I’ve lived in my house for over 10 years (which is hard to believe, but that’s a whole other story) and I’ve walked by this awkward little space along my stairway probably half a million times. Only recently, probably about the time I realized I had WAY more books than I had the space to… Continue Reading… 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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Before and After: Kitchen Valance
If you have a window above your kitchen sink, you probably have an awkward, empty space above it. Here is a great way to fill that void. Pin It… Continue Reading
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Before and After: Exterior Home Renovation
It’s amazing what seemingly small changes can do to the front of a home. Take, for example, this set of before and after pics. Pin It… Continue Reading
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Before and After – Another Way to Treat Arched Windows
I’ve shown you several ways to add fabric to challenging windows, but perhaps no window is more difficult to treat than a multi-level arched window. With a taller arch flanked by shorter rectangular windows, this type of window makes the addition of fabric tough. There are simple options, however, and here is one of them…… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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Before and After: Drapery Panels on a Bay Window
While they add architectural interest to a space, bay windows can be difficult when it comes to window treatments. Their angles create challenges in adding fabric in either a valance or a drapery application. Following is one way to add fabric and softness to a bay window. Pin It… Continue Reading
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Before and After: Challenging Arched Window Valance
Arched windows, while beautiful, can create a bit of a design challenge when it comes to window treatments. This project highlights one way decorative treatments can accentuate the architecture of the windows – not cover it up. Pin It… Continue Reading
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Before and After: Exterior Home Updates
I have many years of experience in new construction projects, which have me selecting exterior finishes for all the homes I work on. A client who hired me several years ago to help her with the interior of her home several years ago, recently asked my advice for the update of the exterior of her… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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Before and After: Treating Challenging Windows
So many homes today feature fantastic windows – tall, arched or angled. However, all that gorgeous glass often needs a finishing touch, and today’s shaped windows can make designing window treatments a challenge. Pin It… Continue Reading
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A Fun Use For an Old Bed
I was in Franklin, TN, last week playing tourist, and I popped in to check out the shops at The Factory on the edge of town. Hanging in the “hallway” was this fantastic hanging bed! Pin It… Continue Reading
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