We Want Your Pictures!

We here at Interior Mall have been thinking (we stopped quickly after because it started hurting, but we did get one pretty good idea out of the mix), we take your calls day after day and get to hear about what great plans you have for our products but we never get to see the completed project!

InteriorMall.com has been providing you with the best in fabrics, furniture, bedding, blinds and accessories for over a decade and we want to see what amazing things you have created. If you have ever purchased from Interior Mall and made something great out of one of our products we want you to be a part of our Customer Creations Blog.

We've already started getting our pictures together. (Far Right): Toteable Tote made of some of our in stock Premier Prints fabric by Shanna. (Middle): Shelly's new addition, Emma, has a posh new Nursery from Glenna Jean baby bedding. (Bottom Right): Carrie's got a new shirt from Michael Miller fabrics made by Shanna.

Send all your great Interior Mall product pictures to Design@InteriorMall.com with the title "Customer Creations". We can't wait to see what all our customers have been up to.

NEW DIAPER CAKES

I just wanted to take some time to send out a new product update. One of our fabulous baby bedding companies has just launched a line of diaper cakes.

Each cake contains: Jersey Bodysuit (1), Jersey Bib (1), Twill Mini Floral Washcloth (1), Twill Large Floral Burp (1), Washcloth Toppers (2), 40 Diapers (size 1).
If you love these make sure to check out our large selection of baby bedding.

Summer Craft Projects

Spring brings renewal and fresh ideas and summer holds warm weekends at the lake or by the pool sharing good company with friends and family. To save money, many people are looking for alternative things to do instead of going to a movie or taking a weekend trip. While these small craft projects may not last an entire weekend, they are a good start and a great way to get your creative, crafty juices flowing.

A great afternoon project that is not only fun but an excellent way to change up your dinner table or picnic table for the summer time is Fabric Napkin Rings.

Choose your favorite light weight fabric, such as a bandana or anything 100% cotton and your favorite buttons. Cut your fabric into 6 x 9 inch strips. Fold each strip into thirds lengthwise and then into thirds widthwise. Sew a button onto one end about an inch from the edge. Make sure to cut a corresponding button hole on the opposite end and voila! You have a cute inexpensive table dressing.

If you are looking for a fun way to renew that old lamp shade, cover it with your favorite fabric. Begin your project by laying a large piece of butcher paper, brown wrapping paper or wax paper onto a table. Lay your lamp shade onto the paper with the seam alligning with the end of the paper. Roll the lamp shade on the paper until the paper covers the shade completely. You should end up right back where you started along the seam. Be sure to leave about an inch extra on the top, bottom and along the seam of the shade.

Next lay your piece of paper on top of your fabric being sure to pin the paper to the fabric. Cut the fabric using the paper as your guide.

Test to make sure your fabric is a good fit on the shade. Once tested, using either a spray adhesive or fabric glue, begin by brushing it on the back side of your fabric, then place your shade with the seam at the edge of the fabric as before and roll the shade along the fabric carefully checking that the fabric is not creasing or bubbling. To make sure your fabric fits over the top and bottom of the shade, clip your fabric every half inch. (If needed, close pin in certain places while the adhesive dries.)

Lastly, for all those beach goers this summer, a custom bag might just be the ticket. Check out this bright and colorful bag that one of our customer service representatives made.

Best of all, these great fabrics can be found at InteriorMall.com.

A FANtastic Idea!

With summer creeping in on most parts of the country, Interior Mall has been working on one of our newest websites http://www.hunterceilingfanstore.com/. Here, we have everything from ceiling fans, bathroom fans and vanity lighting, portable fans and all kinds of fan accessories. You can trust that you'll get only the best from Hunter Fans, in business since 1886.

Even http://www.interiormall.com/ is preparing for a sweltering summer. We have added hundreds of new fans to our website and we have fans for every hot summer need you may have. Here's a sneak peak at just a few of our favorites.

Interior Mall has an assortment of great fans. Some of our cutest fans are specifically for children. We have everything from animal fans to airplanes and almost everything in between. Most child fans, like the one seen here, have Whisper wind motors to ensure ultra quiet comfort for your child. Most fans also come with lifetime warranties so you can let Little Timmy play as rough as he wants around his new fan.

We also have outdoor ceiling fans and outdoor table and floor fans available. They have the sleek designs of a regular indoor fan but are UL Wet Listed to endure the outdoors. Outdoor fans have a no rust construction and make a wonderful addition to any backyard party. Once the party's over, you can feel free to leave your fans outdoors. (Fans should not be left outside in severe weather.)

If traditional isn't your thing, Interior Mall also has some interesting and Unique Fans. These fans range in size and shape, and make for an interesting conversation piece. These fans, like the one shown, are handcrafted metal and can be purchased from http://www.interiormall.com/ for under $100.

Finally, for the rough and tumble working man, we have heavy duty Jobsite Fans. These fans have 3 speeds and 150W halogen lights to brighten your work area. These fans can carry up to 200lbs of gear to your jobsite and come with a rugged wheel construction. Jobsite fans come with a 5 year warranty.

No matter what your style, or what your need, Interior Mall has a fan to keep you cool this summer.

Mother's Day Countdown

Officially, there are only 9 days left until Mother's Day. And in case anyone has ever wondered here's a bit of history on where Mother's Day actually came from.

Mother's Day goes back all the way to ancient Greece where Rhea, the Mother of the God's was praised. Later, early Christians used this day to honor the mother of Christ, Mary. This holiday would later include all mothers and would be celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent. Cakes were brought as gifts to mothers but lack of time once the Americas had been settled led to a declining participation.

After the Civil Way the celebration was re-introduced and later, on December 12, 1912 the Mother's Day International Association was born. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson declared the second Sunday of May to be observed as Mother's Day in honor of all mother's.

Like many others, we've all been scrambling around the office for great, one-of-a-kind gifts to honor some of the greatest women we know. We thought our beloved readers would love to know what we've come up with.

We found these great sweet smelling DIY sachets on the Martha Stewart website. All you need are four 4-in squares and a little sewing knowledge. Cut the squares out of your favorite printed or solid fabrics, we suggest some of our new Michael Miller cotton prints. Place fabrics right sides facing and sew sides together making sure to leave a 1-in opening. Turn fabric right side out and fill with lavender, cedar or any of mom's favorite scents.

While we were there, we also came across some beautiful and easy homemade earrings. Grab some unique tassels and earring backs that can be obtained from any craft store. Use pliers to open the loops in the earring backs and insert the tassels. Bend the loop back and you've got a unique set of earring any mom would love.

For those not inclined to crafty things, http://www.interiormall.com/ has some great gifts for mom for under $25. Also consider, a custom initial bottle stopper or a beautiful Olivia Riegel photo frame. Whatever the route you choose, crafty or otherwise, make sure to stop in for all the latest and greatest products from Interior Mall.

Love You Mom!

We Make Life Easy!

Carrie and I have been working like crazy putting up some great new products. After she put up Alexander Henry fabrics, she started working on beautiful children's bedding sets from Olive Kids. Bedding sets range from pirates to cowboys, flowers to cupcakes and all the dinos and trucks in between. Bedding sets are around $169 for comforter and sheet sets and the accessories start at only $9.00!

Meanwhile, I have been consumed by drapery rods and hardware. And by consumed, I mean I had a dream I was being pulled by a traverse rod last night! Besides my drapery nightmares, we have some amazing new products going up on our website http://www.interiormall.com/.

One of my favorites now, is the EasyPull Traverse Rod System. These traverse systems come in over 25 colors in single rods and double rods. They are one of the only decorative traverse rods that is still heavy duty, holding 8 lbs. per foot. These systems come with the track (from 4-12 ft.), decorative wood fascia, brackets for mounting, and snap in rings and glides. These systems come standard with a 72in cord drop which uses a unique pump action spring mechanism that allows a pull and release action that operates draperies with ease. The great news is that you never have to restring these! A right or left draw is already built in.

These are just some of the great new products Carrie and I are putting up daily. Check back at http://www.interiormall.com/ for more awesome new products!

Alexander Henry Fabrics Are Here!

Have we got some new fabric for you! Straight out of California comes Alexander Henry Fabric. These are some of the hottest fabrics on the market right now and we are pleased to announce that they are now available from InteriorMall.com. These super stylish and uber chic fabrics are inspired by art history, haute couture and the culture as a whole.

Each fabric starts out as a hand painted design from one of Alexander Henry's talented artists. The art then gets screen printed on high quality 100% cotton fabrics. Alexander Henry fabric can be found in many capacities: on garmets, uniforms, and even home furnishings.

Fabric designs include African fabrics, black and whites, character prints, Mexican themes, vintage prints, tattoo fabrics and much, much more! Whether you're into sports, pin ups, animals or skulls there is something for everyone in this collection. All of these fabrics are fun and colorful and rest assured they can only be found in our Alexander Henry collection.

Spring Cleaning

With Spring finally here there are lots of things around the home that probably need to be done. The first one that comes to mind is the ever dreaded but much needed Spring Cleaning. After a house has been used and abused all winter long it's now time to give it a little TLC. This usually includes pulling furniture out to clean behind it, apparently I have a dog... who knew, power washing windows, shutters and siding, and maybe even repainting or redecorating. Whatever your routine, Interior Mall has what it takes to make your home sparkle.

When it's 30° outside, or less depending on your climate, no one wants to open up a window to let some air in. Now that it is beginning to warm up though, how about replacing stuffy draperies and mini blinds? Start with a great wood blind or faux wood blind. Both offer a more sophisticated look and are great for kids, pets and clumsy spouses because they are easy to clean and won't bend or crack like regular mini blinds. Got a difficult sized window? No problem, both wood and faux wood blinds can be custom made to the exact size you need.

Once you've opened a window or two to show off your new blinds, why not really wow the neighbors with new draperies and some great new drapery rods from http://www.interiormall.com/. Choose from resin, wood, crystal clear, wire, or even metal. Each type of different material gives a different feel to your room. We even have swing arm rods, traverse rods, flexible rods and extra long curtain rods that extend up to 16 feet in length.

By now, you're good an tired but oh don't those new window treatments look fabulous! Now you need a great new chair or sofa and while your at http://www.interiormall.com/ pick out a great coffee table or ottoman to kick your feet up on, after all... you've done a lot of work.

Spring is Here... Almost!

Tomorrow is the first official day of Spring, but if you're weather looks anything like ours, Spring just cannot come soon enough. Interior Mall is here to give you the gift of Spring 24 hours early with the great new Spring line from Blissliving Home.

Not only do these designs look great, they are crafted from only the finest materials from around the world. Cotton from the Orient, silk from India and China and cotton jacquard from Italy all make this bedding oh so irresistible. And on top of great bedding, Blissliving provides all the essential bedroom accessories like accent pillows, throw blankets, small stools, candles, wall art and more!

Fall into bed and wake each morning to beautiful graphic designs and sheets that can have been best described around here as "butter." All available at http://www.interiormall.com/. While you're there, check out our other great bedding lines including Sferra, Melrose Home and, for the sports fan in your home, Sports Coverage and College Covers.

Go Away Winter Blues

If you are like us, you are done with sweaters, snow, and cold. Although we've been lucky this winter, we are ready for Spring. Now, we pride ourselves on great products and excellent customer service but we can't change the weather. So we've decided to bring Springtime to us and our customers early.

Carrie and I have been working furiously on getting all our new Spring products online. We have felt a breeze of Springtime air as we have been putting up these great new standing planters from Barreveled International. Planters range in sizes from small, medium, large and grande and can be found in almost any color to match your garden decor.

As if the planters hadn't already gotten us in the mood for Spring, these great new Jellybean rugs had us all wanting to grab our beach towels and our yellow polka dot bikinis and head off to the beach. These rugs are great for indoors and out and can be machine washed. They are mildew resistant and fade resistant and with over 300 choices available at InteriorMall.com you can find one for every room and outdoor space in your home.

While your at InteriorMall.com, check out our outdoor fabric lines too. Stripes, florals, and solids great for outdoor upholstery, pillows and more.

We've got everything you need for spring because we are just as ready for it as you!