Reupholstered Antique Wicker Rocker

This wicker rocker is over 100 years old.  It has a metal spring seat which was completely uncovered.  I applied burlap and secured the springs then put padding and felt over the burlap.   I made a cover just like you would for a regular chair cushion but the bottom is burlap which was placed … Continue reading

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Romantic Bedroom

This beautiful sleigh bed needed a rich golden fabric to set off the wood and make the bed inviting to jump right into. The windows were bare and needed something to give the room privacy but keep the light flooding in.  The sheers give a soft light but the panels give the privacy at night … Continue reading

Sewing Again

Well, here I am.  Writing to myself because I do not know if anyone will ever read this.  I am working on my latest job.  I am very happy with the quality of the fabric and the colors and of course this means I am obsessing over it.   The room is a master bedroom. … Continue reading

Dress up the Kitchen

Dress up the Kitchen

A swag or valance in the kitchen can add color and nice warmth and this swag with small finial is a clever way to solve the problem.  These finials are actually drawer pulls mounted with dowel screws so no rod is needed. This works especially well when you have a corner window to cover.  The … Continue reading

Finish the Hearth Room

Finish the Hearth Room

This large hearth room needed some material to help with noise reduction, add color to the room and fabric with a design.  The room looks out onto a golf course and the owner did not want to obscure the view.  we decided on the swags with a large post and finial to mount it above … Continue reading

Classic Roman Shades

Classic Roman Shades

This bathroom addition was in need of a simple window treatment that gave privacy and filtered the light in the afternoon.  The flat Roman shades fit perfectly inside the wood trim of the windows allowing the woodwork to show.  Each shade has a locking pulley that holds the shade just where you want it to … Continue reading

Same Fabric for Two Rooms

Same Fabric for Two Rooms

When helping a client with a large living/dining room we first decided on the style of window treatment we wanted in these bay windows then found the fabric that we would use.  The floral fabric and contrasting lining was used in both rooms.    The style was perfect.  It was enough to dress the window … Continue reading

Elegant Dining

Elegant Dining

Take a dining room with a tray ceiling and large chandelier and make it look bigger, dramatic and dressed to entertain.  Try this.  A beautiful swag valance with bell jabots and opaque sheers with a large stripe pattern.  Lower the lights, light the candles and serve a wonderful meal under this soft shimmering setting.  The … Continue reading