Making Your Surroundings Exclusively Beautiful
Posted in General, Window Treatments on Apr 14th, 2010
Today’s trend in lifestyle is to simplify and the same is true for window fashions. Simpler window treatments compliment today’s lifestyles. Simple, gorgeous drapes and blinds are in demand replacing the swags and jabots and other heavier window treatments.
Posted in General, Slipcovers on Mar 22nd, 2010
These Olympians have trained for years to reach a level of proficiency in their respective sport unattainable by most able-bodied athletes
Posted in General, Upholstery on Feb 19th, 2010
For centuries, pillows have been used for decoration. The Greeks, Romans and Egyptians were experts in the art of decorating their houses with throw pillows
Posted in General, Slipcovers, Upholstery on Jan 29th, 2010
Simple, affordable redecorating considers these three main elements: colour, texture and furniture.
Posted in General, Window Treatments on Jan 15th, 2010
Whether you are making repairs to existing items or creating a unique piece from several different types of material, repurposing fabric is as old as time itself.
Posted in General, Slipcovers, Upholstery, Window Treatments on Dec 14th, 2009
Linda came to us looking for window treatments that would complete the look of her newly constructed villa in Grenada. As her balcony offers a stunning view of the ocean, Linda wanted a look that would compliment Mother Nature’s beauty. You may not own a luxury home in the West Indies, but doesn’t your cottage or your winter home in Florida deserve a designer look?
Posted in General, Window Treatments on Nov 30th, 2009
Energy efficient choices in our homes are becoming more and more important as utility costs continue to increase. We check our appliances, our computers and even our light bulbs for energy efficiency to ensure that not only do we protect our environment, but we also save money. So why then, don’t we check the energy efficiency of our window coverings?
Posted in General, Slipcovers on Nov 16th, 2009
You have already determined that you need slipcovers, but what if you cannot find one to fit? When you own a piece of furniture that is not a standard size, the arms are too big or the cushions are not a conventional shape, you will become frustrated very quickly with the selection available in the market. When store bought slipcovers just don’t work, it’s time to investigate custom made slipcovers.
Posted in General, Upholstery on Oct 23rd, 2009
There’s no doubt about it…it’s environmentally friendly to reupholster! The three R’s of recycling fit so well with upholstery, we just had to write about it.
Reuse.
Don’t throw out the old chair or sofa just because it’s looking tattered and a little worse for wear. If the piece of furniture has a solid frame, reuse it. [...]
Posted in General, Slipcovers on Oct 13th, 2009
The ‘glitterati’ goes quiet in anticipation…they have heard that the next designer is recognized as a trailblazing entrepreneur who has gone where no designer has gone before! The beat thumps into a catchy rhythm. The star of this year’s fashion week enters the runway and is …..slipcovers!