This ornate pair of cypress wood Chinese Window Panels ($3,750) originally had an architectural (yet decorative) purpose in 19th century China. But, their greek key pattern, which is very popular these days, certainly gives the screen a sort of à la mode flair. I'd love to see them used in a home's interior, rather than its structure, and I'm wondering what ideas you have for them.
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I love to leave my windows and doors wide open, so I can enjoy the breeze when I'm indoors and out. That is, if lovely Spring or Summer weather is in full effect, and it's not frostbite-temperature time. But, I recently had some house guests who did not share my sentiment, and I realized the house can feel a bit claustrophobic when it's sealed completely shut!
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Got streaks? Use horizontal strokes when cleaning your windows inside, and vertical strokes outside. That way, if you wind up with streaks on your windows, you'll know automatically which side of the window they're coming from.
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The Company Store, a great resource for basic home décor items, is currently offering significant discounts on window, furniture, rug, accessory, organic bed and bath, and custom items. Whether you're in the market for a mod Flokati, a classic sisal, a simple side table, a fresh set of organic towels, or a custom storage bench, they're bound to have something for you. Or, feel free to snatch up all of the above, just make sure you save something for me.
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Have you assembled your home cleaning kit yet? If you have, you're in luck, because I have a great Recipe For Clean for getting your windows sparkling. Use it on glass surfaces, windows, and mirrors to get all of these reflective surfaces so fresh and so clean.
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If you live in a city rental with security bars on your windows, I don't blame you for wanting to tear them off. But that wouldn't be safe, would it? You can kick the penitentiary look and perk up those windows by hanging photos and souvenirs on them with some cute, decorative magnets or super strong and tiny Mighties magnets.
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Unless your home is newly built, it's likely that a winter breeze creeps in through at least one window. An obvious, but expensive solution would be to replace the window. The next, to cover the opening with an unsightly towel. 
Did you pick the short stick and wind up with a bedroom sans windows? Do you toil away in a basement office or art studio day in and day out? Or do you just live in a city where direct sunlight and trees are scarce? 
Have your windows been painted shut for 20 years? Or did you experience an absence of thought and accidentally paint them shut? This tip will liberate your windows and have you breathing fresh air in no time, bringing new life to your home. 
