A topiary is a classic style of sculptured green plant. A topiary can be something very simple or very ornate. You may have seen some about downtown Geneva as natural aspects of a yard. Not far from Janeen Home Decor we have spotted some jumping deer, and a Victorian couple out for a walk. But …
Design Tips | How to Repurpose An Old Window Into A Vintage Coatrack
It is always great to find a new use for something old. It is the green thing do, and when you’re done you have an interesting object with a good story. I probably got this idea originally from Pinterest. Isn’t it amazing the creative projects you can find there? These wooden windows came out of …
Refreshing Your Silks
Did you know your silk flower arrangements need to be refreshed? Over time they get worn and dusty, and when they do that is the perfect time to bring them into Janeen Home Decor! Janeen will take your arrangement apart, clean everything from the pot exterior and interior, wash the silks she can, replace the …
Decorating Chandeliers for Spring
February is a great month at Janeen Home Décor. Spring is springing up all over the store! We have so many new items that get me really excited about the upcoming season – everything turning green again, a beautiful spectrum of color as flowers bloom, and even the change of colors in our wardrobes. I’ve …
Color Inspiration
I have always been inspired by color. We can associate certain colors with a season, memory or a feeling. A deep orange can conjure up thoughts of pumpkin patches or even pumpkin pies at Thanksgiving. Whatever the color and association, one thing is clear: certain colors can evoke different feelings. This is a huge thing …
Janeen loves Pinterest!
Janeen loves fun ideas that you can garage sale or dumpster dive for. Pinterest is a great source for inspiration. There are so many things that people are quick to throw out or sell that can be repurposed for your home. Here are a few ideas: Old suitcases can be mounted on the wall and …
Fun & Bright – Poly Mesh Fabric!
“I just love the front of your store. It is so much fun.” We hear that all the time from customers as they come through the front door of our home décor shop. They are talking about the poly mesh material that Janeen weaves into the grapevine over the front display windows. …
Make your own vase arrangement!
Every day is different in our shop, but we’re always arranging flowers and stems. I thought I would show the design process step-by-step for making a beautiful vase arrangement. This arrangement is going to be large because the design elements, the vase and stems are big. You need to start with good quality materials that work …