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Not so formal.

This window treatment is a great way to frame your windows without the formality of a swag. There are two smallView full post »

A laundry room with a new spin

A button back valance with contrast color in the pleats to pick up the subtle colors in the wall paper add a new spinView full post »

It’s all in the details

Look at all the detail in this valance. The double pleats, the covered buttons, the contrast banding, the spacing ofView full post »

What’s old is new again

Betty had some beautiful antique handkerchiefs of all shapes and sizes but they were not giving her any pleasure beingView full post »

What can you do with a french door?

French Doors are difficult to decorate since there needs to be room for the door to swing open. This kitchen had plentyView full post »

Smocked Balloon

Smocking tape is used for the top treatment of this balloon valance. The fullness and weight of the valance come fromView full post »

Renewal on the home front

When your exposure insists that the blinds be closed all day to keep that hot sun out why not have something beautifulView full post »

Bring the beauty of the world indoors

This kitchen, overlooking the canal had beautiful views but was lacking. The nine foot ceilings were lacking. ColorView full post »

Revitalize the wall and the expansive window

Here we have a large bay window in the dinette with nine foot ceilings. A very expansive room. The walls are paintedView full post »