Give Casa Vilora Interiors Gift Certificates For Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is just a couple of weeks away. And in case you are struggling with what to get your sweetheart, you should consider giving her (or him) the gift of an interior design consultation – which will hopefully lead to a beautiful interior makeover that you both will enjoy for years to come

Casa Vilora Interiors Gift Certificates are available for our design consultations as well as for design services.

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You can purchase a gift certificate for as little as $96 which can be used towards a one hour design consultation. If you desire more than one hour, simply increase the quantity to the hours needed.

Casa Vilora Interiors gift certificates are also available in other dollar amounts up to $10,000 and can be purchased for any one of our design services, including Mail Order Decorator, which is a design service available to those who live outside of the Houston area.

Of course if you need to purchase a gift certificate above $10,000, simply increase the quantity to equal the dollar amount, or use the special text box for special instructions.

Design by Veronica Solomon, Casa Vilora Interiors Photography by: Diana Simonetta

Design by Veronica Solomon, Casa Vilora Interiors
Photography by: Diana Simonetta

Give the gift of a beautiful design similar to the one above to the one you love. To see more of my work, please click here to view my portfolio

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From now through Valentine’s Day (February 14th), I am offering a complimentary one hour consultation with every gift certificate purchased! (a $95 value). This will be sent as a separate gift certificate along with your purchase. You can choose to keep it for yourself or re-gift it to someone else.

Starting February 1st through February 14, I am also offering $50 off plus free shipping on any purchase over $300.00 on my Ecwid storefront. Bill Me Later is now available as a payment option

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A Casa Vilora Interiors gift certificate is a great way to give your sweetheart a lasting and beautiful gift that he or she will use and enjoy every single day.

Please contact me with any questions about my design services. Click VeronicaSolomon.com to view my full profile. You can also connect with me through social media

Have a Terrific Thursday!

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Be Inspired!

Veronica Solomon

Veronica Solomon


 

 

 

 

 

 

Casa Vilora Interiors Turns 6 Years Old!

This month, Casa Vilora Interiors turns 6 years old!! Yay!!!

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Through all the ups and downs of running an Interior Design business, I can say that I am truly blessed to be doing what I love.

I started out several years ago working for homebuilders and design studios before I decided to make the big move to entrepreneur in January 2008.

I started out as a home based design studio with one fabric line and buying mostly from retail sources for my clients. After a while, my client base and resource library grew so large that I decided to lease a space where my clients could come to me and see all the resources available to them.

Over the years Casa Vilora interiors has grown to include No Naked Windows, (an online shopping resource for custom drapery panels on a budget), my online Ecwid storefront which features decorative products for the home, and of course this blog, the Naked Decorator. It continues to grow, and I am very proud of my accomplishments.

I am so thankful to all the wonderful clients I have had the pleasure of working with over the years. I am so honored that you have entrusted me with your homes and lives. I will continue to deliver beautiful and comfortable spaces designed for real family living.

Our mission statement says it all:

“We are a customer focused design firm that operates with honesty and integrity and treat every client the way we would want to be treated. We provide turn-key design and remodeling services and  custom window treatment fabrication that exceed the expectations of our clients who desire a professional, signature style for their home and small office. Our goal is to provide our clients with beautiful and functional interiors that reflect their lifestyle, personality and style, while respecting their budget. Our passion for people and helping each client achieve their unique vision for their ideal home and lifestyle drives us to collaborating with the highest level of trade professionals and design resources. we create interiors that are timelessly elegant and comfortably chic that enhance the lives of our clients”

Here’s a throw back to two of my very first projects:

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Casa Vilora Interiors

 

Thanks for helping me celebrate 6 years of beauty and fun!!

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As a special gift to you, I am offering a discount of 20% off any item or service on our online store through the month of January. Click here now to go shopping for custom drapery panels, bedding, doggy styles, gift certificates and much more!

Use Coupon Code BDAY6 at checkout

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Please contact me for more information about a Casa Vilora Interiors gift certificate and our design services. You don’t have to be local to Houston to take advantage of my personalized design services. My Mail Order Decorator design service is perfect if you don’t mind rolling up your sleeves and managing your own design project. It is a great way to take advantage of the wide range of design services offered by Casa Vilora Interiors for a lot less. Mail Order Decorator is a do-it-yourselfer’s option for great interior design. See my online store for more information.

Happy Thursday!

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Something Extra From Milkster

For those of you who read my previous blog post about Discovering Milkster, you will no doubt now be familiar with their amazing and very unique products. Perhaps you have already created a collection of your favorite pieces, or have already claimed an item or two as your own. If you missed that post, see it here

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Wooden Waterfall Coffee Table by Paul Kruger

In case you were on the fence about making a purchase soon, Milkster is offering you a little something extra to help you make that decision.

Milkster was so overwhelmed by the positive response to my blog post that they would like to offer a special promotional discount on your first purchase on Milkster.com

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Wood Print Geometric Unique iPhone Case

Here’s how to use your special promotional discount:

  1. This Promo code gives you $20 discount off *any* of the products promoted by The Naked Decorator blog post.
  2. To use this code find something you love, add it to your cart and proceed to checkout. Then use the promocode: NEWDESIGN
  3. This discount is valid on orders of $50 and up and cannot be combined with any other promotional discount.
  4. If you don’t find an amazing design you are looking for today, don’t worry new products are added everyday and if you sign up for their newsletter you will be notified on Tuesday of new products straight from the artisans.
  5. You have 7 days from the day you sign up to use this discount code.
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Sugar Glass Cocktail – Set of 10

Click here to be directed to The Milkster Store to shop for amazing products and redeem your promotional discount

I’d love to know what items made it into your shopping cart. Please share with us!

As you can see, I love sharing my favorites with you all

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Spoon Lamp by Studio Verissimo

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Bommelpouf Coloured by MYK

Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Shopping! :-)

 

Linking up to the following bloggy parties this weekend:


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@ Serenity Now Blog
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home
Fabulously Creative Friday @ Jennifer Rizzo

Weekend Wrap Up Party @ Tatertots and Jello
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
Show and Tell Saturday @ Be Different
Overflowing With Creativity @It’s Overflowing
Think Pink Sunday @Flamingo Toes
Nifty Thrifty Sunday @Nifty Thrifty Things

Be Inspired!

Veronica Solomon

Veronica Solomon

 

I Am A Top Mommy Blogs Blogger! Yay Me!

 

I’m sure some of my fellow bloggers can relate to this: It’s hard getting noticed in the vast blogosphere.

As an Interior Decorator who blogs about design trends, tips and inspiration, as well as my life as a business owner and single mom, it is hard standing out from the crowd. I mean, what I write about isn’t that unique, so I have been searching for ways to help The Naked Decorator stand out just a bit more.

Speaking of things I blog about, here are my top 13 posts of 2013. Feel free to revisit and comment

One of my big goals for 2014 is to take my design business, my online store and my blog to the next level. As I mentioned in a previous post about my goals for 2014, I am planning a major overhaul for the image of my websites, online store and blog. I am also planning to network heavily, both face to face and online.

One major step in the right direction is being a part of Top Mommy Blogs. What an honor to have been accepted into this elite group of mommy bloggers. If you are not familiar with Top Mommy Blogs, it is a ranked and rated directory of some of the best blogs and resources geared towards moms. Top Mommy Blogs has several categories ranging from Family life, adoptions, home-schooling, postpartum depression, to fashion & style, home & garden and everything in between. They strive to bring all things mommy related into one easy to use directory. I am so happy to be a part of this group, and to be able to share my thoughts, experiences and ideas and maybe inspire fellow moms out there. Please take a look at The Top Mommy Blogs site

Many of you have voted for me to rank higher in the Top Mommy Blogs directory, and for that I am very grateful. You can continue to vote for me daily to help me rank even higher. When I first joined, I was in the 673rd position overall and I think #19 in my category (Home and Garden). Today, thanks to you my wonderful friends, I am in #2 position in the Home and Garden category, and #72 overall. How amazing is that? I couldn’t be more proud of you and all your help getting there.

What this means for The Naked Decorator is more visibility and just being able to share my small slice of the world with others and hopefully make some new friends in the process. If just one mommy, or anyone out there for that matter, finds some inspiration and value in what I write, then it is all worth it

Please check out Top Mommy Blogs and keep the votes, ratings and comments coming. Here’s how to vote, rate and comment.

Click on the Top Mommy Blog icon below. This takes you directly to the home page which automatically counts as a vote, as long as it’s clicked from my blog.
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To rate and comment, please click on the Home and Garden category from the menu on the right. You will find me, The Naked Decorator listed in the #2 position. Click one of the cupcakes to rate me and leave a comment.

Here’s a screen shot of what the Home and Garden page looks like

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Here also is a screenshot showing The Naked Decorator in the #72 position overall (from all categories)

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I am so blessed to be a part of The Top Mommy Blogs Directory. I thank you again for allowing me the opportunity to inspire. Anything that helps to make a mom’s life that much easier is something I will no doubt enjoy.

On a side note, I am sure that if you use Facebook for business, you are aware of the changes that have negatively affected business pages and our ability to reach our fans. Many businesses are seeking new ways to get in front of their fans without having to pay to promote – Many have turned to Google+. I am one of those business pages and I would love to have you join me on Google+. Here’s my badge if you’d like to join me there.



Another group that I am a part of that I’d like to mention is the Master Designer. This group seeks to gracefully share our Christian faith with anyone who is interested in knowing more. We believe that design is a high calling – one that can improve the life of others, fosters relationships and create joy

I will share more about this great group in a separate post. For now, please view the groups Manifesto to see what we are about

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Please be sure to subscribe to our blog to see all the great things we have in store for 2014. I promise that we will return to our regular Interior Design related posts once I return from my business trip to Florida. I look forward to providing you with information, ideas, tips, and always - inspiration.

Please click here for my full profile where you can contact me, connect with me, view my portfolio and visit my online store

Be Inspired!

Veronica Solomon

Veronica Solomon

Throw Giveaway Winner!!

Our Fan Appreciation Day was a great success! Thank you all for your awesome response to the chance to Pick My Brain. Many of you sent emails with your pressing decorating questions and challenges and I promise I will answer each one by the end of next week. Thank you for taking the time to write to me…..I am very honored.

We are so very pleased that many of you took advantage of our special savings on the quality designer products available through our online store. Thanks for placing your orders.

And of course, thank you for all the entries in our Throw Giveaway! I am so excited to announce who the lucky winner is! Keep reading to find out!! :-) :-) :-) I can’t wait!!!

Here at Casa Vilora Interiors and No Naked Windows we truly believe that it’s all about you - our clients and fans! We live by our mission statement:

“We are a customer focused design firm that operates with honesty and integrity and treat every client the way we would want to be treated. We provide turn-key design and remodeling services and  custom window treatment fabrication that exceed the expectations of our clients who desire a professional, signature style for their home and small office. Our goal is to provide our clients with beautiful and functional interiors that reflect their lifestyle, personality and style, while respecting their budget. Our passion for people and helping each client achieve their unique vision for their ideal home and lifestyle drives us to collaborating with the highest level of trade professionals and design resources. we create interiors that are timelessly elegant and comfortably chic that enhance the lives of our clients”

Quite a mouthful :-) but true….that is the culture here at Casa Vilora Interiors and No Naked Windows

And now it’s time for the big reveal!!

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Watch this short video to find out. Give a thumbs up if you like the video :-)

That’s right……Congratulations Patsy Cormier, you are the winner of the Throw Giveaway!!

You get to choose one of the six choices given. Please send me an email to [email protected] with your choice and the address to send it to. Your throw will be drop-shipped directly from my supplier. You will be notified immediately if the throw chosen is not available, and asked to select a new one. Please allow 2-3 weeks for your throw to arrive. We must receive your email by Thursday, December 19th to claim your prize or a new winner will be chosen. Congratulations again and thanks to everyone who participated!!

Here are your choices again.

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Good luck picking one! :-)

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Thank you all for your birthday wishes on my special day. I had a wonderful day!

Please click here to connect with us or to contact us about our design services. You can view our portfolio here

Have a fabulous Friday everyone!

Be Inspired!

Veronica Solomon

Veronica Solomon

 

 

Celebrating Fan Appreciation Day Today!

Happy Fan Appreciation Day to you all! :-) :-) :-)

Today is the big day! I am very thankful for all my fans and clients each and  every day, but I have set aside today, Thursday December 12, to make that my focus. So celebrate with me!! :-)

Cool and the Gang, I couldn’t have said it better myself :-)

Many of you have taken advantage of the opportunity to Pick My Brain. I received several emails with your questions and design dilemma, and I promise to respond to each one within the next few days. I am so honored by your overwhelming response.

There is still time to enjoy some great savings on our online store. From now until midnight tonight, you can use coupon code LUVMYFANS15 and receive 15% off all merchandise plus free shipping! SHOP NOW!

……..And, LAST CHANCE to enter the Throw Giveaway! You could be the lucky wiinner of a beautiful new throw – your choice from six beautiful options. Here they are again.

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Fill out the form below to enter. The winner will be announced, tomorrow (Friday, December 13th).

 

Please see my previous blog posts Fan Appreciation Day at Casa Vilora Interiors and Fan Appreciation Day Giveaway for details.

And not to forget……Today is my birthday! Yayyyy me! :-)

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Well you don’t have to sing……unless you want to :-)

Today will be spent pampering myself just a bit…..nails, hair and all that girly stuff……Well maybe some fabric selections too……I can’t stay away :-)

Happy Fan Appreciation Day, and thanks again for being so awesome!

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Be Inspired!

Veronica Solomon

Veronica Solomon

 

Christmas Chair Decorations

If you are struggling to find simple but festive ideas for Christmas decorations, then you are in for a treat.

Decorating your dining room chairs or breakfast room chairs is quite simple and have such spectacular results. I found a few awe inspiring Christmas chair decorations from various sources that I would like to share with you. Pictures are captioned with the various sources. Enjoy!

Who says wreaths are just for front doors? A wonderful Christmas wreath is always very timeless and elegant

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BPF Holiday House

The Big Guy himself would want to sit on this chair for his milk and cookie treat :-)

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BPF Holiday House

I just love the simplicity of this apple garland. Look how beautifully the red apples pop against the white chair.

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BPF Holiday House

How beautiful is this chair! I love the red bow against the greenery. Classic Christmas!

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BPF Holiday House

Very natural and beautiful. These look like cuttings from someon’s backyard

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Here’s a great way to use those pine cones collecting in the backyard :-)

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Home Trend Design

There is just something about the red satin ribbon against the white slipcovers. Very elegant

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Ice Trail Blog

What’s Christmas without jingle bells? :-)

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Better Homes and Gardens

I love this plaid ribbon. Very appropriate for a more casual Christmas decor

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Better Homes and Gardens

For a little lot-a bit of whimsy, bring Frosty inside :-)

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Simple and natural, great combination!

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Better Homes and Gardens

 

Often people temporarily remove a big piece of furniture to place their Christmas tree. This is a great way to fill any dead space or empty corner that may result.

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Better Homes and Gardens

If you want to impress your dinner guests and be the hostess with the mostest, try this simple idea.

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BPF Holiday House

 

Which one of these chair decorations is your favorite? Leave me a comment below! Mine is the apple garland. Simple and unique :-)

For chair decoration ideas for all occasions, check out this Pinterest board that I came across from Jen Needham. Very inspiring!

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Don’t forget that this Thursday, December 12th is Fan Appreciation Day at Casa Vilora Interiors and No Naked Windows. Grab your coupon to save 15% on all orders plus free shipping on our online store! Coupon code LUVMYFANS15. Plus you can Pick my brain by sending an email to [email protected] with one decorating question or challenge you’d like me to answer or address for you.

There is still time to join in the fun by entering the Throw Giveaway! The winner will be announced on Friday, December 13th. Click to my previous blog post “Casa Vilora Interiors Fan Appreciation Day Giveway” for details on how to enter.

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Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Be Inspired!

Veronica Solomon

Veronica Solomon

 

 

 

Casa Vilora Interiors Fan Appreciation Day Giveaway

Happy Monday to all my fans, followers and well-wishers out there!

On Thursday, December 12th, not only will I be celebrating my 41st birthday, I will also be celebrating you my fans and clients who motivate, encourage and inspire me daily.

To show my appreciation, I am giving you the opportunity to Pick My Brain! You have the next few days to send me an email and get one of your most pressing decorating questions answered. Plus you get 15% off your entire purchase storewide on my online store plus free shipping! Here’s my video and flyer to explain

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Click here to SHOP NOW!

Send emails to: [email protected]

I have had several of you already send me emails asking questions and telling me about some of your decorating challenges. Keep them coming! :-)

………..And to make it even sweeter, today I am excited to announce that I will be having a giveaway in honor of Fan Appreciation Day!!! From now until Thursday, December 12th you have the chance to win a beautiful throw from Surya. You get to choose from six beautiful options!! Here they are!

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Please fill out the form below to enter in the Casa Vilora Interiors Throw Giveaway for Fan Appreciation Day!

Our Throw Giveaway winner will be selected at random from the entries received and will be announced here on the blog on Friday, December 13th 2013.

Disclaimer: By submitting an entry you will be automatically added to our email list. We value your privacy and will never sell or otherwise disclose your personal information. The Throw Giveaway winner will select one color/style from the six options given. Throw will be drop-shipped directly from vendor and is subject to availability. If the throw selected is no longer available for any reason, the winner will need to make another selection. The winner will be notified by email and asked for mailing address. The throw will be delivered within two weeks.

Thanks again for being a loyal fan of Casa Vilora Interiors and No Naked Windows. Please click here to connect with us or contact us

Don’t forget to subscribe to our blog to ensure that you receive your daily dose of decorating tips, ideas and inspiration.

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Happy Monday!

Be Inspired!

Veronica Solomon

Veronica Solomon

Fan Appreciation Day at Casa Vilora Interiors

Thursday December 12th, 2013 will go down in history as Fan Appreciation Day at Casa Vilora Interiors and No Naked Windows. I appreciate all the loyal fans, followers and clients that have been with me over the years and the new ones, who take the time to comment on my blog posts, like my Facebook pages and posts and retweet on Twitter. As I seek to grow and expand my business offerings, I have to stop and recognize that I could not do it without my clients and fans. Thanks for your inspiration, your encouragement and your support :-)

As a way to say a big thank you to my loyal fans and clients, and to welcome our newest ones, you get the opportunity to “PICK MY BRAIN”! That’s right! – From now until Thursday December 12th (which happens to be my birthday, by the way), you can email me ONE pressing decorating question or challenge that you need advice, ideas or a recommendation on. You can include up to three photographs to support your question. Send emails to [email protected] and I will be happy to respond within 3-5 business days! It’s that simple! Free expert advice, just for being a fan and to show my appreciation!

In addition to that, I am offering some special savings on my online store. You get 15% off all items plus free shipping! That’s a pretty sweet deal! You will need to use coupon code LUVMYFANS15 at checkout. Free shipping will automatically be added to your order. This wonderful thank you offer expires at midnight on Thursday December 12th. SHOP NOW!

And who knows……there might be a surprise in store for one lucky fan, but you will have to participate and definitely stay tuned to find out! :-)

Here’s the promotional flyer!

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……..And I created a selfie video on my iPad to really let you know how much I love and appreciate you guys! Couldn’t do it without you! I am still trying to get comfortable with this whole video concept, so please bear with me :-)

If you weren’t too freaked out by my video :-) please give it a thumbs up, like, share and subscribe. Why is the worse thumbnail always the one to show up as the cover image?! :-)

Doing more videos will be a big part of my marketing plan for the coming year! Who’s with me? :-)

Thanks again for being a loyal fan! Please share and recommend us to your family and friends. Visit me on About.me for my full profile. There you will find all the different ways to connect with me and contact me. Please subscribe to my Blog for updates, tips, ideas and inspiration daily.

Have a Terrific Thursday!

Be Inspired!

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Black Friday Savings!

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Today is the biggest shopping day of the year! This is the day when retailers pull out all the stops and discount their products and services for shoppers who are ready to tackle their Christmas shopping lists!

Here at Casa Vilora Interiors and No Naked Windows, we also realize how important saving a few bucks is to our customers, so we are offering some significant savings plus free shipping through our online store.

For just two days – Friday and Saturday only you can enjoy 20% off all orders of $500.00 or more plus FREE SHIPPING. You must use coupon codes FREESHIP and GIVETHANKS at checkout. See our current ad

These discounts apply to custom drapery panels, designer comforter sets & sheet sets, area rugs, drapery hardware, doggy styles and even our Mail Order Decorator design service! In fact all services offered by Casa Vilora Interiors and No Naked Windows is subject to our 20% discount if you call now to schedule your in-home consultation! Can’t beat that! Our phone number is 281-751-7552 for those living in the Houston area.

Please visit our online store and start saving! SHOP NOW

Click here for our current ad on Pinterest! Please follow us while you’re there.

Connect with us or contact us here

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Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving Day with family and friends!

Happy Friday and Happy Shopping! :-)

Be Inspired!

Veronica Solomon

Veronica Solomon