How to Refresh Your Current Furnishings to Update Your Space
If you don’t want to deal with the long wait times that come with custom new furnishings, there are plenty of other options! Here are 3 ways to refresh your current furnishings to breathe new life into your space…
5 Window Shade Options that Will Always Look Beautiful in Your Home
If you’re searching for the perfect, timeless window treatment, these 5 beautiful, functional shade options will stand the test of time…
3 Key Lessons I've Learned in 28 Years of Business
The last 28 years haven’t always been easy. So today, I'm sharing 3 of the most important things I've learned in the business, and hopefully, they can help you too...
5 Window Treatment Combinations that Bring Style and Function To Your Home
Wondering how to elevate both the function and style of your home’s windows? Combining treatments may be the perfect solution…
Window Treatment Safety for a Child-Friendly Home
In a child-friendly home, safety is critical when choosing window treatments. Gain peace of mind with these options…
Blinds, Shades, and Shutters: Choosing the Right Window Treatments for Your Home
Wondering about the differences between shades, shutters, and blinds? Find out which window treatment is right for your space…
5 Tips for a Productive Window Treatment Consultation
These 5 tips will help you prepare to get the most out of your window treatment consultation…
Inside the Workroom: Update on My Chair Project
Upholstery is undoubtedly an interesting learning experience! Take a look at my progress…
Custom Window Treatments vs. Retail Ready: What You Need to Know
So today, I'll be sharing the difference between the two and pros and cons of each. Let’s get started…
Shades vs. Drapery: How to Select the Best Option for Your Space?
Today, I'll be sharing the qualities of each to help you decide which is suitable for your space…
3 Steps to Choosing the Best Fabric for Your Furnishings
You've found the perfect color fabric for your bedroom, but will it work well as a duvet cover as well as window treatments? There are many different fabrics available for your home, but it takes careful consideration to know which will work best and where…
An Exciting 2021 Review + A Look Ahead to 2022
As I look back on 2021, it is apparent that it was a very full and exciting year. So today, I'm going to share what made it that way and my goals for 2022…
3 Reasons Why Interior Designers Partner with a Custom Workroom
To create a beautiful and functional home, you need to have access to the best resources, and that’s where a custom workroom comes in. Here are the 3 reasons interior designers partner with a custom workroom…
5 Ways to Use Performance Fabrics to Improve Your Home
I remember how excited I was to purchase my first sofa. It was brand new, and it wasn't a hand-me-down or a tag sale piece I had left behind at my college apartment. Then one day, it happened: chocolate crumbs missed the plate and got smushed onto a cushion. I was devastated! Performance fabrics are durable, super easy to clean, and beautiful! Today I'll be sharing five of the best places to use performance fabrics in your home.
Shop Local with My 2021 Holiday Gift Guide
Are you ready for the holidays? I'm really looking forward to this Christmas season when I can be in the same room with my relatives and hug them!
Frequently Asked Questions About Drapes and Curtains
All too often, I see beautiful window treatments hung incorrectly in a room. Hanging window treatments incorrectly is a problem because they look awkward and make your room look smaller than it really is.
For example, when you hang drapes too low with the rod directly above the window the room feels shorter and cramped. In a small space, this makes the room seem even smaller.
3 Easy Ways to Transform Your Sofa Seasonally
I have a friend who loves to decorate her home for every season and holiday. For this reason, she was hesitant to purchase a new sofa because she didn't want to be "stuck" with just one look.
I told her to purchase a quality sofa that she likes and that's comfortable. Then, I told her how a slipcover or adding different throw pillows can really change the look. Today, I’m sharing 3 tips with you, so you know how to transform your sofa seasonally (and for the approaching holiday season!).
How My Award Winning Design Was Created
Have you ever wondered about custom window treatments? What makes them different than those you can purchase in a store or online? In this month's blog, I'll be sharing with you the behind the scenes details of a custom window treatment project.
This project was very special to me as it won first place in the Combination Treatment category for 2021 WF-VISION magazine Design Competition.
Celebrating 27 Years in Business
The business has grown so much over the past 27 years and I’m very proud of that. I had no idea when I started that I'd be teaching at conferences, holding leadership positions with WCAA, and winning awards for my work! It wasn’t all smooth sailing getting here however. There were quite a few hiccups along the way: The steep learning curve from sewing hobbyist to professional, the lean years - especially 2008 and 2020, and balancing work and family, to name a few. What helped to get over those bumps and bring the business to where it is today was the love and support of my husband, the relationships I’ve formed through WCAA, and my trust in God.
The Big Reveal: Window Treatment Transformation
You know the story about how the shoemaker's kids have no shoes? I am no exception! Finding time for my own home is difficult. Most of the rooms in my home are what I call finished, and the rest are waiting patiently (along with my husband).
This month I'm inviting you into my own home and sharing the details of my dining room transformation. The before photos, the decision making process, and of course, the results.