Runway to Windows

This was even more fun then Project Runway! I was just wishing that my daughter was sitting beside me as I watched these models on parade. From the local fashion design school in Atlanta, the students were given the task of using decorating fabrics to come up with spectacular fashion designs. They all deserved an A++! Where couture fashion meets couture drapery is now the theatre of domicile and storefront boutique. Deb Barrett and Susan Schultz conducted a seminar that unveiled the newest fabric choices from around the world. Lace, leather, tulle, linens, burnouts. Taking an unconventional and daring approach to the world of window treatments keeps us oh so interested in .... dressing beautiful rooms.

Helser Brothers

I stopped by the Helser Brothers booth and here is the "Compositions Collection". Just imagine how beautiful and custom these look with drapery. They have such an artistic vision and produce a product of real beauty and quality. You can learn all about them at www.helserbrothers.com

Fun in Atlanta!

Well, this photo really says it all. The Georgia Conference Center must be the length of 3 airport terminals, so this year's group of attendees at the IWCE walked for miles (it seemed).  And there were so many colorful moments to enjoy and friends to meet up with.  These are the pretty shoes of industry veteran and amazing woman Joan Willis.  The lovely banded cornice was just a beauty too! A 5 day venture at the BIG EVENT; with certainly some of the finest decorating and business personalities is nothing but ADVENTURE. There are so many new ideas on my plate that I can't wait to order the fabrics!

Raise your Swag!

If you consider your home your palace, then your windows should be adorned with beautiful raised swags! Don't settle for traditional board mounted swags and cascades. Have some fun and dare to dance in a room dressed with a lifted necklace swag or a raised Austrian swag or an ornate pole swag. More drama and certainly more "dressy" a look is created with these custom creations, especially if you choose a lavish silk or brocade.  The details in the custom patterning are what make these special and not every workroom can master these, but they are my favorites by far. Their distinctive character is found in the folds, interlinings, and decorative hardware that can be used.  The extra time (lots) they can take to fabricate is worth it. What do you think?

Special Occasion Quilts

It was for my ??th birthday that my sister, Janet Stafford, presented me with one of her amazing quilts. I have it hanging on my gallery wall, because it is such a beautiful piece of art. She continues to produce "Special Occasion Quilts" of exceptional quality. These are the hand made textiles that will become family heirlooms. She is able to create a quilt that so dearly reflects the

accomplishments and passions of a special recipient. For her son, Patrick, who just got his Navy wings, she produced a quilt that is a mosaic of bird wings! If you ever are considering a very special gift for someone, a Special Occasion Quilt would be appreciated over a lifetime.