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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.
Sunny says
IT’S A CINCH!!! Usually I just try to make a quick sweep of every room, putting items back in their homes if they have lost their way… and clean off the counters and empty the sink of any glasses or dishes. Turning on some music helps too! Thanks for the chance to win… I love the green daisy pillows. :)
Alysia says
It’s a cinch! I do a sweep of our hardwoods and/or light some candles.
Sarah says
IT’S A CINCH!
I like to open the windows to let sunlight and fresh air in & light candles!
Maha says
IT’S A CINCH!
Fresh flowers, candles, and boil orange blossom water on the stove to make the house smell nice.
Lori says
It’s a cinch!
Open the plantation shutters and declutter!
Jess says
It’s a cinch! Dressing up the house usually means tossing our baby’s toys into a storage bench and opening up the windows to let some fresh air in.
J says
It’s a CINCH!
I love getting fresh flowers for the kitchen table to dress up the house a little. :)
Christina says
It’s a cinch!!
With an 18 month old and a bulldog running around here just picking up the toys make a difference. but, to add a touch of relaxation at the end of the day I light candles and turn on some music while cooking dinner. Sometimes we rock out and dance other times we chill with some Jack Johnson. The combo is nenewing.
Tara ? says
IT’S A CINCH!
Easy peasy… a plant livens up a space instantaneously! Let it be a vase of freshly cut spring flowers or a freshly potted new succulent, any type of greenery is MY favourite way to “dress n fresh” a home.
Kim says
It’s a cinch!
To pick up quickly, I put all the dog toys back in their basket since the puppy hasn’t learned to do that herself yet, fold whatever throw blanket I’ve been cuddling under, of course, fluff the pillows! I open all the curtains and raise all the blinds during the day. The light flooding in really makes a difference!
Jen says
“IT’S A CINCH”
Switching accessories around! :D
Kelsey says
It’s a cinch! Love the corsets idea; may have to make some of my own! (What an easy project!)
Megan says
IT’S A CINCH
We usually dust and straigten things up and just get rid of random clutter.
wdmgirl says
IT’S A CINCH!
Folding the blankets in the living room/bedrooms and straightening the towels in the kitchen/bathrooms always makes me feel a little more organized!
Carrie says
IT’S A CINCH! Vacuuming the living room carpet and baking cookies is my quick way to make everything look and smell inviting.
Kerry says
IT’S A CINCH
Definitely decluttering– gathering up that loose mail, magazines, glasses, and shoes always makes a big difference in sprucing up our place!
Leslie says
It’s a cinch! That’s a really simple but great idea. Fresh flowers always make my home look better- and make me feel better :)
Claire says
It’s a cinch!
Usually, my best bet is to clean up all of the dog toys that magically made their way around the house…and the dirty clothes that the dog thinks are toys that are also dragged around!
Terra says
IT’S A CINCH
Jessica says
It’s a CINCH!!!
My favorite thing to make the house look pretty in a cinch is to add fresh flowers to the kitchen table and powder room. I think it makes the house not only smell pretty but look special in a cinch!
Sue says
It’s a cinch!
Love your site and have picked up loads of ideas, I’m off to revamp a chair, thanks for all of your inspiration
Liz says
IT’S A CINCH!
It’s amazing what some candles and flowers can do for a space.
kelly says
IT’S A CINCH!!!!
lighting the candles in my dining room table centerpiece always brighten up the room in a flash!
Tamara says
“IT’S A CINCH” Vacuum, Candles, Music – and minibar set up on the counter!
Natalie says
It’s a cinch!
To spruce up things around my house I like to update picture frames and reorganize them (different placement around the house). It does’t take that long to do and makes a huge impact.
Amanda says
It’s a cinch!!
Donna Turner says
IT’S A CINCH!
Just tidying up and de-cluttering surfaces is the quickest way that I refresh my house… then add some fresh flowers and we’re ready for company. :)
Erin says
It’s a cinch!
Fresh flowers, making the bed, and raising the blinds.
ljcadv says
Its a Cinch!!! The easiest and fastest thing for me is to open the blinds! Its amazing how letting in natural light can make your house feel!
Kim R says
“IT’S A CINCH”
vacuuming for sure! now if only i could teach my cat how to do it for me…
Jeff says
It’s a cinch!
Making the bed, definitely.
C.E.R. says
IT’S A CINCH!
Vacuum carpets, light candles, voila! :)
Pamela says
IT’S A CINCH!
I try to focus on the areas they are going to see most and swiffer/dust. And open the shades, even if it’s dark outside.
Leigh says
IT’s A CINCH! My go-to trick is vacuuming – I know, sounds like it wouldn’t really make that much difference, but with 2 toddlers dropping crumbs everywhere, a quick vacuum does wonders at my place!
Katy says
IT’S A CINCH!
I like to add fresh flowers to the kitchen table and front entry table.
Amy says
IT’S A CINCH!
Lighting candles, putting away random things that start to pile up on the counter and/or table, shredding junk mail. Making the bed in the morning does wonders for helping our bedroom look neat and clean!
Lyndsey says
IT’S A CINCH
I love putting candy is pretty. unique, decorative bowls when guests are coming over.
Brandi Concolino says
It’s a Cinch!!!! I need new pillows for my family room. Mine are the ones that came with the couch and are looking worse for the wear!!
Shauntelle@A Beautiful Abode says
It’s a Cinch!
These are a great idea because new pillows are always what I turn to to freshen a room’s look without spending a lot!
Kimberly says
IT’S A CINCH!
A quick decluttering of all horizontal surfaces and general tidying (laundry, running the dishwasher, sweeping) is the ultimate refresher.
erin says
It’s a cinch!
All of our comforter duvets are reversible, and we have a rotating selection of throw blankets and pillows on our sofas. So when I get bored I can “change” the duvet in the guest room or “redo” the living room sofa in about 5 minutes.
Sarah says
IT’S A CINCH! My favorite way to re-energize my apartment is to move things to a new location. I rearrange pictures, books, etc. and afterwards, I feel like I live in a new place!
Kate says
Too cool! I just found your blog and I LOVE it! My husband & I recently became homeowners – so sprucing up around our house is still a fun adventure – we love changing things up! I love rearranging the decorative pieces on my mantle or the items in my dining room hutch. I also tend to put some type of seasonal centerpiece on my dining room table.
Nicole Greene says
IT’s a CINCH!
Kate says
It’s a cinch!!
Too cool! I just found your blog and I LOVE it! My husband & I recently became homeowners – so sprucing up around our house is still a fun adventure – we love changing things up! I love rearranging the decorative pieces on my mantle or the items in my dining room hutch. I also tend to put some type of seasonal centerpiece on my dining room table.
Corinne Moco says
IT’S A CINCH
OH I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these!!!
I just came across your site last week and I can’t get enough of it. Keep up the good work!!
Amy says
Easiest trick for decorating the house in a flash would have to be hitting the Febreeze button on that player-thingy that we have, while whirling around the windows with Windex in one hand, and a paper towel in the other.
Somehow, with the smell of Windex and that fresh vanilla Febreeze stuff, it just FEELS better in the house.
It HAS to be a CINCH, or I probably wouldn’t do it! LOL!! But it is…it’s a CINCH! {just afraid I didn’t have my verbage right…! HAHAHA!!}
Janette says
“IT’S A CINCH”
I vaccuum and then mop the floor with orange glo, light some candles, dim the lights, and voila!
Ashley says
IT’S A CINCH!
Open the windows, it always makes everything feel better!
Kim S says
It’s a cinch!
Vaccuuming up the dog hair, de-cluttering the kitchen table/counter, and opening the blinds to get some sunlight in are my quick refreshing techniques!