Simple Southern Draperies

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.

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Abundance at the End of the Year

This year has been a very wonderful year in the sewing room. I have completed this year's work load and found that my deadlines have been met, clients are happy and I can enjoy my family. I recently read a book called, "The Art of Abundance". The title caught my eye in the store--so being the sort of person that enjoys "abundance"--I purchased the book. I sat by our Christmas tree in the corner of our living room parusing (meaning: to read or examine with great care) through the book. My favorite saying for the evening was: "Abundance--the swish of taffeta and the shee n of silk." Now they are speaking my language. As I sat and reflected on what it was that I liked so much about that statement, I realized that my last three jobs for the year were out of beautiful silks and swishing taffeta. My, my--how good is the abundance of beautiful fabrics. Here are a few photos of the taffeta fabric. Buffalo check, full length side panels, scalloped...

Simply a Hobbled Shade

This window is in a two story entry way above the front door. The window is about 72" tall. The space was enhanced with a hobbled shade out of beautiful appliqued fabric. The design was spaced three circles across the width of fabric and each were about 12 inches in diameter. By folding it up and tucking away some of the rust color it brought the appliques closer together showcasing the beautiful fabric and giving the space a lot of punch. Isn't that a beautiful hobbled shade? It added a lot of rich color to the entry way and the homeowner was thrilled with the design and placement. I was happy to have it installed and another happy client.

Roman Shade

This is a simple roman shade with blockout lining on the back. It will not let any light penetrate. It was for a bedroom and sleeping during the day was a part of the request. "Can it be dark enough in here to sleep during the day?" questioned the homeowner. To that I replied, "Yes, it can be dark enough to sleep during the day!" When the shade is in its most upright position, it is all tucked behind the valance at the top. Then there is plenty of sunshine. Responding to the homeowners special concern is what "custom window treatments" are all about. I enjoy knowing my client is happy and has exactly what they requested.

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