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...
All About Linen

All About Linen

Linen is generally made from flax-fibers but it can also be made of hemp or cotton. Organic linen means the linen is made from plant fibers and grown without the use of toxic pesticides and fertilizers. The quality of the finished product depends on how it was grown...

Eco-Friendly Window Coverings

Why cover your windows at all? Well, windows make up approximately 20% of a home’s exterior wall area and uncovered windows allow 20 times more heat flow than covered windows. Window coverings also add style, colour, and practical solutions like privacy, screening and...