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Category Archives: drapery talk

Here are some of my thoughts on design, blogging, draperies, home decorating etc…

Number one decorating idea to update any room.

Rearrange the furniture. Use a bedside table as an end table in your living room and visa/versa. Move chairs,View full post »

A Back Yard Oasis

Your back yard, do you enjoy spending time in it? Does it inspire you? Is it the go-to place in your neighborhood?View full post »

Why should I line my drapes?

Adding lining to the back of drapery fabric creates distinct advantages over unlined drapes. Number one,  lining addsView full post »

Build your very own cornice.

Many of you are interested in cornice boards and there is no need to be intimidated by them. I’m going to showView full post »

Christmas decor ten

These soft sculpture santa’s were all hand made and placed on the tree. Merry Christmas.View full post »

Christmas decor nine

Go outside and prune some branches off of your favorite evergreen tree. Place them in water on your countertop for aView full post »

Christmas decor eight

A small snowball candle holder gets new life surrounded by snowy evergreen and pinecones.View full post »

Christmas decor seven

Add to your everyday wreath by placing a second wreath inside of it. In this instance a Santa wreath was placed in theView full post »

Christmas decor six

Dazzle your guests with sparkling beaded fruit. Place the bowl under or near a lamp for that perfect glow.Place beadedView full post »