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I began making window treatments and home decorating items part time for friends and neighbors and my work quickly turned into a full time endeavor through referrals. Most of my clientele are concentrated in SE Michigan, however I have shipped my work across the country and internationally to many clients who have relocated. My work is innovative with a primary focus on quality and personal service and is done to meet the specific needs of my customers. I offer a wide variety of services including design consultation, fabric selection, cellular and roman shades, wood blinds and shutters as well as installation. I meet in peoples homes or place of business where I can help them bring the best out of their environment and convert unfinished walls and windows into a showcase. Whether you have a window, a wall, a room or a whole house, my creations will give you that warm and inviting feeling to come home to. If your windows could talk what would they say about you? I can make your windows sing. Hugs, Susan

How to make a message board.

I made a message board to fit on the side of the shelf on this loft. The finished measurement is 12″ wide byView full post »

Set your room aglow

Goblet pleated draperies are a more formal style and lend themselves to sophistication and softness. These pleatsView full post »

Style at home

Window treatments are an integral part of decorating. Windows that are beautifully dressed enrich the style of a room.View full post »

Sweet dreams.

Tres chic, unwind, relax and enjoy yourself in this gorgeous bedroom. You will think you are in a 5 Star hotel. TheView full post »

Recycled draperies!

This swag was once a beautiful drapery panel but instead of tossing it out or giving it away we redesigned it into aView full post »

The making of a privacy screen.

To make a privacy screen purchase two sets of bi-fold doors at your local home improvement store. Remove one of theView full post »

A Roman Valance.

This style is the perfect treatment for a striped fabric. You don’t loose the stripes with the horizontal pleatsView full post »

A roman shade

Using battens along your fold lines makes raising your Roman shade a pleasure, rather than an annoyance. Stiff battensView full post »

Pattern Play

A box pleated valance, creates a softer effect than a cornice. In this room a bright patterned fabric of red and navyView full post »