Choosing Blue?

We couldn't find the right blue and cream striped fabric. 

So to create the stripe we ordered two different fabrics

and sewed them together.

I love this entire room.

It's blue faux painted walls.

The chandelier with the crystal leaves.

The inverted pleat drapery panels.

The blue paint under the chair rail.

 And the sheers

that simply keep the room looking clean and crisp.  

     

P.S.  You must know 
 not all faux artist are this good.

Send Me Your Remenants

 I love when my clients tell me to take the scraps and make a few pillows. 

 Some pillows like the round bolster  and the gold boxed pillow need to be tailored.

When making pillows to be used on leather furniture consider using  suede on the back.  This will keep the pillows from slipping.

With others Mix and Match the Fabrics and Trim and just have Fun!

I truly regret that I haven't taken pictures of all of the neat pillows I've created over the years. 

Strong Market for a Fabric of a Different Sort

There is a strong market for this fabric.  It's upholstery weight, 5000 double rubs.

Looking forward to using this  for Cornices, Roman Shades, Pillows and Occasional  Chairs.

Give us a call if you'd like to order a sample.

Let's Talk about the Small Stuff

This window treatment was Simply Southern.    I'd like to share with you the small stuff that made the big picture so pretty.

First of all this is a very soft satin.  The leafy floral design is printed on the fabric.

Using satin allowed me to pull the rosette tieback 
tight without pinching and puckering the drape.

The rosette is highlighted by it's placement

just beneath the light source.

   




  

Please be sure to click on each picture to enlarge.  You'll see the print more clearly and you'll be able to examine the details.  Click twice and it'll grow  as even more!

Instead of Roller Shades or Sheers

let's use Balloon Shades!

This semi-sheer fabric still allows light to enter the room. 


 Click on this picture to enlarge and see how wide the balloon panels really are.
The shades are lined for added privacy and to protect the delicate embroidery.









Balloon shades can be very intrusive, so think about placing them inside of the window frames.




    Imagine this window treatment in
your dressing room!

Small Budget for Decorating?

Let's do a little at a time.

A very simple wood pole from the hardware store, a pretty floral from Lady Ann Fabrics and a small tasselled fringe from the remnant pile.

Click this picture and check out the lining on the tails.

A little fresh paint and upholstery remnants.

Pillows Should Be Fun!