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The Scrapped Table Panels Make a Comeback

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:10:29 +0000

After working so hard on the panels for the original bedside table design in J & A’s bedroom, I just couldn’t bring myself to throw the things away. I mean, I really put a lot of time into those, but my original idea for them was a complete bust.

Two Penny-Pinching Projects

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:28:23 +0000

Today I wanted to share with you two more little projects I did for J & A’s master bedroom. (The big reveal is coming up this week. I just have to get my photographer, a.k.a., my retired photographer mom with the fancy camera, over to the house to take some beautiful photos! My little point and click camera just won’t do the job.)First up, I needed to make another pillow.

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The Virtual Becomes Reality:: Glimpses of Bailey’s Bedroom

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:25:23 +0000

Remember Bailey’s Virtual Room (re)Design that I showed you a few days ago?I spent the whole day yesterday helping Bailey and her mom, Cassandra, with a couple of projects.First was the slipcover for the KLOBO loveseat from Ikea. All I did yesterday was get everything pinned. I still have to sew it together.It just looks like a big ‘ole mess right now, huh

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Meet Dian Garbarini founder of Drapery Pro for Professionals

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:31:00 +0000

Dian Garbarini, is owner of Designs by Dian in Mission Viejo, CA. Dian has been sewing since elementary school and has been fortunate to turn her passion into a business she loves. For over 20 years, she has been designing,…

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Meet Dian Garbarini founder of Drapery Pro for Professionals

A Lesson In Following Instructions (and the Difference That Dry-Brushing Can Make)

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:26:05 +0000

Have you ever actually read the instructions on the back of a can of spray paint? I know, I know…the writing is tiny, it’s not very interesting, and the “how to” of using a can of spray paint seems pretty elementary. But really, those directions are there for a reason.Believe it or not, I read the directions on every brand that I use, because they’re all a little different

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A Lesson In Following Instructions (and the Difference That Dry-Brushing Can Make)

Reader Feature:: Amy’s DIY Diamond Tufted Headboard

admin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:00:08 +0000

I absolutely love writing this blog and sharing information and DIY projects with you, but sometimes as I’m writing up the DIY instructions for various projects, I can’t help but wonder if anyone ever uses these little project ideas.So imagine how thrilled I was when a reader named Amy B. posted her DIY diamond-tufted headboard on the Addicted 2 Decorating Facebook page yesterday!! I was so

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Julia’s Kitchen:: Progress Updates and More About Fabrics

admin — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:00:07 +0000

Julia’s kitchen remodel is coming along beautifully! I went over on Friday to have a look at the drapery fabric samples in the room, and while I was there I took a few pictures of the progress.

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Customizing Ready-Mades

admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:59:00 +0000

I have to admit, over the past five years, I’ve become a bit of a “custom-made” snob–custom window treatments, custom bedding, custom upholstery, custom everything. I will use ready-made items only if I have to, and when it comes to window treatments, I generally just refuse outright. Once you’ve dealt with gorgeous fully-lined, interlined, professionally-made window treatments, it’s really

J & A Bedroom:: Mystery Project Revealed

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:24:24 +0000

Remember the other day when I showed you a glimpse of the draperies for J & A’s bedroom, and I said I was making one more thing with the cotton canvas and ribbon combo? Well, I’m finally at a point where I can show you some progress…Any idea what it is?Okay, I’ll give you a hint…or, really, the answer…via Interior Philosophyvia anh minhvia Cote de Texasvia Little Green NotebookOkay, they

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Custom Home Furnishings Academy a Great Place to Learn

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:09:28 +0000

Custom Home Furnishings Academy is the only teaching facility of its kind dedicated to educating people with professional skills necessary to the home decor industry. CHF began as a Professional drapery school more than ten years ago and today offers…