Fabric Friday

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and got to enjoy time with family and friends. I know we did ! All of the Christmas decorations are put away and I’m ready to tackle the family room windows. 

I’m obsessing over blue, peacock blue in particular and Nate’s room is my inspiration. Just look at those gold rods !    *sigh

                                                      Source: curbed.com via Tammy on Pinterest

 

I’ve been pinning lots of blue draperies…………..

                                                  Source: habituallychic.blogspot.com via Tammy on Pinterest

 

I’m loving solid panels and patterned panels both ………

                                                           Source: alamodemaven.com via Tammy on Pinterest

 

I started with these four fabric choices…….

 

Then narrowed my choices to the Duralee Ikat  on the right and a solid peacock blue like the ones below.

If I go with a solid then I could add an orange trim detail like this.

 

                                                            Source: blog.livelikeyou.com via Tammy on Pinterest

 

I have the motorized drapery track from Somfy and the wood pole fascia is painted gold now I just need to order the fabric and make the ripplefold panels. 

What is your favorite, solid or patterned ?

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Inspiration Photo

Most of us are very visual and that is why photos and sketches are so helpful for communicating between client/designer and workroom. The pink shade below could be called a relaxed roman shade, a balloon shade or a london shade.

When the designer sends me a photo and says, “ I want this but with less folds at the bottom, “ then I can make this…………. and call it a modified london shade.

Or we can work from sketches to design the perfect window treatment for you.

photo from JVT Directory of Window Treatments

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Christmas Mantel

For all the fabric lovers and fabric hoarders, this is a great way to use scraps to make holiday crafts that coordinate with your home. Last year I made some fabric Christmas trees and stockings and there is a link to some great instructions on that post.

The smaller ones are made from empty spools of thread and the larger ones are made from pellon from the workroom.

I wanted to bring in some non traditional colors so I used a fun fringe on the stockings.

 

 

 

Next year I’m thinking about a mantle scarf. This one is really

pretty but I’ll probably attach a fringe to the edge.

 

 

 

 

 

                                                            Source: thatsmyletter.blogspot.com via Janet on Pinterest

Happy 4th Birthday to my sweet Zoe !

I’m linking to My Uncommon Slice of Surburbia’s Party

 Ten June and Southern Hospitality and Stories of A to Z come have a look around and get some ideas.

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Goodbye Snookie Family Room

I’ve been tackling the family room one project at a time and thought I’d give you an update. You’ve heard me talk about wanting to change the paint color because BM Dark Mustard was feeling like Snookie’s spray tan ! It was such a warm color that it was too much for NC summers.

So, Mr. Stitches and I painted it SW Rice Grain. If I ever mention painting again remind me that I couldn’t walk for 2 days after, it was like a 9 hour step class !

The first thing my son said was, “Wow, it’s so clean in here !” Clean is good, right ?

Then I gave my sofa away and got this slipcovered one from Craig, you know Craigslist.

Then I switched rugs with the kitchen. I love the paisley one in there…. need to take a pic for you. Finally, the goose end table got a fresh coat of gold paint. Did I tell you how glad I am that gold and brass are coming back ?

I know what you’re thinking, “Where are the drapery lady’s drapes ?”  Well, I won a Somfy motorized drapery track at the WCAA convention and it just arrived yesterday ! I’m going to push a button and they will open and close…… awesome. But, I have to make new ones because the old ones won’t fit. You see that peacock blue sample up there ? I’m loving that color, just need to find the perfect fabric. My Christmas tree is on the right side of the window so I’ll get them made and ready to install after the holidays.

What about you….. Have you started any decorating chain reactions lately ?

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Need Some Gift Ideas ?

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet ? I have two presents out of the way….. woohoo ! I wanted to let you know about a great online store that has some really pretty gifts, Novica Live. Working in association with the National Geographic Society, Novica offers handcrafted items from more than 2,000 artists around the world. I love this beaded rattan basket………..

I may have to put this silk batik scarf on my wish list, the colors are perfect for my new family room. I didn’t tell you that I’m redecorating, did I ? Yeah, these colors are perfect. Now, if you’re thinking, “What is she going to do, put it on and sit on the sofa ?” No, I would throw it over a chair or frame it and hang it on the wall !

They were so nice to give me a product of my choice to review here at In Stitches.  I chose this cotton hobo bag, Chiang Mai Chic, made by an artist from Thailand named Jamriang. I love it and have been carrying it nonstop since I received it. It’s one of my favorite styles and the leather trim is a nice touch. I highly recommend it !

I’m not mad, just practicing not showing all 32 of my teeth in pictures like I usually do !

If you need to start Christmas shopping (or making your wish list) then visit them for accessories, wool scarves, men’s accessories, home decor and much more.

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Fabric Friday

I’m working on something whimsical today…..

Kitty Toile meets Laura Ashley.

This Scalamandre fabric is “Killkenny Cats”, they are having a tea party and frolicking in the garden.

I’m still a fan of toile prints in small doses. Back in the day (I’m officially old enough to say that) this is how we did toile bedrooms, everything from the walls, windows and bedding was in toile.

                                                 Source: traditionalhome.com via Alison on Pinterest

 

This is the perfect amount for me now……… I’m not sure who did this room but I love it and the relaxed romans make the space.

                                                                         Source: google.com via Rebecca on Pinterest

                                                Source: alixofbohemia.blogspot.com via lilitan on Pinterest

 

Ha, I found these on Pinterest and I actually own a pair, might have to wear them today !

Are you a fan ?

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Painted Interior Door

I finally painted the interior side of my front door, it’s BM Midnight 2131.  It took one coat of primer and 2 coats of paint.

I’m loving the way it looks with the staircase.

Now, I officially have a Halloween door….. orange and black !

Here’s a before of the white door……….

Now to paint the foyer and family room….. SW is having a 40% off sale starting November 4th, no more procrastinating !

Custom window treatments can be the single most important element in pulling together your decorating scheme. 
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I’ll be linking to these parties:
BNOTP Metamorphosis Monday
The DIY Showoff
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Fabric Friday

I had so much fun making my last fabric covered tray that I decided to make another one.  This tray was stashed in a closet, not being used and I had scraps of chevron from my kitchen roman shades.

I was running low on Mod Podge and had a gallon of fringe adhesive, they’re both white and gooey so I decided to use them both.  First, I covered the tray with fringe adhesive and smoothed the fabric on.  After it dried I coated the top with Mod Podge. 

The handles were not cut out on the side and I think it looks ok without them.

I know it’s not styled but that’s what I actually keep on it !

Love the way it ties in the chevron from the kitchen.

Tray are everywhere lately, have you made or purchased one yet ?

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I’m linking to Frugalicious Friday

Remodelaholic’s Anonymous

Sassy Sites

Fall Mantel

Last year was the first time that I decorated my mantel for fall and was so surprised when BHG included it in their Halloween mantel collection.

This year I decided to put my spooky trees up there.

I added the skeleton in the tree and spray painted my green pumpkin with chrome paint.

A fellow blogger made this printable to share and I can’t remember who it was ! Let me know if it was you………

I got a little excited when I saw how it matched my roman shades !

I wanted to paint the frame black but to my horror I was all out. My son was just glad I painted something a color other than white.

I’ll be linking to these Fall parties……..

Fall Crafts link party

The DIY Showoff link party

Transformation Thursday

Before and After

Today I’m sharing a before and after of my client’s guest room, with the most frequent guest being her granddaughter.  This was before the bedding and drapery but after we installed the plantation shutters.

The custom fitted, outline quilted coverlet is fun without being too juvenile. It’s a pattern that will grow with her. The striped dust ruffle is gathered and attached to the wood rails with velcro.

It’s much warmer now and flows with the rest of the home.

My favorite part is the twisted iron rod and triple scroll finials from Helser Brothers, Inc.

What’s your favorite part ?

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I met Sarah Richardson

One of the INSPIRE highlights was the keynote speech presented by designer Sarah Richardson, the host and co-producer of the popular HGTV shows, “Sarah’s House”, “Design Inc.”, and “Sarah 101” who spoke about her decorating philosophy and the impact her TV shows have had on the process of decorating.

All of her designs start with fabrics and that is what gives the room it’s direction. She uses 10 to 12 fabrics per room and uses a mix of cottons, silks and velvets to add texture.

My favorite Sarah quotes of the day:

“As a designer you are only as good as your team.”

and

“I would leave no windows undressed.”

Are you looking forward to her new season ?

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