So many times the window treatment is just there.  Hanging from a rod like it should and covering the upper portion of the window.  Looking perfectly in place.   But, then, there are times when just the right fabric is in just the right place.  That happened this week for a client of mine.  She chose the fabric, I fabricated the treatment and the installer installed it.  It has a lot of punch, adds character to each room and ties all the colors together. In a successful window treatment, sometimes the designer gets the credit, sometimes the fabricator gets the credit and sometimes the installer gets the credit.  This time I think the fabric gets the credit.  It was the selected ingredient that gave this treatment all that it needed.  So the homeowner who chose the fabric is the winner!  Congratulations Denise.  Great choice.  You win.  Two free pillows coming your way.  Of course, you will have to select the fabric.  More of the same would be great. If you love this fabric, it is

This post is going to illustrate the process of a window treatment and how it comes to completion.  First off, I was fortunate enough to have wonderful clients, Sarah and Jeff C.  They have a beautiful home with architecturally beautiful windows.  This dining room window faces the street.  I photographed the window at the beginning.  See the great shape and size.   They wanted some privacy in the evening while entertaining and yet wanted the light to come in during the day.  We installed an embroidered sheer that was fully operational and solid colored pinch pleated stationary side panels. Then came the fun part.  I designed and created a pattern for a wide slender swag which was a mirror image of the arch at the top of the window.  It was to stretch from side to side, allowing the upper arched area of the window to reveal pure, undressed light.  So starting at one side with the swag, my terrific installers moved to the other side to complete the installation of the swag

While traveling in the deep South recently, we stayed at a B & B.  That seems to be a fun thing to do.  I am always interested in how they decorate and the comfort level of the rooms.  We went to eat at the recommended, local restaurant.  These were the drapes in the windows.  I just had to go to the car and get my camera.  If only I was staying longer.  I could have offered my services. They were in need of an upgrade.  But as I sat there and ate my fish, I realized that they did cover the window--and that was the purpose. However, when I have you as a client, I will tend to the design, add some color, proportion, customized detail and also cover the windows, if that is what you have in mind. Visiting the restaurant, gave me a fresh, new perspective on what  I do.  Again, I was reminded that there will  always be a market for what I do. Just wished I could have stayed a bit longer--or left a business card.  I have shipped my work before.