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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.

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When planning the color scheme of your home Feng Shui color guides will give you an insight on how they can be used.  For example:

Did you know that the color  yellow helps with creativity, discipline and clarity of your mental activity?  It also has warmth, cheerfulness and friendliness.

Red is an aggressive color, great in a home office where deals need to be made.

Orange stimulates unity and collaboration and it strenghthens your concentration.

For a soothing, calming atmosphere use blue/green.

Black is an emotional protector and has power.

Purple gives you physical and mental healing.

by Susan Dorbeck

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  • NanetteDecember 29, 2009 - 6:43 pm

    I could use a little clarity of mental activity!

  • Karen CainFebruary 12, 2010 - 7:43 am

    Susan,

    Thank you for sharing your talents with us. I have already made some changes in my home office basesd on your presentation, and it has made a big difference in my productivity!

    Karen Cain

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Color.

  • Paint your walls, get away from those neutrals.
  • Do an accent wall.
    Many people want to bring color into their homes but few take the chance and do it.  We fly to exotic places, take photos of bright and colorful objects, visit art galleries and buy those gorgeous coffee table books, yet we paint our homes beige or taupe.

    Take the plunge, don’t be afraid, it’s just paint.

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box pleated valance with drapery panels

When your exposure insists that the blinds be closed all day to keep that hot sun out why not have something beautiful to look at.  This great room has been given new life with a box pleated valance and drapery panels.  Made from a faux linen (much easier to handle with less wrinkles) and banded in a rich brown gross grain ribbon.  The valance was mounted at the ceiling to make use of the vaulted ceiling and the panels were hung beyond the window frame for maximum views.  When this window treatment is open it frames the great outdoors and when closed it adds warmth, cosiness and insulation against the heat and cold.

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mock roman valance (after)

beforemock roman valanceThis kitchen, overlooking the canal had beautiful views but was lacking.  The nine foot ceilings were lacking.  Color was lacking.  We found a contemporary fabric with a black background and leaf motifs to add color, organic pattern and depth to the room and to bring in balance to the dark woods and carpeting in the room.  A mock roman valance was mounted on boards more than a foot above the windows adding to the height of those windows and accentuating the tall ceiling.  Neutral linen bands were strategically placed adding to the visual interest.  A shorter valance was placed over the french door and kitchen sink so as to not look unfinished.

mock roman valance

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