Spring Mix Up Creates Custom Look, Feel
Spring got off to a frigid start in the Northeast with freezing rain and snow by the following morning. It was unusual to see daffodils submerged in snow, but I for one am glad for the sunshine and warmer weather. I’ve been waiting to show you a project I’ve been working on that, for me, is quintessentially spring - a mix-up of many patterns, colored in hot pinks and chartreuse green. Flowers and birds abound among geometrics and plaids. How can I mix lots of fabric prints
How To Make Victorian Style Accessible
With today’s casual decorating style, it’s hard for most of us to imagine living in over-the-top, ornate Victorian homes of a bygone era. Yet, the Victorian influence is still all around us; every time you see a festooned drapery, balloon shades, swaps, and passementerie (fringe, tassels and ropes) you can thank the Victorians. You’re probably wondering what brought on my reminiscing of the Victorian era. Fair question. I was in Newport, Rhode Island over the weekend and did
Pre-Shrink Fabric For Best Fit Slipcovers
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about white slipcovers; the most popular slipcover I make. Usually my clients want denim or canvas and almost always, 100 percent cotton. They want the ability to wash their slipcovers. And cotton will definitely shrink. So, I hear this A LOT: should I prewash the fabric I want to use AND what is the best way to wash my fabric? Let’s tackle should you prewash your fabric. The short answer – yes, you should prewash your fabric. Think about it lik
