'Some things in life are free'

Going wild with animal print accessories

The old saying goes: “Nothing in life is free.”

That is, until now.

Décor Innovation is kicking off the Labor Day weekend with freebies. “Buy one, get one free” specials on items from fur-friendly chinchilla pillow covers to safari-inspired zebra stripe curtains last until Sept. 7. This means that you can let your wallet take a breather this weekend (after all, it is Labor Day) by spending on must-have items for your home and getting a little something extra in exchange.

Furry prints on the FW10 runway

The following items have package deals:

Spotted in Fashion

Spotted in Fall-Winter pre-resort and main collections: Fashion designers like Dolce & Gabbana showcased leopard print turtlenecks paired with knits and at Stella McCartney, models paraded around in snakeskin trousers and tops. These designers have still got their claws on animal prints and are not about to let go of the trend. It’s safe to say that the safari is operating all season long.

In the home, play with animal prints without fully investing in a print couch or chaise. The giraffe print is fun, playful and makes a wonderful addition to the top of any leather couch or any down comforter. And the underside is fully lined with hard-to-find, quality stitching. Plus, when you order a giraffe faux fur throw, you get a free matching pillowcase set.

Chocolate stripes that leave you craving for more

Lucky Stripes

Or at least you will be feeling lucky after buying a set of these luxurious curtains with a satin stripe and get another free! Finish draping an entire room with the price of one set.

Factoring in style for function, the curtains are made of a weighted satin with a shimmery vertical stripe pattern. The curtains, available in two generous sizes, are heavy enough to block sunlight and outside noise. Keeping energy loss at a minimum, few other curtains are capable of multi-tasking in luxury.

Now in rich fall colors like burgundy, gold and brown, team these curtains with furniture and accents in greens, berry reds and autumn golds.

Silk Road

Travel the silk road without having to stop by the dry cleaners. Instead, buy a set of silk dupioni curtains for your home and get another set free. The machine-washable curtains are of a thick fabric and etched in the way that is characteristic of dupioni silk. From sage to sand, these silk dupioni have all the qualities of upscale window dressings without the hefty price tag.

This Labor Day, it's all about giving your wallet some rest.

-S.Gonzalez

*Photos courtesy of decorinnovation, coutorture.com