JanYOUary 2014 Décor Guide
Revitalize your space for the new year with these easy ideas for a clean, fresh and organized home.
New Year, New Space
It's a new year and it's time to focus on you! Let's get organized and create a beautiful environment with new décor.
made just for YOU
It's a new year and that means one thing: new décor! Start off by revitalizing any room in your home with a Michaels Custom Frame. With over 550 mouldings and 450 mat colours, it's easy to find your style.
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Tip: Stacked Frames
Stacked frames can create depth to hold your favourite items. Let our Certified Custom Frame Experts help you design yours.
Tip: Custom Mats
Whether bold hues or creamy neutrals, adding a custom mat will add colour and a layer of acid-free protection to your artwork.
Tip: Meet The Trend Team
Our trend team travels the world to find inspiration for all of our handcrafted mouldings and beautiful mats. Meet the team and find out more.
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Tip: Custom Sized Mirrors
Add depth, light & style to any room with a custom sized mirror. Available in any size, up to 40"x60", with either clear or antique finish options. Complete it with a custom frame.
Your Walls, Your Story
Time to show your style. Let's choose the perfect frame and create a gorgeous gallery.
framed by YOU
Framing photos and artwork is the easiest way to show a little bit of your personality in your home. Find a new style (or a few!) that fits you.
Tip: Tabletop Frames
Our Studio Décor® tabletop frames come in a variety of sizes and styles, all to fit your personal taste.
Tip: Create a Focal Point
Our Studio Décor® tabletop frames come in a variety of sizes and styles, all to fit your personal taste.
DIY: Open Back Frame Family Organizer
Keep everyone on track with this simple organization system.
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DIY: "Live Well" Frame
Add your favourite saying to the mix by framing and displaying it along with your personal snapshots.
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the story of YOU
This year, let your walls do the talking. Frame what you love, and express yourself in every room.
Tip: Printed Letters
Print letters in a fun font off your home computer and use them as décor, to add emotion to your collage or as a monogram, like we've done here!
DIY: Frame the Special Moments
Use a shadowbox to display your favourite pictures and mementos together in one place.
DIY: 7 Steps For The Perfect Gallery Wall
Use this easy framing guide to create your unique gallery wall.
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An Organized Space for YOU
After the holidays, most of us need a little help cleaning up. Start fresh this year with some of our easiest (and prettiest!) organization systems – baskets, buckets or boxes!
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DIY: Basket Dog Bed
Fido will be super comfy in this cozy dog bed – made from one of our own Ashland® Baskets!
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DIY: Bathroom Organization: Wall Storage Basket
Keep your towels within reach with this ingenious basket idea!
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DIY: Bathroom Organization: Linen Closet
Adding simple, yet durable painted labels to your baskets help everyone keep bathroom clutter to a minimum.
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Did YOU Know?
The average person spends 7 hours a week looking for things? Let's find some simple solutions to organize your everyday.
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Tip: Modular Storage
Our Recollections™ storage pieces are modular, pick your favourites and you can configure them to fit your needs.
DIY: Personalized Wall Letters
Inspire your walls to inspire YOU! Choose your favourite word, and add it to your space to keep you motivated throughout the year.
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DIY: Kids' Room: Iris® Case Supply Storage
Teach 'em to organize young, it will stay with them forever! Iris® Cases are perfect for storing their art supplies, books and everything in between.
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Everything YOU Need
Make life easier, conquer clutter and keep it all at your fingertips with smart storage solutions for every room. See our newest ideas in store!
Create a Space for YOU
Treat yourself to a beautiful environment. Dedicate a space in your home where you're surrounded by colours, textures and décor items that make you happy.
a space YOU can call your own
Get inspired with these fresh décor ideas from the new Ashland® Signature Accents™ Modern Romance Collection.
Modern Romance collection in stores 1/10/14
Freshen Things Up
Everyone needs a place to unwind. Create a calming hideaway just for you with new décor, candles and greenery that lasts forever.
a look YOU will love
Add some colour to your indoor space with the Ashland® Botanical Garden Collection
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Tip: Hydrangeas
Tip: Winter is over and the fireplace stands at the centre of the room. Empty and alone. Add a cheerful basket full of hydrangeas to dress it up for spring.
Tip: coloured Bottles
Place coloured bottles where the sun can reach them, it will glow through the glass and give your room a subtle, colourful glow.
Botanical Garden collection in stores 12/20/13
an outdoor space for YOU
Create an inviting outdoor area that you don't have to water. You'll have everyone envious of your green thumb (we won't tell)!
DIY: Create A Succulent Wall
Add green to your space by framing a faux living wall. Moss, succulents and ferns were used here, but you can choose any greenery you like.
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Did YOU Know?
Tip: Pre-Made Plants
Pre-made potted succulents and plants take a lot of the work out of decorating. Just set them on a table, chair or shelf and you're done!
Garden Collection in stores 12/20/13
A Little Personality
No two kitchens should look the same. Spice up your cooking space with new customized accents and fun statement pieces.
customize YOUR kitchen
It's the place we most love to hang out,
make it yours with bright, cheery décor.
TIP: Ashland® Dried Wreath
Dried florals give you a pretty pop of colour and a true natural look. Pick up a premade wreath for an easy accent.
TIP: 3 Section Wooden Container with Flowers
A simple floral box can be used thoughout the year - just change out the potted flowers inside!
DIY: Pickled Mason Jars
Cook up some homemade inspiration with these fun market inspired jars!
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DIY: Chalkboard Frame Menu
Let the family know what that great smell is with this easy framed chalkboard.
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DIY: Large Storage: Ball Jars
Make storage stylish by adding fabric and ribbon trims to your jars.
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SNEAK PEEK! Farmer's Market Collection in stores 1/24/14
Ashland® Signature Accents™ Farmer's Market Ceramic Jars with Chalkboard Labels
Make pantry storage a breeze with these colourful lidded-jars.
Ashland® Signature Accents™ Farmer's Market Ceramic Strawberry & Egg Crates
These colourful, trendy crates can be used for storing your farm fresh edibles, or use them in your décor for a pop of colour!
Ashland® Signature Accents™ Farmer's Market Chef Collection
No kitchen is complete without a chef! These cute little guys will add a touch of whimsy to your décor.
Ashland® Signature Accents™ Farmer's Market Dried Floral Roosters
For a more rustic look, choose a dried florals in the shape of your favourite rise and shine animal!
Make Playtime Fun
What better way to be a kid at heart, than to play. Give them a creative space that will transform everyday things into extraordinary adventures.
A Colourful Place For YOU
Keep imagination alive by creating a bright and colourful environment
DIY: Iris Craft Supply Storage
Label each of their crafts so they can keep it all together
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DIY: Giraffe Shadow Box Décor
Frame up their favourite toys with bright backgrounds to make a statement.
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DIY: Large Painted Animals
Super cute, and on trend, spray paint large plastic animals and use as weights.
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DIY: Painted Decorative Boxes
Brighten up our standard decorative boxes by painting them in florescent shades!
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DIY: Chevron Bookcase Backdrop
Add texture to a plain bookcase by lining it with fun fabric that complements the décor.
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DIY: Pom Pom Garland
So easy to make, a fun pom pom garland adds whimsy to this room.
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A Place For YOU
Wherever you call home, create a space were you can relax and enjoy for years to come!