How To Cover a Two Story Window

Q. I have a two story wall of windows ……. Do I have to mount my draperies all the way at the top ?

A. No, you may hang them right above the first set of windows !

Q. I have a triple window and want to use stationary side panels …. Do I have to use one long rod all the way across ?

A. No, you may use two shorter rods, one at each end !

We installed these Euro pleated white linen panels last week. They are hanging from  7/8” black iron rods with end caps by Helser Brothers. My workroom has been full of neutral linen lately, more to come later.

Custom window treatments can be the single most important element in pulling together your decorating scheme. If you would like up to date window treatments that you are excited about send me an email.

You’re Invited…..

 

Techniques and Trends in Creative Window Treatments

with Jackie Von Tobel

May 20, 2011

One Eleven Place 111 Realtors Way Cary, NC

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

featuring

Jackie Von Tobel’s

Quick Rendering System

Anyone can produce professional looking sketches for their clients if they know the secrets and short cuts that Jackie has perfected over the course of her career.  During this hands on interactive seminar attendees will learn the basics of Jackie’s easy quick rendering system to use simple shapes like triangles, squares, and circles to create to scale, detailed drawings quickly and accurately.  This amazing seminar will give you the confidence to use your rendering skills on the job to impress your clients and communicate more effectively with your workroom and designers.

and

Creating Couture Treatments on a Shoestring Budget

In our challenging economy every penny counts both for our clients and for our business!   In this seminar Jackie will divulge great tips, tricks, and sources  to get the most bang for your buck when designing on a budget.  Learn to lower your construction costs while still offering cutting edge couture to your clientele with new designs and materials.  You will leave with many brand new JVT designs to add to your portfolio.

Early Bird Pricing is good through May 6th, after that date it goes up $20.00.

$55.00 for Triangle WCAA Members

$65.00 for National WCAA Memebers

$79.00 Guests

To register for this event, please click here - https://www.jotform.com/form/10975140546

 

Jackie is such a talented designer and artist, click to read my interview with her and see her gorgeous home office and fabrics.

If you are in the area we would love to have you come spend the day with us, breakfast and lunch are included !

Creative Camp Day 3

Day one and day two were just warm ups for the busy day I had on day three.  My first class was “Headboards”, taught by Gillian Wendel. She had some very creative samples like this one that had nail heads and a faux iron insert by Tableaux in a black truffle finish that was donated by Amore Drapery Hardware.

We all made sample size headboards with buttons to take home.

Whew, a complete mini headboard in 4 hours, we were working fast ! A group photo at the end of class……

My afternoon class was “shaped specialty firmaflex cornices” taught by Karen Barnes. Here she is with some samples of shaped cornices.

I love this bendable fiber board and can’t wait to use it again. Once you heat it up enough you can curve and shape it.  It’s also lightweight and would be perfect for a large cornice. Here’s my finished sample……….

That evening we had a presentation about roman shade safety by Mary Ann Plumlee, she is working on a new shade system that will be available soon. After such a busy day we needed to wind down by swinging in the full moon……..

Just one more class left and then it’s time to go home !

Custom window treatments can be the single most important element in pulling together your decorating scheme. If you would like up to date window treatments that you are excited about send me an email.

Winner

It’s 85 degrees in NC today, these pansies won’t last much longer…….

The winner of The Shabby Apple Dress giveaway is number 3, Cristin from Simplified Bee, congratulations !

 

Custom window treatments can be the single most important element in pulling together your decorating scheme. If you would like up to date window treatments that you are excited about send me an email.

Creative Camp Day 2

My box arrived yesterday with all my samples from Creative Camp. I already told you about Day One, so now onto day two. No, that’s not a box of candy (although there was plenty of candy at every class) those are made of ribbons !

My first class was on ribbon trims and was taught by Candace Kling, she is a fabulous ribbon artist that has studied embellishments of textile collections for 30 years. It was such a learning experience to hear her talk and see her manipulating the ribbon like playing an instrument. We all got to make our own sample boards with five different techniques. This is mine with looped diamonds, boxes, double boxes, diamond boxes and chevron.

I used colorful embroidery thread to make the center and now they look like flowers.

You get such different looks depending on the type and color of ribbon you use, these are my friend Ronica’s pretty pink ones.

After lunch, I took a class about headrails and lift systems by Peggy Morgans of Parkway Window Works.  We discussed the new standards and viewed all the different lift systems in person.

Here’s an example of all the approved devices in lieu of cords.

I really liked the look and operation of this one by kwik affix because of the fast raise option.

Next, I took Ann Johnson’s class on workroom techniques. We discussed all kinds of ways to be more efficient in the workroom. All of the classes were small enough for personal attention and the evening programs were for the whole group.

Our last event of the day was on Coronas, Crowns, Canopies and other Bed Treatments presented by Karen Barnes.

She spoke about the different types, planning, measuring and installation. These are some of my favorites……….

That was a lot for one day, congrats if you made it to the end. Tomorrow is all hands on fabrication classes so stay tuned !

Custom window treatments can be the single most important element in pulling together your decorating scheme. If you would like up to date window treatments that you are excited about send me an email.