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Keep Calm and Sew On
I’ve loved to sew ever since I was a child making Barbie clothes with quite a bit of help from my aunt. I still get that same thrill when I dig into a pile of fabric swatches! As you know, my love of dressing dolls in my fabric creations evolved into a love of [...]
Feels Like I’m Just Getting Started
These 20 years in business have flown by, and I feel like I’m just getting started. I can’t wait to discover what’s ahead…and I’ll be sure to share those Custom Creations adventures with you. But for now, let’s take another look at the past with three more of my favorite projects. Project #12 This [...]
Open the Shutters-It’ll Lift You Up
Are you ready for more of my favorite projects as I continue to celebrate my 20th year in business? I really like shutters, so this month all of my favorite projects focus on shutters. Did you know that the wooden shutters we refer to as plantation shutters got their name from the cotton and [...]
Home Wasn’t Built in a Day
Home wasn’t built in a day You can say that again! If you’ve ever built a home, you know all about the details…details…details. And the more details, the more you may second guess your decisions. My July newsletter is all about building my home—there are pictures about the process and some great tips if [...]
Room with a View…or Not
Room with a View...or Not This month, each of my favorite projects highlights how to use window treatments to control your view out the window. We all need a little control now and then! Favorite Project #7 One of my clients had a townhouse with gorgeous views of a golf course, complete with towering [...]
Special Touches
Special Touches I get excited about adding special touches to window treatments to make a great project even better. It’s like the icing on the cake. This month, each of my favorite projects has something extra special. Maybe that’s why they’re so memorable. Favorite Project #5 This front room and dining room project [...]