Eco-Friendly Window Coverings

The last couple weeks I talked about how to choose window coverings for your home.  Now I would like to let you know about some of the great eco-friendly choices for window coverings that are available. Tab top curtains made from hemp/cotton by NikkiDesigns First, my...

Decorating for Autumn, 2010

 Home decorating continues to have no hard, fast rules.  Decorate any way that pleases you!  The emphasis is on creating a unique space that reflects your individualism.  Along with individualism, the key theme of Autumn/Winter is “heirloom”.  Preserving...

Making an Upholstered Headboard

I made this headboard for my bed and it  was pretty easy!  I used my 100% hemp herrringbone in dark chocolate brown as the fabric -available in my etsy shop hereI wanted the cover to be removeable, so I could wash it.The first step is figuring out the shape and size...

Some Great Eco Friendly Fabric Finds

I am going to start giving you regular updates on some of the best eco-friendly fabrics out there! The number of suppliers is constantly growing (thank goodness) and many of these fabrics are available to purchase online with no minimum cuts (you can buy small...
All about Silk

All about Silk

Have you ever wondered how silk fabric is made? Silk fibers are collected from silk worm cocoons.  Silk worms are carefully monitored with controlled temperatures to insure that they will produce a cocoon. They are fed constantly allowing them to multiply their weight...