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What Is the Fullness of a Drapery?

What Is the Fullness of a Drapery?

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 ItContinue Reading

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Before and After:  Window Treatments for High Windows

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 ItContinue Reading

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Color Trend:  Plum

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 ItContinue Reading

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High-Tech Wallpaper

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 ItContinue Reading

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Design Dialogue – July 19, 2012

Design Dialogue – July 19, 2012

Hello, everyone!  Welcome to the weekly Design Dialogue! Pin ItContinue Reading

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What Is the Proper Height For Hanging Artwork?

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 artworkContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Robert Allen Outlet Fabric Sale – Summer 2012

Robert Allen Outlet Fabric Sale – Summer 2012

Need fabric?  Now is a great time to check out the Robert Allen Outlet. Pin ItContinue Reading

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What Is the Hand of a Fabric?

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 ItContinue Reading

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Using Fabric to Add Color Outdoors

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 forContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Design Dialogue – July 12, 2012

Design Dialogue – July 12, 2012

Hello, everyone!  Welcome to the weekly Design Dialogue! Pin ItContinue Reading

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