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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.
Jamie says
It’s a Cinch!
If I want to dress up the house in a flash, I just de-clutter, open a window or two, and light a candle… works every time!
Laurel says
It’s a cinch! My quick secret is to keep the floors clean – vacuum real quick, sweep, make sure everything is off the floors.
Beth says
It’s a cinch!
I definitely swiffer the hardwoods (two hairy dogs make us have to do this every other day anyway!), light some candles and clean the counter/table tops with a nice smelling cleaner- nothing better than a house smelling fresh and clean!
Amanda says
IT’S A CINCH
I clear the clutter and set out my pretty table linens on the table to make the house look pulled together.
Lori says
It’s a Cinch! These corsets are a great idea! I find that a quick de-clutter before guests come really makes the house look great. And flowers go without saying…
Janis says
It’s a cinch!
Cara says
IT’S A CINCH!
annnnd… it’s my birthday… oh please, oh please, oh please let me win a cute cushion corset :)
Kim L. says
It’s A Cinch!
Clearing off the counter of the piles of mail and keys and sunglasses makes the house feel much more put together!
Larissa says
It’s a cinch!
I light scented candles to make the apartment smell homey and inviting.
Kenny says
IT’S A CINCH
My wife started sharing your blog with me last week and just loves these pillows. My secret to pulling the house together is to vacuum and pick up laundry (nothing hard about that).
Amanda says
IT’S A CINCH!
These are great, I’m so indecisive when it comes to decor, if only there were more solutions like these.
DeAwna says
IT’S A CINCH! The two things I love to do that open and brighten the house is putting lemons into a vase on the table, who knew lemons could be so decorative?! Also, just simply opening the blinds to get some sunlight in the house.
Sam says
Its a cinch: I set up a bar. The neighbors somehow instantaneously know to show up and wham…its happy hour.
Molly says
It’s a cinch!
Fresh flowers are my favorite way to perk up my house.
Shaye C. says
~ IT’S A CINCH ~
I always find a vase of fresh flowers does the trick
girlrunningaround says
IT’S A CINCH!
The best way for me to brighten up the house is to organize my piles of paper! They’re every where! But once organized I feel so much better!
Emily says
It’s a cinch! And these are such a cute idea!
I usually light a candle, fluff the pillows on the couch, and pick the dog toys off the floor to ‘clean up’ quickly.
Colleen says
It’s a cinch! Fresh flowers, open windows and curtains, and clean furiously for 10 minutes!
Shalini says
Its a Cinch!!!!
Laura says
IT’S A CINCH!! With my two furry babies, the easiest way to spruce up the house is to…..vacuum. Boring, I know!
Katie P says
It’s a cinch!
What gorgeous pillows! I grab some flowers from outside and set out some snacks. Beautiful and delicious :)
Courtenay says
It’s a cinch! To freshen up my home, I light a Yankee Candle (Vineyard is my favorite) and raise the blinds. The natural light makes such a difference:-)
Lindsay says
It’s a cinch!
A quick vacuum and de-cluttering does the trick to freshen things up in our house!
missy says
IT’S A CINCH
whenever i feel the need to spruce up the house in a flash i love lighting a few candles! they lighten and brighten up the whole house instantly!
Nikki H says
It is a cinch to freshen up my house by making my bed fully (all 10 pillows) and throwing some fresh fruit in a glass bowl on the dining room table.
Elizabeth says
It’s A Cinch!
There’s nothing like coming home to find out company is on the way in 10 minutes.
I desperately try and keep my house tidy all the time, but it never seems to happen. So, I dash around with my magic eraser trying to swipe off all the drink marks and crumbs left from breakfast. Straighten all the piles of magazines from last nights reading on the coffee table. And ALWAYS make sure all the cushions are straight on the couch.
If company comes over and there is the stack of books or magazines on the table, who cares. But when they come over and there is a messy pile of books, along with dirty napkins, crumbs and empty glasses, then you have a problem. No one seems to mind a pile here or there, it just shows that you live there. Just be sure that you live there, and are clean too.
Make things that are supposed to be shiny- shiny. Tv’s, lamps, tables, accessories, etc. It will help brighten the room and make the dirty things (dust) less noticible.
I try not to worry about smells too much. I have a buddy to help me. They are plug-ins, and they work wonders! ;)
Crystal says
IT’S A CINCH!
Turning off the “big lights” and turning on lamps around the room and lighting candles is a sure way to dress up any house in a flash.
Kristin says
IT’S A CINCH
I love to light candles and add decorative fruit on my kitchen table (right now i have granny smith apples!)
Rebecca says
IT’S A CINCH!!!!
I usually throw open the curtains, fluff the pillows, and bake something that smells delicious to freshen up my house!
Leslie says
It’s a cinch!
Lighting candles! I love it!
Alissa says
It’s a cinch… Vacuuming and de-cluttering are our favorite ways to perk up the house quick.
natalie says
Its a cinch! A quick Swiffer wet jet of my floors and I immediately feel like my house is clean. It smells clean and just looks shiny!
Charity says
IT’S A CINCH! I keep many different enlarged photos of my children around and change them out depending on the season. Pics of them at the beach in the summer…sledding in the winter….etc.
Erin says
“IT’S A CINCH”
Clearing away the clutter generally does the trick for me.
Tracy says
Its a cinch! Opening up the blinds and straightening up the cushions/slip cover on the couch! Its amazing how much that makes the house look neater!
Jessica J. says
IT’S A CINCH!
My quick house dress up: I’ve got quite a few 5×7 frames on end tables and dressers, so I keep a collections of photos in a drawer and like to rotate out what is in the frames. Easy way to make your guests thing something is new (assuming they’ve been to your house before).
Sara says
It’s a Cinch! My favorite way to freshen up the house is to go through all the rooms and declutter. Anything on the counters or tables or dressers that isn’t where it belongs is moved to its home and put away. When all the surfaces are clean and free from clutter, the house feels bigger and brighter!
Katie says
It’s a cinch!! lots look beautiful! A quick dusting and vacuuming makes my home feel much cleaner! I love the lines a vacuum leaves!
Andrea Horton says
Love this idea! I try to dress up my living room by adding a new throw and complementing pillow or some new accessories on the shelves that go with the current season.
Sara K says
IT’S A CINCH!
I clear away the clutter and get some fresh flowers. Always perks up the house, and doesn’t take long at all.
sarah says
IT’S A CINCH! I change things up by switching out the coffee table books and putting fresh flowers in a Fiesta Ware pitcher.
marilu says
IT’S A CINCH!
Those are gorgeous, and such a great idea! I do a quick clutter collection to tidy the house, helps to have a place for everything, so we just did a large container shopping spree.
Lorna says
IT’S A CINCH! I turn the overhead lights off, the lamps on, light a few candles and put fresh flowers around.
Danielle says
It’s a Cinch!!
I go a quick de-cluttering, sweep the wood floors and light some vanilla scented candles.
Erica says
ITS A CINCH!
The best way I have to brighten the house is to clean up all signs that I have a black lab by vacuuming the couch!!!
Melissa says
“It’s a Cinch!”
I just quickly straighten up and light a candle. Honestly, if I only have a quick second I vacuum my rug and clean the guest bathroom!
Jill says
Cleaning always goes a long way, but I’d say fresh flowers always make things look cheery!
April says
IT’S A CINCH! :)
I love adding fresh flowers to a room. It brightens everything up! It also never hurts to have a clean cotton candle burning :)
Adrien says
IT’S A CINCH!
Sweeping up the cat hair is, sadly, sometimes the best I can do, but if it’s spring I love to clip flowers from whatever is blooming in my yard and stick them in a Fiesta Ware bowl or vase to dress up the place.
Mary Anne says
“IT’S A CINCH”
We store pillow sets and table runners that can be busted out at a moment’s notice!