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Before and After:  Master Bath Valance

Before and After: Master Bath Valance

You may not think of putting a valance on your bathroom window.  But, this set of before and after photos may just change your mind…Continue Reading

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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What is Ikat?

What is Ikat?

Ikat has been popular for the past couple of seasons, and it shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.  But, what is it? Pin ItContinue Reading

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Home Decor:  Made in America

Home Decor: Made in America

Since the recession began, many people have been looking for ways to support their local manufacturers and workers, keeping jobs in the US instead of shipping them overseas.  What better time than this, with Independence Day right around the corner here in America, to explore some of the many “Made in America” options in homeContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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What is Contract Design?

What is Contract Design?

If you’ve ever shopped for home decor fabric or furniture, you may have run across the term ‘contract’ in reference to particular items.  What does it mean? Pin ItContinue Reading

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What is the ‘Stack’ of a Window Treatment?

What is the ‘Stack’ of a Window Treatment?

Have you ever heard the term “stack” in reference to a window treatment?  Read more to find out what exactly this term means. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Using Blackboard Fabric in Home Decor

Using Blackboard Fabric in Home Decor

I wish I wasn’t so far behind the times – at least when it comes to crafting.  With two businesses, two kids and a house full of projects that need to be completed, for some reason I have little time to keep up on the latest crafting trends and projects.  So, you will have toContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Custom Fabric – Designed by You

Custom Fabric – Designed by You

Have you ever struggled to find just the right fabric for a home decor project you had in mind?  Even with so many fabrics available today, it seems that sometimes the pattern, scale or colors are just not right.  Now you have another option – custom fabric! Pin ItContinue Reading

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