WINDOW TREATMENTS II - Q&A

Now for a little Q&A.
Q: How high should I mount my drapes?
A: We usually pull them up to the height of the crown molding. This helps the window feel bigger, and helps the ceilings soar!

Q: How wide?
A: The bar should be wide enough that only the edge of the window is covered by the drapes. Again, this helps the window feel much bigger.

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Q: How do I dress up a plain drape?

A: Have a border sewn onto the leading edge of the drape. (See above). It can be a simple DIY, that makes a big statement. Or, you can trim out all edges in a contrasting fabric or tape. (See below).

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Q: What if I want privacy, but don't like the look of closed drapes?
A: Go with a Roman Shade mounted inside the window casing. It can easily be opened and closed, while keeping the aesthetic of pretty, open drapes.

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Q: What if I don't want to cover the beautiful trim around my window?
A: Roman Shades (or other types of shades) are a great solution that gives you privacy and added insulation, while preserving the look of the cased opening.

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Q: Are there other options to plain drapery on a rod?
A: Yes! There are entire books dedicated to the subject. This style dresses this space up, to make it feel as fancy as prom night. :)

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Q: How long should my drapes be?
A: Think of your drapes as a nice pair of dress pants. They should come to the ground, with a nice little "break" at the bottom. (The first picture on this post shows it perfectly). It is also a nice effect to have your drapes "puddle" at the bottom, like a ball gown. This give a bit of an ethereal look to the space.

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Q: Any other ideas on how to make things interesting?

A: As with any fabric in the room, play with different weights and textures of fabric. Sheers are a lovely way to add interest, but allow light to still come in. This is a great example of using an opaque fabric, along with a sheer, to get some really good light-play.

As always, let us know if you have any questions! We're happy to help!!!

Ciao,

Stacie

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WINDOW TREATMENTS

Yesterday, Husband and I went on a mad hunt looking for a shower curtain that is longer than 6 feet. At least in the standard retail world, it can't be done. We were hoping for a nice tall curtain that reached up closer to our 9' ceiling, helping the room feel it's true height. It occurs to me, that for the sake of having an industry standard, design goes out the window. It also occurs to me that, as most people haven't studied these things for years... curtains, drapes and shades can be a quandary to them.

With that, let's talk a bit about window treatments, and get ourselves well-designed! :)

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First off, other than to block out sunshine. ...or nosy neighbors... :) what benefits can window treatments give us?

• They keep heat out in the Summer, and warmth in in the Winter
• Proper drape and mounting height, can visually increase the scale of our windows (some of our homes' most valuable real estate).
• They improve the acoustics of a room, helping eliminate echoes
• They give another layer of interest to a space, making it more dynamic & interesting. 
• They are lovely!  :)

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Check out how much more interesting this space is with the addition of the Latticework-patterned Drapes.

For now, enjoy some pretty concepts, then come back tomorrow for a little Q&A! We will give you all kinds of secrets on making your window treatments shine!!!

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Thanks for stopping!!
xx,
Stacie
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EASTER

Hope you all have some lovely plans for Easter! I am kicking it with the ol' house, making early preparations for the Easter bunny... while Mr Husband is getting his wiggles out in Moab, UT. Luckily, he'll be back in time to find some lovely surprises in his basket: (.... don't worry, I'm sure some sweet treats will also find their way into the mix).

We hand painted these hollowed-out eggs with acrylic paint, and then lacquered over them to get the satiny polish. We used the help of a utility knife to scratch the patterns into the striped Ombre Egg and the Lightning Egg.

Do you color Easter Eggs? What methods do you use?

    Traditional dyes? Organic methods? Hand painted? Decopage?

Happy Weekend & Happy Spring!!!

xx,

Stacie

COLOR PALETTES & A GIVEAWAY!

We often get the question: "How do I know what colors to choose for my space?" We have two favorite ways we like to make color selections for a space.

1. Find a pillow, piece of artwork, etc. you'd like to use in the space and use colors from it in the areas of the room.

2. Pick/take a photograph that represents the mood you're hoping to accomplish for the space.
- Take colors from the photograph and spread them from paint color to rug, furniture, acessories...

Keep in mind, Mother Nature is the world's best artist... So if you find a color combo She created, you've got it made!

Here are a few Spring and Summer inspired pics that I am loving for my place right now!

CUBS game!

GIVEAWAY INFO > > > After the Jump!

HOME FASHION ALERT

When designing your own space, how do you know when it's done? How do you know when you've gone too far??

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Since we're all much more familiar with dressing our bodies, I like to break down Interior Design into a fashion mindset. Here's a super simple way to break it down:

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PAINT FINISHES - DESIGNER SECRETS

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Good morning, Lovelies! Let's talk paint. Paint is one of THE most cost effective ways to change up a space. Color can transform a room like no other design element can. Once that perfect color has been selected, which finish do you choose? The paint gurus at Pratt and Lambert Paints have broken it down in to a simple formula.

Read on for their advice on finishes galore!