Well it’s that time of year…..Time for storage!  I don’t know about you but every January I get the urge to get organized!  I start taking down the holiday decorations and putting things away and just want everything clean and in it’s place.  I’m notorious for buying bins and baskets to satisfy my need for organization which leads me to my latest find!

I love these Everything Bins from Serena and Lily.  Say goodbye to the boring plastic bins and check out these prints!  There are 12 prints to choose from and they have a glossy coat which is water tight and super durable!  They are perfect for all your storage needs.

So come on everybody……Lets get organized!!!

Who can guess what is really expensive, but so worth the investment?…..window treatments!  I know everyone is sticker shocked at first, but once up…..worth every penny!  Window treatments are like the best accessory for your little black dress.

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Most of my time right now is sketching and finding fabrics for windows.  What many people do not realize is all the hours that goes into a window treatment.  Here is the breakdown…..first,  I visit the customer’s house and get a quick measurement. Second, I take a picture of the window and all of the surrounding areas for clues.  Third, grab all the fabrics that I would like to see as possibilities and to inspire me on a style.  Sometimes, I find that the style comes first and that will dictate a certain fabric.  Okay, now for the fun part which is the sketching…..coming up with the perfect treatment to frame the window.  Last, I revisit the customer’s house and ponder the choices…..coming up with my favorite two and having them pick from there.  Fun stuff!

Now the dreaded pricing begins…..hours of figuring fabric, calling for price of fabrics, and discussions with the workroom.  Now lets just hope the fabric chosen is in stock and not  the dreaded ‘D’  word Discontinued…..oh yes… if so the process would start all over again.  Don’t get too excited because once I share the cost with a new customers they might be scared off (secret: once hooked they will never say no again).  Now, if I get the green light I have work orders to the workroom and ordering ahead of me.

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Let me tell you it is worth the 6 to 8 weeks for the window treatment to be born. Certainly it is an investment, but I hope there is a better understanding of all the work that takes place behind the scenes.  The designer plays a big part, but lets not forget the hardworking person sewing the draperies.  That is a job you would not want me to do because I can not even sew a button!  Even though much work is involved I love the whole process.  The end result is just the icing on the cake…..one happy customer with some beautiful draperies!

Dress Your Window!

“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.”  Oprah Winfrey

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Loving the quote from Oprah….I know a lot of you have paint colors gone wrong.  Well, the New Year brings a fresh coat of paint.  Good Luck on your color selection from PYS!

I do not know about all of you, but the Holidays seem to come earlier and earlier every year.  It just seems like we are still eating our Halloween candy and here comes the Christmas music….crazy.  Can we just go back to after Thanksgiving welcoming Christmas decorating?

I am trying to get inspired, so lets take a look….

Smallplacestyle’s example of a modern Christmas and a mantel full of fun…very clean!

I guess I am aiming for a more subtle approach to Holiday decorating for this season.  Casasugar writes about San Francisco blogger Victoria that decorates with on a more mellow, subtle touch for the season.  Her ideas of roses, white candles, colors of silver and gold is a welcoming deviation from traditional red and green.  Sometimes the saying less is more applies the truth even to your Christmas decor.  Lets face it ….just an easier clean up as well!

Good Luck Decorating!!!

Have you ever been looking for wallpaper but had trouble finding exactly what you had in mind?  I know I have and it can be frustrating pouring through all those books trying to find just the right one.  Now you can create your own with Alluminare!  Their step-by-step wallpaper designer is awesome!  The colors and combinations are endless!  I created the one below in a matter of minutes.  It was fast and fun!

They don’t stop at wallpaper.  You can also customize lighting, lamp shades, pillows and fabric!  With that kind of flexibility you are most certain to get a very pulled together look.

So the moral of this story is… if you can’t find it design it yourself!!

Quality products at half the price???  Why is it when you are shopping online there is such a price jump from site to site???  Amish Country Products and More explains part of the reason they are able to beat the pricing of their competitors by such a considerable amount is due to their website.  Their site has no gimmicks…..you are getting the best price the first time, every time!  Most companies add a substantial markup and then run a temporary sale making you think you got the deal of a lifetime….wrong!

If you are looking for high-quality, hand made Amish products priced honestly, Amish Country Products and More will be for you.  The store, located in Pennsylvania Dutch Country has been established online and in brick-and-mortar since the mid 1990’s.  Their special products are made by skilled Amish men and women with first class craftsmanship.  The store specializes in selling cupolas, but also carries weathervanes and a wide variety of Amish crafted cabinetry and furniture.

Take a look for yourself with customer photos.

The proof is in the work!

I have been surprisingly busy with Lesley David Design, Inc. this Fall Season so sorry my postings are few and far between.  The good news is with all my new design work I will have lots and lots to write about.

Leaving you with a unique and haunted season treat…..solar powered garden ghosts.  What a great idea to add to your Halloween Night (courtesy of: Country Home Halloween decorating ideas).

I am wishing everyone a Safe and Happy Halloween and Harvest Season.

My latest find is from New House Textiles.  Almost everyone has or has had a roller blind in their home at one time or another.  But how about dressing them up?

New House Textiles offers the largest selection of blind pulls I’ve seen anywhere.  They include glass, porcelain, leather, metallic, textile and wooden.  The choices are endless!

The fun doesn’t stop with blind pulls.  They also custom make blinds from one of the many choices in their fabric library.  To top it all off they have a great selection of  homewares!

Check it out!

Pink, a color representing beauty, grace and goodness. Company C has a passion for pink and all it stands for.

Their Sachi Pink accent rug is now available. A portion of sales goes towards supporting breast cancer awareness, research and education. So think pink and purchase your Sachi Pink today in stores and online.

(Courtesy Of Company C)

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Looking for a chair that will match any decor?  Well here it is!  This chair will work for you no matter how many times you change the color of your room!

The Oz by cate & nelson is a versatile low chair with different colored layers of felt combined with white-lacquered steel, giving you the feeling of having a seat inside a book.  Whenever you want to change the color or mood of your chair just turn a page of felt over!  A chair that can change with my moods?

As a woman I’m loving this!