How to Make Rod Pocket Curtains
Rod pocket curtains are the easiest and quickest style of curtain to make. It’s simply a panel of fabric with a tube at the top for the curtain rod. For sewers of all levels, rod pocket curtains are an easy…
How to Make Lined Back Tab Curtains
Making your own custom curtains with the drapery fabric of your choice is a great option and surprisingly easy. Back tab curtains hang from tabs hidden on the back of the curtain panel. They have a seamless look, top to…
Autumn Inspiration: Fall Colors
Here in New England, autumn is a gorgeous time of year. I love the crisp air and, of course, the trees with their brilliant fall colors. Fall is all about nature, so whether in fashion or home decor, earth tones…
Home decor and Fabric: Go BIG or go home
While the title of this series is go big or go home, sometimes big isn’t always the best way to go. Take, for example, this big rowboat hanging on the ceiling (photo Jeffrey Alan Marks for Elle Decor). Living in…
Home decorating trend: Under the sea….
We have talked before on this blog about how design is often inspired by nature. You can check out one of those discussions here. It is possible to come up with color schemes simply by looking at the colors found in…
OFS Book club: Discovering Home with Laurie Smith
Does anyone remember the television show “Trading Spaces”? It introduced us to designers like Frank, the jolly grandfather type, Doug, the sexy guy, Hildy who always claimed to be a designer but I was never sure, the cute hostess Paige…
Trend alert: Whimsical and funky wallpapers
Wallpaper is back in a big way. Not the stuffy florals from your grandmother’s era or the neon metallics from the 1970’s. Todays wallpapers range in design from earthy and textural grass cloth to elegant and sophisticated crystal embellished silk. …
Fabric: Featured Manufacturer Laura Ashley
Laura Ashley is a familiar name to anyone in the interior design industry. Known for beautiful toiles, serene floral prints and soft colors, the Laura Ashley line now includes exotic Ikat patterns, contemporary trellis and geometric prints and unusual color…
Fabric: Fuzzy, funky, fun faux fur
Wow…that sure is a mouth full! But faux fur is making a triumphant return to popularity in both fashion and home decor. Here are some ways to use this very fun fabric. Fur and hide rugs are very popular but…
Fabric: P. Kaufmann Fabric
With so many choices when it comes to fabrics I think it is nice to know a little bit about the companies that provide these fabrics. For over half a century, P. Kaufmann has provided the design industry with exquisite…
