If you are thinking of sewing your own drapery panels or valances, you will need to decide what “fullness” you want to use in your fabric calculations. If you have no idea what that means, read on…. Pin It… Continue Reading
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Before and After: Window Treatments for High Windows
If you have really tall windows, you may be at a loss for how to add decorative window treatments to them. Perhaps these before and after photos will give you some inspiration for your own home. Pin It… Continue Reading
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Color Trend: Plum
Purple is back! In the coming year, we will see purple home decor welcomed back to the ranks of the trendy. As you receive your fall catalogs showing off the new product collections, watch for ways to bring plum into your home decor. Pin It… Continue Reading
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High-Tech Wallpaper
In case you are worried about the security of your home computer or home business technology, soon you may have a solution — wallpaper that blocks wi-fi signals! Pin It… Continue Reading
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Design Dialogue – July 19, 2012
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What Is the Proper Height For Hanging Artwork?
I have noticed, in my work as an interior designer, that many folks have trouble hanging their artwork at the correct height. Not only do they hang it too high, it is often not mounted with any relationship to the furniture near it. With a few simple steps, you can be sure that your artwork… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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Robert Allen Outlet Fabric Sale – Summer 2012
Need fabric? Now is a great time to check out the Robert Allen Outlet. Pin It… Continue Reading
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What Is the Hand of a Fabric?
If you have ever worked with a designer or decorator, or shopped for a fabric from designer sources, you may have heard the term “hand” in reference to fabric. Read on to find out what this industry term means. Pin It… Continue Reading
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Using Fabric to Add Color Outdoors
Once upon a time, the only fabrics rated for outdoor use came in about three colors (beige, burgundy and forest green) or tropical patterns (which aren’t terribly useful when you live in the Midwest), and typically weren’t readily available by-the-yard. However, bold colors and wild patterns have become the norm, giving homeowners many options for… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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Design Dialogue – July 12, 2012
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