If you’ve ever gone shopping for accent pillows you may have noticed how pricey they can be–especially when you have to settle for something less than perfect for your space. This alone is a huge reason to invest in custom pillows for your home. Yes, they will probably end up costing you more than those […]
Once the warm weather is ushered in, we’re given days that give us the opportunity to gather with friends and family to reflect on our freedoms. Whether it’s Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, or Labor Day, you have the chance to display patriotic pride in your home. Let’s take a look at some ways […]
A versatile style, with casual beauty, Americana can be patriotic, primitive, farmhouse charm, or a combination of all three. It’s a style that can be adapted in a number of ways, making American a design style so appealing that it can be used all year round. Patriotic Americana This form of Americana is probably the […]
Each year we’re bombarded with new trends–economic trends, social trends, music trends, fashion trends, and of course, trends for the home. Visit a home decorating website and you’ll most likely find a yearly prediction of what the popular picks will be. It’s great to have a lot of input, but it can also make your […]
If you’re into timeless design elements, consider a fabric like silk. Silk’s origins can be traced back nearly 3 millennia to China, making it one of the oldest fibers known to man. Legend has it, Empress His-Ling Shi discovered the shimmering threads after a silkworm cocoon fell, and unraveled, in her cup of tea. The […]
Window treatments offer the finishing touch to a room’s interior. When you think your choice may be wrong, remember that you’ll always be right when you opt for the very versatile Roman shade. What are Roman shades? Roman shades are a type of window covering used to block out the sun. Unlike standard shades, which […]
Now that winter is over, are you on the hunt for new outdoor furniture, cushions or other outdoor materials? As with indoor fabrics, there is a wide array of choices on the market–and understanding some basics for selecting outdoor fabric will make the shopping process much easier. Let’s take a look at what some of […]
Decorating for the season is easier than you think. It doesn’t take much to bring the outdoors in–all you really need to do is take a look outside and let nature inspire you. The rest will follow. For now, however, here are some ideas that you can try. 1. Paint something green or blue. A funky […]
Tran·si·tion·al [adj.] 1. Marriage of traditional and contemporary, equating to a classic, timeless design. Love a worldly feel but with a modern touch? Enjoy color in moderation? If so, then you’ll love transitional design. Transitional style is a blend of traditional and contemporary design a “just right†space for those who love the best of both. […]
Curtains and draperies are frontrunners when it comes to window treatment choices–and although they perform similarly, they aren’t the same thing. There are actually distinct differences between the two that are important for anyone interested in purchasing new window treatments for their home. First, a little history about curtains and drapes… Oriental cultures had used fabric […]
Making your own shower curtains is simple and easy. All you’ll need is fabric, matching thread, a sewing machine, and either a grommet kit or a buttonhole foot for the sewing machine. You can use any fabric you would use for window curtains to make a shower curtain. It doesn’t have to be waterproof fabric […]
Table covers help protect kitchen or dining tables and dresses up the table settings. While you can use tablecloths, runners and placemats all at once, you can also just pick one or two that work for you. If you want a formal table setting you might use all three, whereas a more casual kitchen table […]
