No more boring lampshades!!

No more boring lampshades. How many times did you buy a lamp, but weren't in love with the shade?  Next time, before you think of purchasing another shade, think about decorating the old shade. There are so many ways to decorate a shade.

Add flowers!

Use self adhesive cut outs!

Embellish it!

Decorate with ribbons!

Add fabric!

Add an old sweater!

Use an old map!

Cover it with tulle and roses!!

Add jute!

Stencil it!!

Have you child create art!!

As a decorator, I will often suggest decorating the shade to give it a unique and personal look. Check out Pinterest, they have a lot of ideas you can implement. Whatever you choose to do, have fun and be creative!!

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Global Chic, all the rage!!

Global chic is all the rage these days. What is global chic?  Global chic (sometimes called eclectic) is "to combine elements or particular styles from different time periods and different origins within a single project."  according to Mykola Steponyuk, which pretty much, sums it up. It's mixing different design styles to achieve a unique look.

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Now please understand, that doesn't mean you just throw pieces of furniture and accessories together and expect it to work? It won't!! You still have to have some elements to tie it all together, like color, fabric or finishes! The over all look, if done correctly is beautiful and unique!!

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Fabrics, Textures, and Materials: What are some of their names?

I'm sure you've come across the name of a fabric that was unfamiliar to you and thought, "What does that look like?" How many times have you seen the fabric after you've learned the of name and though "Ah! So that's what it's called!" I know that has happened to me many times!! Here are just some of the fabrics, textures, and materials, and their corresponding names. I can't list them all. The world of Textiles and their terminology is huge!! There are just too many out there, but this may help.

Jacquard

Lame

Matelasse

Moire

Boucle

Brocade

Chambray

Crewel

Batik

Burn-Out velvet

Chintz

Some names you may recognized, others you may not. The world of textile and fabric is a huge one. Decoding the names may be at bit overwhelming!! Arming yourself with knowledge is key to deciphering that code. But let's face it, that is a daunting task!! This is a good start!!

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Tufted anyone?

Have you noticed lately everything is tufted? Don't get me wrong, I love the tufted look. In fact, my sofa is tufted. But have you every noticed that when a trend becomes popular, it's everywhere?!! Recently I was in Macy's and noticed all the furniture that was tufted.

Tufted headboard with tufted ottoman

Leather tufted sofa

Sectional leather tufted sofa

This one is only tufted on the back and not on the seating area.

Tufted sofas has been around since the mid-18th century. Doesn't look like it's going away any time soon. It comes in all different fabric and shape. One thing is for sure, it's very popular. Tufted anyone?!!

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