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Top Trends – Fabrics and Trims

Top Trends – Fabrics and Trims

Top Trends - Fabrics and Trims I’m back with more trends in today’s industry. As always, however, I want to remind you that while I’m always happy to talk about the latest trends, I want to remind you that it doesn’t matter what everyone else likes. It’s all about...

Top Trends – Plantation Shutters

Top Trends – Plantation Shutters

Top Trends – Plantation Shutters It’s time to take a look at one of the most timeless traditions of the south – plantation shutters. As always I want to remind you that while I’m always happy to talk about the latest trends, I want to remind you that it doesn’t matter...

Top Trends – Motorized Window Treatments

Top Trends – Motorized Window Treatments

Top Trends – Motorized Window Treatments As a window treatment professional, my clients always ask me what’s trending. While I’m always happy to talk about the latest trends, I want to remind you that it doesn’t matter what everyone else likes. It’s all about what...

What Would You Do with a Window Seat of Your Own?

What Would You Do with a Window Seat of Your Own?

What Would You Do with a Window Seat of Your Own? Can you feel that? The crisp, cold air chilling everything in sight? If you’re like me, you love curling up with a great book in a favorite spot. This is a great time of year to create a new favorite spot – and a...

Window Treatment Style

Window Treatment Style

Top Trends - Window Treatment Style Let’s dive into some more of the latest industry trends. I want to remind you that you can get these, plus more, straight to your inbox by signing up for my newsletter. As always I want to remind you that while I’m always happy to...

7 Ways to Treat Your Guests Like Royalty

7 Ways to Treat Your Guests Like Royalty

7 Ways to Treat Your Guests Like Royalty The holidays are fast approaching. Time to wrap the gifts, make the cocoa, and get your guest room ready to welcome all your loved ones. You want to make your guests feel welcome, comfortable, and right at home. So here are...

The Value of an Energy Efficient Home

The Value of an Energy Efficient Home

The Value of an Energy Efficient Home There’s so much value in an energy efficient home – in both your home and in the items you buy to make it yours. To protect all of that you want to be sure you’re properly covered with the right insurance. Did you know that I can...

7 tips for holiday Entertaining

7 tips for holiday Entertaining

7 Tips for Holiday Entertaining There’s nothing like entertaining during the holiday season. You pull out all the stops to make every dish warm and inviting. The menu is planned, the pantry is stocked, and the stockings are hung by the chimney with care. Everything is...

How to Ensure the Safety of Your Children (and Pets)

How to Ensure the Safety of Your Children (and Pets)

How to Ensure the Safety of Your Children (and Pets) Despite what many parents think, the potential safety hazards of window coverings are not exclusive to infants and newborns. Climbing toddlers can’t resist low-standing furniture or bookcases to get a peek out the...

The Path of Charity in a Small Business

The Path of Charity in a Small Business

The Path to Charity in a Small Business I belong to a women’s mastermind group, and one of the objectives of the program is charity. I have been struggling with this concept. How does a small business make a big difference? What can I possibly bring to the table? I...

Finding Sleep and Relaxation in Your Own Bedroom

Finding Sleep and Relaxation in Your Own Bedroom

Finding Sleep and Relaxation in Your Own Bedroom How’s your sleep these days? Are you struggling to get a good night’s rest? There could be a lot of things affecting your sleep health, and we all know you can’t be healthy if you’re not getting good sleep. Some things...

Keep Your Outdoor Furniture Vibrant with 3 Easy Steps

Keep Your Outdoor Furniture Vibrant with 3 Easy Steps

We’re finally approaching warmer weather, and that means it’s time to break out the grills, coolers, and outdoor patio furniture. Between the sun, your neighbors, and family, your patio furniture is bound to see a lot of traffic this season. If you follow these easy...

Avoiding the Most Costly Design Mistakes

Avoiding the Most Costly Design Mistakes

Avoiding the Most Costly Design Mistakes The most costly mistake that homeowners make is starting a design project without a plan. Taking on a new project without a plan is like trying to drive to a strange, faraway place without a map. This will cause delays,...

6 Reasons to Consider a Custom Motorized Window Treatment

6 Reasons to Consider a Custom Motorized Window Treatment

6 Reasons to Consider a Custom Motorized Window Treatment While window treatments are a beautiful way to add class and elegance to any room, they can also be a practical way to enhance your space. Below are the top 6 reasons to consider custom motorized window...

Custom Window Treatments Explained

Custom Window Treatments Explained

Custom Window Treatments Explained Would you like to dress your windows, but you don’t know how to get started?  Don’t feel bad.  Many homeowners leave their windows bare because they don’t know the simple steps to begin.  Once you see how easy it is, you can start...

The 2018 Pantone Color of the Year Is…

The 2018 Pantone Color of the Year Is…

The 2018 Pantone Color of the Year is Purple, specifically Ultra Violet. How does Pantone choose this color and how can you use it in your house? Pantone sends approximately 10 people around the globe for weeks at a time looking for colors signals. They see the...

Velvet is a 2018 Trend

Velvet is a 2018 Trend

Velvet a 2018 Trend Velvet is one of the new trends for 2018. Velvet feels luxurious and welcoming in the fall and winter here in Raleigh. It can even take you into spring and summer depending on the color. Some of the most popular colors for the fall are a nice warm...

The Furniture Upgrade

The Furniture Upgrade

The Furniture Upgrade If you have young children, messy teenagers, or pets in the house, chances are your furniture fabric could use some love. Some homeowners prefer to clean their microfiber furniture fabric using a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol and a clean...

A Southern Tradition

A Southern Tradition

A Southern Tradition When I think of plantation shutters, I have a vision of the 1800's style southern plantation with large trees covered in Spanish moss framing the structure. Interior plantation shutters provide assurance, confidence, security, and elegance to your...

Create a Happy Home With Custom Window Treatments

Create a Happy Home With Custom Window Treatments

Create a Happy Home With Custom Window Treatments Did you know that color, shades, and light evoke different emotions with custom window treatments? If you know a few simple design tricks, you can make any space feel happier. Here are 4 design elements that will evoke...

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I love hearing my clients say, “Wow—what a difference this makes!”

As a passionate and dedicated window treatment expert, I take pride in helping new homeowners transform their spaces into warm, inviting environments by dressing up those bare or outdated windows. Think of window treatments as the perfect jewelry to complete a stunning outfit—without them, something essential is missing.

My mission is to bring joy through beautifully tailored designs, and I’ve made the entire shopping experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. Instead of running around to different stores and collecting swatches, I bring an array of samples directly to you. This way, you can instantly see how each option complements your home, saving you time and energy.

With this personalized, stress-free approach, choosing the perfect window treatments becomes an enjoyable experience, and together, we’ll create a space that truly delights you.