Giveaway Ending: Custom Window Shade

Hurry on over to THIS POST and get your entries in to win a custom window shade from Redi Shade!! There aren’t many entries yet, so you have an excellent chance of winning!

The value of each shade is between $99 and $253, depending upon the size and type.   Good luck! 

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Valance From Table Runner: Version Two

A couple weeks ago, I asked for opinions on my table runner turned valance.  While I got positive feedback, I really wasn’t happy with the look, so my mom and I made some revisions.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

In case you can’t tell, we combined two table runners and added some pleats to give it more volume and depth.  Now it doesn’t look like I just stretched a table runner across the window!

It took some very advanced mathematical calculations (ie trial & error) to get the pleats spaced right, and I’m really happy with the end result.

We also made a coordinating one for the kitchen window.

So, at $6.00 per runner, that’s $18 for TWO custom window treatments! Add in the cost of the wood plus tax and we’re talking less than $30, which is still less than the cost of ONE bamboo shade!  Works for me!

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Be sure and check out THIS POST for a chance to win one of these custom Redi Shade Simple Fit Shades! You don’t want to miss this GIVEAWAY!!

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Product Review & GIVEAWAY: Redi Shade

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!

I have an AWESOME treat for everyone today!  I was recently contacted by the kind folks at Redi Shade about doing a review and giveaway of their product  and I jumped at the chance!

You may remember we recently completed a make-over of our kitchen.  Of course a fancy new kitchen needs a fancy new window and a fancy new window needs a fancy new window covering!

That’s where the folks at Redi Shade came in. I previously had a roller shade on this window underneath the valance, but it was flimsy and difficult to operate.  When I saw the Redi Shade Simple Fit Custom Shade, I knew it was my answer.  These shades install in seconds with no tools needed!  The honeycomb shades adjust like a dream with a light touch: just lower or raise it as you like and it stays put with no messy cords.

Here’s a quick video from the Redi Shade website:

So I received my shade in the mail and got right to installing it.  Thanks to my mom for her lovely modeling skillz.  First just push in the trigger end:

Then, make sure the shade is a good fit in the window:

Peel away the backing from the adhesive tabs:

Insert the trigger end and then the stationary end into the window frame:

Finally, gently push in the trigger tab and you’re done! It’s that easy and quick! My mom & I couldn’t believe how easy it was!  And no tools, screws or brackets needed!

This handy-dandy plastic tab is included to aid in pulling and pushing the shade up and down.  It slides so easily and smoothly with just a slight touch!

I love how clean and crisp it looks! This type of covering is perfect for our kitchen window.  It looks into the backyard, so privacy is not really an issue.  We just need to draw the shade down at night or when we are away.

You’ll have to come back tomorrow to see how I made this decorative topper! 

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Now onto the best part…..the GIVEAWAY!!  Redi Shade is offering one Simple Fit Shade for one of my readers.  The value of each shade is between $99 and $253, depending upon the size and type.  This giveaway is open to U.S. Residents only. 

Here’s how to enter:

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  Leave a comment on this post telling me in what room you would use your Redi Shade Simple Fit Shade.

For extra entries, do any or all of the following and leave a separate comment for each:

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  Become a follower of the Embellished Bayou blog, a fan on Facebook, or a follower on Twitter (leave your Twitter name).
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  Write a blog post, tweet, or Facebook post linking back to this post.  Leave a link in your comment.

Please note, if you do not have a blog or a profile associated with your Google name, you must leave me your email address in your so I can contact you if you win!!  If I am unable to contact the first winner, I will draw a new winner.  Also, if you do not leave a separate comment for your extra entry, it will not be counted.

I’ll announce a winner on Monday, Sept. 20th at 12:00pm CST. Good luck!!

The fine print:   I have been compensated in the form of product in exchange for this review.  The photos and opinions expressed are solely my own.
Your window must meet the following requirements:

• Simple Fit Custom Shades install only inside a window frame. Select a window that includes a frame with a minimum depth of 2 inches.
• Minimum width of 19 inches.
• Maximum width of 64 inches.
• Maximum length of 72 inches.

About Redi Shade:
Headquartered in Northern California since 1994, Redi Shade is the nation's leading manufacturer of easy-to-install window treatments. Redi Shade products are widely available at national retailers across the US, Mexico, Canada, and Europe as well as major online retailers. To learn more, visit www.redishade.com or www.facebook.com/redishade.