Bannerbuzz.com Review

How Table Covers and Throws Can Boost Your Business

Custom table covers are a must-have for trade shows and business events, giving your business that extra professional polish. Last month we shared some tips on how to make your next trade show a success. One of our suggestions was to make sure your trade show table and setup looks professional. A simple way to do that is to use high-quality signage and display items, including all the details like your table cover. Here are some helpful tips to help you choose a great-looking table cover or throw to boost your brand at events.

Quality Matters
A cheaply made table cover comes at a high price. You want your table to look professional, and that means the cover should be heavy enough to look substantial, printed with high-quality ink, and it should fit well and be secured to the table. If the cover is going to spend any time outdoors, make sure it’s waterproof as well.
Size Up the Competition
Pay attention to the displays your competitors use at shows and make a note of what you liked or didn’t like about their setups. Depending on your business and desired esthetic, there are many options on the market for table displays, and below we will go over some common table cover styles to help you get started.
Which Table Cover Style is Right for You and What’s the Difference?
It can be a bit confusing to know which type of cover to buy, so let’s take a closer look at some popular styles. BannerBuzz offers several types of table covers and throws, so you can choose the one that is right for you and your unique needs.
Open Corner Table Covers
These are covers that have open cut seams at the bottom, allowing for easy installation over tables of various sizes. This style comes in a 3-sided or 4-sided version and is a solid cover that is very popular at trade shows due to its versatility.
Fitted Table Covers
Fitted covers are designed for the perfectionists in mind, offering a wrinkle-free, smooth fit. These are also available in 3 or 4-sided options and are very popular at trade shows.
Stretch Table Covers
Simply speaking, these covers are stretchy. They offer to give in the material so you can fit them over your table easily even if you don’t have the exact dimensions, and they stay firmly in place. These hide a lot of flaws, making them a popular choice for all kinds of events.
Cross Over Table Covers
This design crosses over in the front, as per the name. They function exactly like regular table covers, but the crossover design makes them stand out and look a bit more modern if that’s your style.
Pleated Table Covers
If you’re into pleated pants, you’ll like pleated table covers. They are similar to fitted covers, but with pleats for added style.
Convertible/Adjustable Covers
If you do a lot of events and your tables are constantly changing, this is the cover you need. A few velcro ties make these covers easy to adjust so you can change the size as needed without compromising the professional look. These are definitely the most forgiving table covers BannerBuzz makes, and you’ll be able to use them for years to come.
Round Table Covers, Throws, and More
In addition to the styles above, BannerBuzz makes table covers in round shapes, and you can choose blank, printed, white, or multiple color options, and choose between weights and fabrics. Each product page will guide you through your style, material, and color choice so you can customize the table cover that will compliment your brand at trade shows or wherever your business takes you.

Lowes.com DIY Review

EASY MIRROR MAKE OVER

I’m not what would you call a cheap skate. At least I don’t think I am. Frugal. That’s a much better word. I like a good deal what can I say. I LOVE saving money as much as the next person. If I can make something (or more accurately if Pinterest makes me think I can make something) save a buck and not pull my hair out in the process I’m all in.
I’ve wanted to add a piece of mirrored wall art to our bedroom for a while now. I’ve been smitten with one that I saw at a Gallerie that starts with a Z forever now. Problem? It’s $255. I just couldn’t swipe my card. Couldn’t. I think I found something just as awesome and I spent 1/4 of that making minor modifications myself. Yay me. I’m always amazed at how quickly you can transform just about anything with a simple can of SPRAY PAINT.
I figure if I don’t like something, I’ll just paint it again. No problem. In other news I might be addicted to metallic spray paint ever since we finished our DIY GLITTER RIMMED MASON JARS . I could be addicted to worse things so I’m thinking it’s no so bad after all.

I found a similar mirror (vs the expensive dream mirror) at the bulls eye store. It started out black. Not that I have a problem with black because well it’s kinda my color but I wanted the mirror silver. I’m going for CALM and SOOTHING for this room makeover. My life is chaotic and LOUD so when it’s time to unwind I want a quiet little comfortable corner filled with lots of pillows. It’s true.

Once I had the mirror I popped over to my local LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT to pick up supplies.

SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Valspar Metallic Spray Paint
Painters Tape
Paint Brush
Mod Podge
Glitter
Sand Paper

DIRECTIONS:

Place painters tape over the mirrored section.
In a well ventilator area spray paint the area that was black. Allow paint to dry completely. Add a second coat if necessary.
Remove painters tape. Discard.
Randomly paint the tips of the mirror with mod podge. Sprinkle glitter on tips.
Wipe sand paper along center of mirror to create texture.

Since it’s absolutely FREEZING here it took the paint a little longer to dry so I did the project over two days. I was able to paint the mirror by laying it on the packaging I purchased it in (bonus). You could always pick up a tarp or other paint coverings while you’re at Lowe’s if you prefer.
I’m thrilled with how it turned out and love the subtle addition that the glitter tips add. It looks fantastic at night with the night light and candle light. Yes, I’m a sucker for candles. Can’t have enough in my opinion.

Barnes & Noble – Another Alternative To Books Shopping

My daughter had to have some books to read over the summer for her up coming 11th grade year at school, in fact, she will have a test the 2nd day back. And one of the places I looked was at Barnes & Noble, because I like their stores and I have shopped at their online store before and had no problems. So I thought I would give them another try.
They were offering free s/h with a purchase of two or more books, and I can also get 2 points for every dollar spent in my ”My Points” account. So off to B&N I went.

Barnes & Noble Online Book Store
When you first come on the website you will find a very colorful page with a white background and dark green, black and light green writing.
Across the top there will be links for: Home, Bookstore, Out of Print, College Textbooks, Half Price Books, eBooks, Children, Audiobooks, Music, DVD & Video, Magazine Subscriptions, and Online Courses.
You will also find links that will take you to :Browse Books, What’s New, Bestsellers, Coming Soon, First Chapters and Recommended. Their search engine is also at the top and you can search via: Keyword, Title or Author.
Over on the left hand side you will find links that will take you the Featured Subjects and they have many to choose from! Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Photography just to name a few. When you click on these different links you will be taken to a page with selections on that topic. And there are always a lot to choose from!
Under Mystery I found a lot of books to choose from. And on the Mystery page I was able to choose by Author, Title, Best Seller, Mystery and Crime. The same links are across the top of this page as well. In fact no matter which page you go you will find the same links across the top.
And You will also find across the top of the homepage your shopping cart and checkout. You will also find a help section, your account, and a wish list and order status. These are great features on any website!
I like using their wish list because I can put books that I want or books that my daughter needs there and later on when the money is right I can go and buy them and it will be easier for me because I already have the information stored. You can also sign up for free newsletters and you can shop by price of a book.
The out of print is good also because sometimes a book I am looking for is no longer available and I will look there first.
Down at the bottom of the page as with any homepage for any company, you will find links that will take you to: Open A Corporate Account, Build Your Own Online Bookstore, Publisher and Author Guide and other important links. You should read the privacy statement.
And of course in the center of the homepage you will always find the current Best Sellers and Specials going on. You will find all kinds of information at the Help center and I highly recommend that you look there first.

How I Feel
I really loved this site. I was able to use the search engine and found the books that my daughter needed right away. The pages loaded quickly and we were able to choose from various books under the same titles. I spent a total of $30.20 with free shipping and handling. And all books will be shipped within 24 hours.
I have used them before, like I said earlier, a while back and had no problems then, so I don’t expect any this time around. The customer service people thus far have been friendly and my credit card information is safe using their site! And I really like that.
Barnes & Noble is a wonderful bookstore and their online store is just as great. I found my way around the site with ease, pages loaded quickly.
The s/h will vary depending on what you order, but they do use UPS. International orders are welcome. You can find out more about s/h in the Help section.
I hope that this has helped in some kind of way. Start shopping over at B&N today.