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Simple And Beautiful Window Sheers

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

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I don’t know if window sheers are becoming more trendy, or I am just noticing their simplicity more:

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I like them not only in the traditional way:

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I love the way they are being used non-traditionally:

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That room above is by designer Eileen Kathryn Boyd. So Gorgeous!!

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I like the way they tied this window sheer. Different:

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So light and pretty! Now I am inspired to try window sheers somewhere in my home! It is a good time to try for the Spring/Summer season. Don’t you think they are beautiful? Are you using sheers in your home?

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New Bed = New Bedroom Design!

Sunday, March 31st, 2013

It only makes sense that when a new bed is purchased, you should continue to redecorate the whole bedroom! Don’t you agree?

I knew you would back me up on this! My husband actually picked out our new bed. It reminds him of a bed we owned years ago that he has always missed. It’s style is British Colonial:

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I like that the bed sits up higher and that I do not have to deal with a bed skirt:

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I just purchased the white bedding that I will keep. I put a little design board together for myself starting with the fabric I ordered for the window panels:

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I am also going to use this fabric above to make a boudoir pillow for the bed. It is such an easy way to decorate the bed:

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Here is my plan:

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Since the furniture is heavy looking, I tried to lighten it with crystals, mirrors and other light accessories. I could pick so many different rugs but I think this one works well with the light and dark together. I love my new fabric! I will post pictures when room is complete. Soon I hope!

Any other suggestions my friends? I would love to hear your ideas.

Thank you!!

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A New Bedroom Update

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013

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I wanted to share an online bedroom project I recently finished that I think came out so pretty. My client Beth, had wanted to update her bedroom into a new, bright and fresh space.

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She decided to use her existing bedroom furniture which is a darker stained wood. She had also recently painted the room with Ben Moore Palladian Blue HC-144:

I found this fabric for her because she wanted something a little more custom in the room without spending too much. This fabric will be made in window panels and a long boudoir pillow for the bed:

I suggested white bedding which she loved:

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And here is the final design board:

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Beth is really happy with our choices, which makes me really happy! Thanks for letting me share Beth. What do you think of of her design plan?

Thank you for voting for my entry in the Tobi Farley design contest!! Just a few more days! Please try to vote each day! Thank you so very much!!!!

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Redesigning Your Window Treatments

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013

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Have you ever thought about taking your existing window treatments and transforming them into something fresh and new?

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Everything is now being renewed, reused and repurposed in our quest for a greener future. I think it is a great idea to take those yards of fabric from your window treatments and make over into a brand new look.

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If you have ever had window treatments custom made for your home, you know it is the fabric that is the most expensive part of the custom made treatments. If you use the fabric you already have, you can really save yourself a good amount of money!

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One way to change the look using your current treatments are stationary versions of shades, drapes and swags. Stationary means the treatment does not function; it is just there to look pretty. Since the window treatment is not functional you don’t need as much fabric.

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Or another option if you have pinched pleated window treatments currently, you have enough fabric to make new simple tab tops or clip ring window panels. My favorite redesign look right now is the simple look of window panels with grommets:

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Adding other fabric pieces or trim is also a possibility to create a stylish new look:

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Fabric window treatments are a great way to add color, pattern and instant style to a room. Do you still love the fabric of your curtains but feel they need a fresh, updated look? Take a look and see if they can be redesigned into something new!

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