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    Welcome to my showcase of design ideas and inspiration for custom home décor, flattering window treatments and other soft furnishings. I have been blessed by being invited into many beautiful homes and meeting the nicest people. I am among the fortunate few who truly enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding profession. Thank you for looking at my work.

 

Roman shades made from a crinkled sheer fabric gives privacy and adds softness.

roman shade

This living room is ready for company once the window treatments are added.
The room is a lot cozier.  The side panels are hung beyond the windows to add width, almost two feet on each side is added to the look of the windows.  We added height to the window treatment as well hanging the rod just under the crown moulding.

roman shades with stationary side panels


gathered swags and jabots with bishop sleeve draperies

This beautiful lace fabric is gathered with lots of fullness and made into swags and jabots.  The lace fabric slides onto the 2.5″ continental rods through a rod pocket criss-crossing and overlapping the swags in the middle bay window as well as the side window.   A generous header crowns the treatment covering any gaps at the ceiling.

Bishop sleeve drapes hang on either side to add softness and to anchor the top treatment to the rest of the room.

gathered swags and jabots with bishop sleeve draperies