Favorite Springtime Fabrics
We are all being teased by Mother Nature this year. One day it is sunny and warm and the next day, depending on where you live, we are bundled up and shoveling snow again or drowning in downpours. But we…
Home Decor: 5 tips for fresh spring decorating
Spring is just around the corner. I promise! So why not invite spring into your home with these five tips for fresh spring decorating: Replace those tired and heavy drapery panels with easy to sew panels made out of earthy…
Color of the month for November: Teal
Did you know that teal was the official color for the Ovarian cancer movement? Like turquoise, teal is a combination of blue and green. However, it is a softer version due to a bit of gray mixed in to muddy…
Fabric: Let the sun shine in with sheer fabrics
Nothing says summer like soft sheer draperies billowing in the wind; it just makes you feel cooler. Sheers, as they are referred to, are most often used as a second layer to draperies. They soften the light, provide a small…
How to stay cool and find decorating inspiration at the same time
It’s too hot to decorate, don’t you think? Who wants to sit in front of a sewing machine or work hard at painting walls when summer time is beckoning outdoors. So I thought I would cool you off with some…
Updating window treatments
Are your draperies starting to look a little worn? Do you need something to finish off the bamboo blinds you just purchased? Maybe your windows are bare and you don’t know where to begin. No worries–this post talks about window…
Home Decor: Stripe it rich with striped fabric
What comes to mind when you think of stripes? The stand out black and white of a referee’s shirt, the patriotic red and white found in our stars and stripes flag, a zebra? Stripes come in many different colors and…
Shed some Light on Window Treatments
Having choices is great but it can be a daunting task when it comes to choosing window treatments for your home because you have many, many choices. The decision you make will be determined by your need for privacy, light control,…