This fabric was created from an original line drawing dated 1920 of a cornice that I bought at an antique show. This cornice is detailed for construction with dimensions and labels. As we edited the drawing in order to make fabric, it is interesting to see that as it repeats and is flipped around, it… Continue reading Fabric of the Week: Antique Cornice
Month: June 2014
Weekend DIY Project: Summerize Your Home
It’s June and time to think about cleaning up your home for summer! It is the best time to get the clutter of winter moved out and lighten things up a bit! My top 4 things to do that make a huge difference to the “feeling” in your home are: 1) Change the Draperies~ Lighten… Continue reading Weekend DIY Project: Summerize Your Home
Throwback Thursday’s: Subway Tile
Subway Tiles are back in style but with a twist. Available in multiple sizes and colors as well as textures, it is a fun way to create a backsplash or entire wall that has texture and dimension. Historically, subway tiles literally were first designed for the subway walls of New York City in 1901 -1907… Continue reading Throwback Thursday’s: Subway Tile
Alton Bay Cottage Windows
The Alton Bay Cottage is well under way and looking great. The windows were custom made by Maki Building Center in MA. for an excellent price. While Maki has to stay within the perimeters of what they are outfitted to manufacturer they are basically able to produce any size window or door. Typically, I supply the builder… Continue reading Alton Bay Cottage Windows
Antique Prints
Recently, I joined my college friends in Nashville and we attended the Antique and Garden Show. I purchased some antiques prints then had fabric made out of them. The best part has been creating products like pillows and draperies out of them. This simple Japanese flower is exquisite in silk! Come in and check it out.