Rejuvenate Your Home for the New Year!

2010 is winding down and 2011 is just around the corner.  As many of us are ready to start a new year, it is not only a time of reflection but it is also a time of change.  How can you make the new year absolutely amazing?  A way to make it fabulous is to focus on your own personal sanctuary, also known as your humble abode.  By working on your house, you will find that it will not only freshen your atmosphere, but your mood as well!

So what are some ways for you to concentrate on making your home clean, fresh and rejuvenated?

• Get a few, small new pieces of furniture to freshen up the overall look and feel of your room.  For example, a new mirror for your hallway or a bold end table to liven up the living room.

• Freshen up the bedroom.  Have you been wanting a new bed frame for quite some time and simply haven't gotten around to getting one?  Now is the time!  It's amazing what new pieces in the bedroom will do for you!

• Use vibrant colors mixed with neutrals.  The fact of the matter is, neutral colors will always remain stylish.  Utilize browns, greys and blacks while adding some beautiful jewel tones to the mix.  This will really make your room pop!  A favorite that will be seen in 2011?  Mixing creams, greys and chartreuse (yellow/green).   

• Use different textures!  Mix smooth, rich woods with metal or perhaps suede with lush fur.  By doing so, you are creating an aesthetically pleasing room for all to enjoy.  Add texture with pillows, throws and other accessories.

There are so many different ways to make your home just as new as the new year!  For more information on furniture and ways to make your house fabulous, contact Boulevard Bazaar.

Boulevard Bazaar Announces Facebook Give-a-way Winner!

Boulevard Bazaar had a contest in light of the wonderful holiday season.  We wanted to show our appreciation to our customers by having a $250 store credit give-a-way to one of our lucky Facebook friends!

The winner of the $250 store credit holiday give-a-way, Lisa Marie Nisely, was announced today, December 24th.  Congratulations to Lisa and we would like to give a special thanks to all of you who participated!

Boulevard Home Furnishings Bazaar has been selling fantastic finds on one of a kind furniture and fabrics in Charlotte, North Carolina since 2003.  At our store located in the South End neighborhood, we provide a unique furnishings Bazaar experience – a marketplace with rows of furniture featuring fantastic finds on one of a kinds, sumptuous sofas, luxurious rugs, fabulous fabrics, exotic wood cabinets and tables, comfy chairs, much more, and everything else.  Not to mention, the prices are fantastic for high-end furniture and accessories.  Be sure to stop by our store or shop for a portion of our furniture finds online! 

Boulevard Bazaar is wishing you and your loved ones a very happy holiday! 

Last Minute Holiday Gifts!

Boulevard Bazaar is a fabulous furniture market place located in South End in Charlotte, NC.  At Boulevard Bazaar, you can find one-of-a-kind furniture finds as well as great decor, accessories, fabric, rugs and so much more!  Not a North Carolina resident?  Don't fret.  We have an online store that contains some of our wonderful merchandise!

Christmas will be here before you know it and for many, last minute shopping is a must.  We want to make sure your holidays are stress-free, the less chaos, the better.  Let us help you find a wonderful holiday gift for yourself or your loved ones!

Below are some great last minute holiday gift ideas!

1.  Baguio Mirror, $375.00.
This item has a beige stone frame with a small dark green stone inlay border that frames the round, beveled mirror. This mirror looks great in any room - dining room, living room, bedroom, hallway - anything goes!  What a fabulous holiday gift!

2.  Spanish Side Table, $375.00.
A round planked pecan top rests on a forged steel base. The forged steel base is crafted from a series of scrolled cyma curved legs, joined by a circular stretcher.  Late 17th Century European styling.  What a great find for someone's living room.  Who wouldn't love this elegant and romantic table for their home?

3.  Qing Drink Table, $150.00
Styled in the fashion of Chinese furniture from the early 17th Century Qing Dynasty. A round molded top rests over four shaped legs that are joined by a round galleried shelf.  This table is fabulous and can truly make your room pop.

These are just some of the fabulous pieces of furniture that Boulevard Bazaar has to offer!  Shop online or check out our store in South End for decor, accessories, fabric, furniture and much more!

How to Decorate and Host the BEST Holiday Party!

The holidays are here and you've decided to host a holiday party at your home.  Stressed out?  No worries.  Here is a guide with ideas to get your house prepared!

1.  Decide: Do you have everything you need?
Be sure that you have everything that you need to prepare for the party.  Depending on how many guests you are planning on having, you should decide if you need any extra chairs, tables, etc.  Do you have the decorations and items you need for the party?  These are all factors to consider.


2.  Cleaning is not just for the Spring!
It may not be "Spring cleaning" time just yet.  However, it is the holiday time and you want your house to look as fabulous as possible before your guests arrive.  Try not to save it for the last minute, it is not worth adding to your stress!  If you clean a day or two prior, it will allow you to get it out of the way and let you concentrate on the upcoming festivities!

3.  Choose a theme.
What look and vibe are you trying to achieve?  Are you stumped on the theme?  Below are some great ideas for starting your holiday party!

• Winter Wonderland:  Create a sophisticated setting of blues, whites, glitter and shine!  Hang snowflake decorations, put fuzzy snowballs in a decorative bowl, fill hurricanes with fake snow or ornaments and really set the mood.  

• Tacky Christmas Sweater Party:  Who can resist?  Have your guests pull out their tackiest Christmas sweaters and wear them to the party.  Decorate your home in a humorous and tasteless way!  Hang streamers everywhere and be sure to decorate with plenty of red and green!  

• Gift Wrapping Christmas Party:  This is a GREAT way for everyone to get together, enjoy hors d'oeuvres while productively wrapping gifts.  Have everyone bring a small dish, a role of wrapping paper and their gifts to wrap and you've got yourself a party!  Be sure to make a holiday playlist to get everyone in the gift wrapping spirit!  

• Cookie Decorating Party or Gingerbread House Decorating Party:  What could be more fun than getting together with close friends and family and decorating your own cookies or gingerbread houses?  This is wonderful for all ages and truly gets everyone in the holiday spirit.  Be sure your cookies are already prepared so that all you need to do is ice them and decorate!  If you choose to do a gingerbread house decorating party, be sure that all gingerbread houses are already assembled, or have each person bring their own!  

4.  Decorate Accordingly.

Now that you have chosen your theme, decorate to make the experience one to remember.  Break out the holiday dinnerware, lights, mistletoe, wreath, holiday doormat and other decor for this time of year.  You want your home to be both welcoming and festive for the occasion.  By doing so, you will truly set the mood and create a joyous setting for all.

If you are hosting a holiday party, be sure to make your guests feel welcome and at home.  The holidays are for celebrating, giving and sharing.  Boulevard Bazaar is wishing you all the best this season!  

Home for the Holidays

As today begins the first day of December, along with it comes the holiday madness.  Many people are gearing up for out of town guests, holiday dinners, and gift exchanging with family and friends.   It is truly the most wonderful time of the year.  Everyone is happy and joyous and no matter how tough times are, the holidays are where everyone comes together as one and celebrates life and family. 

Perhaps you are getting ready to host a holiday dinner at your home and are preparing for guests to visit.  Whether it is family, friends or co-workers, getting your house ready for such an event can be both stressful and difficult, especially with all of the other activities that come with the holidays.  But there is no need to worry, as there are many different ways to make your home feel magical this December.  

Below are some quick tips on how you can get your home ready for the holidays!

• Decorate your dining room table.  There is nothing that is more inviting than a vibrant and warm dining room table with gorgeous table linens, napkins, candle holders and other decor.  All that is missing is the delicious home cooked holiday meal!  Try dressing up the dining room table as much as possible.  This is the time to use bold colors that are reminiscent of the holidays such as rich reds, sparkling metallics and deep greens.  Try a table runner or a plate charger to jazz up your dinnerware.

•  Subtle Accents.  As much as everyone enjoys decorating for the holidays, at times, people tend to over-do it.  The best way to decorate without stressing yourself out is to use subtle accent pieces.  Why?  First and for most, it will make your life easier in the end and lastly, it will give your home a great deal of unique character as the common phrase is said to be true..."less is more".  Get a few cinnamon scented pine cones (found at craft stores) and fill a glass vase with them.  Perhaps you can even fill a centerpiece bowl with ornaments to make your home look festive.  The possibilities are infinite.

• Decorate Near Your Front and Back Doors.  Add pointsettias to your steps to make your home look festive for the holidays.  Find a new holiday doormat that works for the season.  A wreath for your door with complete the total look and can be done quite inexpensively.

 The best part of decorating is having the freedom to do how much or how little you desire and thinking outside of the box.  Not finding the table cloth you are looking for?  Why not purchase your own fabric and make your own table linen?  There is so much versatility when it comes to this time of year as you can truly create your own special look to ensure that everyone feels at home for the holidays.