

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries***

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?

Fresh Leaf Designs

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.

Fresh Leaf Designs

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?).

Fresh Leaf Designs

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.

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Comments

  1. Avatar for LaurenLauren says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:14 pm

    It’s a cinch! Looooooove the green set :)

    Reply
  2. Avatar for MollyMolly says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:16 pm

    It’s A Cinch!

    We just make a mad dash around the house lighting candles, turning on lamps, and putting on some music. Seems to transform our house from everyday to hooray we’re having company!

    Reply
  3. Avatar for AlexisAlexis says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:17 pm

    IT’S A CINCH! This would be the perfect solution for the 4 white pillows that came with my white sofa and love seat!

    Reply
  4. Avatar for KileyKiley says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:19 pm

    IT’S A CINCH!

    I like to use new throw pillows, funny enough, to spruce up the place. But if I have to use what I already have, light candles and clean!

    Reply
  5. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:19 pm

    Its a cinch! We light candles, make the bed and do a general pick up of items that have lost their home.

    Reply
  6. Avatar for KimKim says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    IT’S A CINCH My house always feels cleaner and nicer when the floors are vacumed and the sink is empty!

    Reply
  7. Avatar for JourdanJourdan says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    IT’S A CINCH! Swapping out curtains make all the difference.

    Reply
  8. Avatar for RachelRachel says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    “IT’S A CINCH” When company comes over, the best way I like to dress up the house is by opening windows to let the sunlight in, putting a fresh table cloth on my kitchen table with fresh flowers and some light finger foods on the table help the room feel fresh and comfortable.

    Reply
  9. Avatar for TannisTannis says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    It’s a Cinch!

    Vacuuming is my #1 way to look fresh, clean and organized in a pinch (assuming of course that everything else is already in a ‘normal day’ state of cleanliness).

    Reply
  10. Avatar for Jennifer S.Jennifer S. says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:21 pm

    It’s a cinch! Fresh flowers are always lovely! I love your idea of just one or two stems in a small vase. When dressing up the house I prefer to “undress” and clear off counters, desk tops and table tops. I think uncluttered, clean surfaces offer offer a breath of fresh air!

    Reply
  11. Avatar for NashelleNashelle says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:21 pm

    It’s a cinch! Actually, smoothing out the couch and straightening pillows helps make the living room a feel a little more organized!

    Reply
  12. Avatar for GràciaGràcia says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:22 pm

    IT’S A CINCH!
    Love international giveaways!
    Oh, and nothing better than taking off/putting on the sofa covers. They’re normally some sort of dark-grey-blue, and the covers are a beachy pale grey w/ white stripes. Nice change!

    Reply
  13. Avatar for Misha SegerMisha Seger says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:22 pm

    “IT’S A CINCH”

    Reply
  14. Avatar for CandaceCandace says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:23 pm

    IT’S A CINCH! These are adorable and perfect for my constantly-changing mind.

    Reply
  15. Avatar for EthanEthan says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:23 pm

    IT’S A CINCH! Sometimes we’ll swap out the decorative items on our shelves to spruce things up.

    Reply
  16. Avatar for KristaKrista says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:23 pm

    It’s a Cinch! I’m totally in love with the green set – GORG!

    With a 2-year-old and a 1-year-old, my simplest way to dress up the house in a flash is to actually pick up all the toys that are usually all over the floor and put them in a storage ottoman.

    Reply
  17. Avatar for Anna SeeAnna See says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:23 pm

    Ok, now that is a fun concept! It’s a Cinch!

    As for freshening up in a flash? Sweeping up the dog hair on the kitchen floor. Sad but true.

    Reply
  18. Avatar for TracyJTracyJ says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:23 pm

    It’s a Cinch!

    Absolutely in LOVE with these corsets! What a cute idea!

    Having three kids at home, I have to pick up toys in a flash. Throwing a cute tablecloth on the table helps, too. (And it distracts from the little fingerprints everywhere!)

    Reply
  19. Avatar for ChristineChristine says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:23 pm

    It’s a Cinch!

    I am a big fan of the Lampe Berger to freshen the air, and the oils come in a bunch of different scents so you can really set the mood.

    Reply
  20. Avatar for KristenKristen says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:24 pm

    It’s a cinch! When people are coming over I head for candles and music.

    Reply
  21. Avatar for LauraLaura says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:24 pm

    It’s a Cinch!

    What a great way to change my decor when I’m feeling bored with it!

    Reply
  22. Avatar for PaulaPaula says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:24 pm

    IT’S A CINCH!

    I clean up the “hot spots” that are in view of the doorway, do a quick 15 minute clean up, and then enjoy the company. I think lighting, especially with candles, helps dress up the apartment in a hurry.

    Reply
  23. Avatar for Courtney DCourtney D says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:25 pm

    It’s a Cinch!! Beautiful! I love this cute little concept- so simple and so chic! Our fav way to spruce up the place is lighting! Throw open those curtains on a bright day- or light up a few candles and switch on the mood lighting in the evening. What a difference a little extra light can make.

    Reply
  24. Avatar for MaryMary says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:25 pm

    It’s a cinch. I loooove fresh flowers!

    Reply
  25. Avatar for tabtab says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:25 pm

    IT’S A CINCH

    making the bed — ie hiding all the clothes that were on the floor under my comforter and pillows —-guests must walk through my bedroom to use my bathroom.

    Reply
  26. Avatar for megmeg says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    IT’S A CINCH!

    to dress up my home? picking up the dust bunnies, fresh flowers, and having over lots of people!

    Reply
  27. Avatar for CarmenCarmen says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    It’s a cinch! Just a quick run of the vacuum and my house feels as good as new.

    Reply
  28. Avatar for LaurenLauren says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:27 pm

    IT’S A CINCH!!!

    Reply
  29. Avatar for LizLiz says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:27 pm

    It’s a Cinch!!

    Reply
  30. Avatar for Cara BelmostoCara Belmosto says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:27 pm

    It’s a cinch…those cushion corsets are AWESOME!!

    Reply
  31. Avatar for KtKt says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    It’s a cinch! Fresh flowers and a mad dash for tidying the living room do it for me for company!

    Reply
  32. Avatar for AshleyAshley says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    It’s a Cinch!!

    We just get ready all of the clutter (paper, books, etc) lying around and that makes the house look so much neater!

    Reply
  33. Avatar for Stephanie BStephanie B says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    It’s a Cinch!

    I find cleaning up a bit really freshens up my house!

    Reply
  34. Avatar for ChristinaChristina says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    IT’S A CINCH

    When I know people are coming over I stop be the corner store, they have flowers starting around $3 that look great in all my ceramic vases, an ever growing collection.

    But new pillows would completely transform our couch!

    Reply
  35. Avatar for JenniferJennifer says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    It’s a cinch! :)

    Our little secret: just make coffee! It makes the house smell great, and guests always appreciate a fresh cup of java to make them feel at home.

    Reply
  36. Avatar for KaraKara says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    “IT’S A CINCH”

    I change out pictures, throws & pillows. I made a pillow from a thrift store rabbit fur coat marked down to $2, I love it, some think its creepy!

    Reply
  37. Avatar for Sarah SSarah S says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:30 pm

    It’s a cinch!

    My quickest solution is to stuff all of my kid’s toys into a storage ottoman in the living room and his books into a coffee table with storage shelves.

    Reply
  38. Avatar for StacyStacy says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:30 pm

    IT’S A CINCH! I love getting company because it forces me to quickly pick up and spruce up. Fluffing pillows and lighting candles gets our house ready for friends.

    Reply
  39. Avatar for Brianne SiebergBrianne Sieberg says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:31 pm

    It’s a CINCH!

    When company comes unexpectedly, I light a couple candles and turn on our lamps for mood lighting. The TV gets turned off, the music turned on and we quickly stash clutter into the spare bedroom and forbid our guests from entering.

    Did I mention we then serve wine?? LOL.

    I love those pillows!

    Reply
  40. Avatar for ErinErin says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:31 pm

    IT’S A CINCH

    easiest way to make my house look better is to ensure kitchen is clean – no dishes in the sink makes the whole floor seem cleaner!

    Reply
  41. Avatar for LeslieLeslie says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:31 pm

    IT’S A CINCH!

    Doing my dishes seems to do the trick for me…but beyond that, putting a fresh tablecloth on the kitchen table adds a bit of freshness and flair.

    Reply
  42. Avatar for erinerin says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:32 pm

    It’s A Cinch!

    I open all the windows, put a vase of flowers from the yard on the table, and spray some essential oils around the place!

    Reply
  43. Avatar for AimeeAimee says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:32 pm

    IT’S A CINCH!! I love the purple set! If it’s a last minute clean up, make the bed, light some candles, stash the clutter in a cabinet and open the blinds! Never fails :)

    Reply
  44. Avatar for kelkel says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:32 pm

    IT’S A CINCH! awesome giveaway! for a quick spruce up — i turn on a fragrance, adjust the lighting accordingly and change the centerpiece on my dining room table.

    Reply
  45. Avatar for LauraLaura says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:32 pm

    It’s A Cinch!

    To make our house appear fresh in a hurry, we sweep the kitchen, make sure there’s plenty fruit in the fruit bowl, and snip away any dead leaves / flowers on the plants.

    Reply
  46. Avatar for TinaTina says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    “IT’S A CINCH”

    We straighten the pillows and throws that are always thrown all over the couch. Somehow it always makes the room look cleaner, even when it isn’t!

    Reply
  47. Avatar for MandyMandy says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    It’s a cinch! Those are great.

    Does tossing all the extraneous junk into a basket, shoving said basket into a closet and hoping it will just disappear count as dressing up the house?

    Reply
  48. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    It’s a cinch!! We pick up all the toys that our boys leave around the house – and that makes our house feel like it has had a “one-minute renovation.”

    Reply
  49. Avatar for Jill C.Jill C. says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    IT’S A CINCH!

    I love the green set too!

    Reply
  50. Avatar for JulieJulie says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    IT’S A CINCH!!! We are moving into our first house in June… and are getting a new couch. It’s beige, so I think these would look PERFECT with our new stuff :)

    Reply
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