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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.

Show your true colors, Michigan State fans will enjoy this banner valance made from their school colors.

banner valanceEach triangle is made as a separate piece (in this instance there are 14 in total, 7 white and 7 green) then overlapped to create the desired pattern and design.  They are sewn together along the top edge to hold in place.  Piping is also sewn along the top edge before it is attached to the board for a clean, polished look.

A fabric covered wood cornice mounted over draperies or blinds neatly frames a window and adds architectural interest to a room.

scalloped corniceA cornice is practical also – it hides the heading and the hardware at the top of the window treatments, keeps out sunlight from around the top and edges and helps block out drafts.  You make a scalloped cornice in much the same way that you make a straight cornice first making a template and drawing that design on the board.  You then cut the face board on the marked lines.  A scalloped cornice will add softness and more interest especially if it is a small window as shown here.

A London Shade combines the simplicity of a casual roman shade with the fullness of a balloon shade for a perfect pairing.

london shadeA London shade can be functional but needs to be pouffed each time it is raised and lowered.  It will show some wrinkling when lowered, more or less so depending on the type of fabric used. Lighting will enhance those wrinkles.  Cords and rings used to construct the shade may be visible with a sheer or lace fabric.  This window treatment looks great in a solid color, but prints, plaids or stripes can be used with careful placement of the pattern.

Over this kitchen sink a custom cornice board is installed balancing the dark cupboards.

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It was installed at the ceiling for a clean, tidy look with room for a bamboo roller shade if the homeowner should be so inclined.

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