Tips & Tricks

Lately I’ve been having a problem with my two dogs and their quest to ruin my furniture. From chewy treat stains to digging my sofa in attempt to reach far ends of the world, my dogs are absolutely determined to annihilate my possessions. (This is probably my fault because I allow them to get on my sofa and bed because I just can’t say no to their sweet little faces!) Read more →

 There is a lot of ambiguity when it comes to finding the perfect replacement for your chair, chaise, or rocker. What is the difference between a pad and a cushion? What would meet my needs most? What is more comfortable? Read more →

If you were of nobility in the Middle Ages, you would own a chair with welted cushion, and it would have been exquisite. In the Spanish Court, only the honored were permitted to sit in chairs that featured elaborately decorated cushions with welting. And in France, the most privileged were permitted to kneel on a welted cushion behind the king in church.

We can definitely say that, even to this day, cushions with welting have not lost their function or their attraction. Cushions today are accessories, as well as a seating comfort. Functionality, however, should not dictate the style of your pillow! Dress it up with welting.

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So you decide you want drapery panels and walk in your room to think it over. You have an idea, and you sit down to pick out your drapery fabric. Oh no, which one do you choose? Let me share with you a couple of things to consider as you make your decision. Read more →