As a change of pace from talking about sketching, painting, and travel, I thought I’d show you what I’ve been doing in the drapery studio lately. My most recent project gave me a chance to put my embellishment skills to the the test, and the result is nothing short of spectacular. Take a look… Dupioni […]
Category: Window Treatments
Seven Pretty Valances for Bed and Bath
Although drapery panels have dominated the custom window treatment market in many parts of the country in recent years, my customers have never gotten over their love of valances. They’re pretty, practical, reasonably priced, and stylish – all great reasons to use them in any room of the home. Here are seven great valance styles […]
Simply Elegant Arched Soft Cornice with Beaded Fringe
When there’s a lot going on in a room, I like to keep the window treatments fairly simple. And, when the walls in a room are covered with decorative painting, as in this master bath, it’s critical that the window treatments enhance the look but not compete with it. This soft cornice with jabots does […]
Two-Story Window Treatment – Revealed!
All of my efforts in designing, planning, and fabricating the window treatments for the living room of this spectacular lake front home were rewarded when we stood back and gazed up at the finished results… Embroidered faux silk slouch panels soar dramatically upward, drawing your eye to the center arch. Sheer panels soften the leading […]
Two-Story Window Treatment – The Design Process
You may remember the cuff-top draperies and slipcovers I made for one of my favorite customers last summer. Well, she was so happy with the way her kitchen turned out that we almost immediately began planning the window treatments for her living room. It turned into a lengthy process, however, as we searched for just […]
Soft Cornices with Jabots
I guess I should put down my turkey sandwich and leftover pumpkin pie, and take a few minutes to catch up on posting some of my latest projects. Let’s talk about window treatments today, then later in the week, I’ll show you some pretty Christmas ornaments I recently made. I’ve also finished my Ireland sketchbook […]
Valance Ideas – Casual, Elegant, Fabulous, or Funky
It seems like it’s been awhile since I shared any window treatments with you, so I thought it might be nice to catch up, and show you a few of the things I’ve been working on. Valances seem to be at the top of everyone’s window treatment wish list lately. They offer a great look […]
Casual Drapery Panels with Custom Styling
My client’s home featured a gorgeous kitchen with wide windows offering spectacular lake views. My job as a window treatment designer was to add some softness, color, and warmth to a room that was filled primarily with hard surfaces. Of course, preserving the view was of great importance, also. Breakfast area – before Using my […]
Sweet Baby Nursery
My new grandson, Nicholas, is one week old today, and he’s doing just great. He’s the cutest little snuggle bunny! I thought you might like to see some pictures of his nursery. My daughter made the major decisions on the nursery decor, and I helped out with window treatments and some of the finishing touches. […]
Pole Swags & Celtic Applique Pillow
If you were adding a room onto your house, what would your wish list include? Plenty of space? Lots of windows to let in the sunshine? Perhaps hardwood floors, high ceilings, and built-in storage? My client got all that and more when she and her husband added a wonderful music room to their house. They […]
