It IS All About the Fabric

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 available at Anatol's Fabrics in St. Louis.

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