Fashion trends have certainly changed in men’s clothing since our fathers’ generation. While the dapper dresser of the past always had his place, and men have always “dressed for success” to one degree or another, there is far a more aware and sophisticated approach to clothing today than ever.
The Millions Of Uses For Discount Drapery Fabric
Decorating with discount drapery fabric is easy and affordable. The rich looking fabrics are not just for drapes either. You can use many different patterns to create slip covers, pillows, duvet covers, and more.
To Sew or Not to Sew
The best decorators hate to sew! They probably know how, but they may not like it and have come up with creative ways to get around sewing, using decorator fabrics at discount prices and other tools of the trade.
Folding fabric is one …
Show Off Those Curtain Rods
Curtain rods come in as many different styles and materials as fabric curtains. They can make or break the appearance of your window depending on how you hang them and how they are finished off. Knowing what you can do with the curtain rod will give you some decorating ideas you may not have thought of before.
Anatomy of a Curtain Rod
To start the curtain rod consists of three main parts. There is the pole part that holds the fabric, then finials which cap off the ends…
Dressing Up Shower Curtain Rods
If you are on a tight decorating budget, or just like getting really creative, then you may want to consider using shower curtain rods in more places than the bathroom. Sure these rods are functional. They do hold up the all important shower curtain liner that keeps water in the shower and off the bathroom floor. But shower curtain rods also make great decorative poles in other room of the house.
Some of the Most Unusual Place to Hang a Rod
Shower curtain rods can be …
Choosing And Cleaning Shower Curtains
Shower curtains are often the focal point of a bathroom. A wide variety of fabric, pattern and styles are available to compliment the design of your bathroom or home. These range from simple, elegant designs to unique and unusual colors and patterns. Replacing the curtain is the easiest and cheapest way to redecorate your bathroom. Choose your material and then select matching accessories to match the bathroom and furniture.
Selecting Shower Curtains
The choices in a…
Creating A Unique Window Valance
Windows come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes offer a beautiful view. When it is important to let in the most light and not obstruct that perfect view, a window valance can be just the right touch. Window valances come in many different styles and can be used alone or with other window treatments such as drapes, sheers, blinds, or shutters. There are no-sew options as well as the carefully crafted sewn valances that have a real professional touch.
Types of Window Vala…
Decorating With Beaded Curtains
No more boring window treatments now that beaded curtains are back! Oh, you may think this is a flashback to the 1960s, but beaded curtains have made a comeback in a whole new way. Groovier than ever designs create exciting plays on light and texture and even work as room dividers.
Where to Use Beads
There are several ways to including beading in your window designs. The entire curtain can be made of beads and hang in colourful strands from the top of the window right …
10 Tips For A Window Coverings Makeover
You cannot stand it. The same old dreary windows that do little to add life to your home. It is time for a change. But, where do you start? How do you keep from making an expensive or embarrassing mistake? In fact, how can you know what you really want?
1.Start with one room at a time.
There may be the temptation, especially when moving into a new home, to decorate all of the rooms at once. This takes far too much energy and can sap your creative juices, leaving the decor…
What Every Woman Should Know About Fashion
If you are the average woman, knowing all the ins and outs of fashion is not something you have time to learn and research. With our busy lives, we just buy what we think will look nice and is affordable. However, there are some simple rules you can follow to keep yourself In Fashion, so to speak.
Finding The Best Quilting Pattern For You
Now is the perfect time to get into the art of quilting. One of the best-kept secrets around for a long time, quilting has had a rapid surge in popularity over the last few years, and as a result, the selection of quilting patterns has greatly increased. These days, believe it or not, there are literally thousands of patterns from which to choose, coming in various sizes and shapes as well as having distinctive and original designs. With such a wide selection available, you m…
Bewitch The Neighbors With These 5 “Crafted” Halloween Surprises!
When I was a child in the New Orleans area, my big brown eyes would be popping at Halloween time with vivid images, shapes, characters and colors designed to capture the imagination and transport one into another sense of reality. I recall scary voodoo zombies regaling the windows of storefronts, Halloween jesters staring out from behind curtains, expressive uses of masks with a French or Creole twist, and these visuals combined with music and food would be a fun, frightening…