Quote Originally Posted by PYMOM View Post
I would do some kind of accents like tall stand alone candle holders with one candle of each color. Or if you did do wall hangings, maybe a simple canvass of solid color and hang it like a diamond to contrast against the squares...but thats just my opinon.....Im sure it will look great whatever you decide
Oh big metal candle holders with maybe big black or dark brown candles...ohhhhh!! OMG...I totally want to shop for you now. lol

As far as the blinds ...I have the dogs and though they don't climb up it...they do stick those noses in them all the time. I would just leave room for the cats at the bottom...(pull them up a bit). We had custom wood blinds put in our house and it has been close to 4 years now. They still look brand new. Make sure if you do get them...that the person measures EACH window. Even though they look the same size...they could be a 1/2 inch off. This way they fit perfect. Also when we have the window open...we lift the blinds so that they are not banging. But they have been really really sturdy. Plus the extra bonus...it doesn't get hair on it.

Now we did not go with the high end Hunter Douglass stuff....we actually went with a local guy out here that custom makes them himself. It was half the price...but still very nice. Still it does run pretty high. Also you can get a top trim for the blinds and you can go very plain or very intracet...it really finishes them off nicely though

I sooooooooo love decorating stuff....lol