by Nikki | Mar 27, 2014 | colours, Interior Design, Interior design trends
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home with new colours and new ideas. After the winter I can’t wait to put away my heavy throws, dark candles and accents, and my plush pillows and throws. Instead I bring out lots of white accents, fresh flowers, and...
by Nikki | Mar 18, 2014 | Eco Friendly Living Tips, Fabric Information, Interior Design, Window Coverings
I’m sure you know that choosing organic food is better for your health and for the environment. But do you realize that choosing organic fabrics is just as important for the same reasons? In conventional fabrics (not certified organic) it takes between 10%...
by Nikki | Mar 11, 2014 | DIY, diy sewing projects, Interior Design
Love the look of piped pillows? They definitely have a custom look and by adding a zipper to your cover, it can be removed for washing. So practical and so beautiful! If you feel like taking on the challenge of making a pillow cover like this yourself, here are some...
by Nikki | Feb 25, 2014 | Interior Design, Window Coverings
You’ve just moved into a new home and there is nothing on the windows. The bedrooms and living room need privacy, the office needs shading, and the kitchen needs some pizzaz. Where to start? How much will it cost? What colours to choose? These are just a few of...
by Nikki | Feb 17, 2014 | DIY, diy crafts, Interior Design, Window Coverings
Instructions for making magnetic curtain holdbacks. I came across some of these drapery tie-backs when I was in France and I knew they would be easy to make myself. You will need: large buttons ribbon magnets glue gun Instructions: Fist cut 2 pieces of ribbon about...
by Nikki | Feb 11, 2014 | Interior Design, Interior design trends, Window Coverings
What are layered window treatments and why are they so popular for 2014? When you have more than one type of window treatment on one window, that is a layered window treatment. By using two or three different styles of coverings on one window, you can create the...
