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Hello Everyone! I want to start this post by saying I'm officially nuts, well almost. I'll also say that this post has a repeat picture or two, I totally messed up. I've had one tech issue after another and it all started with me thinking I can handle two different blogs. What was I thinking? I only know what I was thinking in the beginning lol, and as always I'm naive to how much I can take on. I guess I thought that my Miniature work and creative crafts could be separate from my blog here about Home and Design. But I've come to find out that that's like saying I have to separate my children. Ok maybe not, but you know what I mean ;) So long story short, if you are following me over at The Petite Villa, I'm only keeping that open for another week or so to give people time to know I'm not there anymore. I'll be combining miniature posts with my regular posts about life and design all here instead. Why did I think it had to be separate? I think it was because I didn't want people who weren't interested in Mini's to think I'd change the feel of this blog. But then it occurred to me, whether something is tini tiny, or large scale, it's all the same. It's still Design. And it's all me ;) And please bare with me as I finish designing my new look here too, what do you think so far? For the life of me I cannot find out how to get my music back, my new border, and a few other links aren't working, but by the end of today I'm hoping it will be finished! Ok I've rambled on enough so to find some "calm" again, I'll keep my words to a minimum through the rest of the post, or at least try ;) The picture above is of my new Aga stove for my Mini Cottage. I sure wish I was telling you it was for my big girl kitchen, but nope, it's just for play ;) But it took me a long time to find the perfect one...isn't it so sweet?? It fits perfect into the new Vintage kitchen I'm designing for my "Petite Villa". The official name of my little 1" scale home away from home ;) Note: It was during this little kitchen re-design that I realized how similar it was to another vintage kitchen I had done for a client a year ago, and hence that's when I decided that the two different scales of design didn't matter, they can be on the same blog ;) Cottage is Cottage, big or small...and btw, not every post will include Miniatures, but as I make transformations or add to my Etsy, you'll be the first to know. I've loved this picture below for a long time and the simpleness of the bedroom and the pretty floral wallpaper are just my kind of "calm". I'd wake up feeling like I was in a garden. I love the combination of busy wallpaper with plain white chenille or lace bedspreads! ( source unknown ) So I started on the guest room in the Petite Villa and this is what I've got so far. Lots of details left, but almost there ;) Excuse the grainy photo, I'm working on photographing minis better. This room below is such a calm, pretty , feminine space, I just adore it...The photo is from Country Homes and Interiors and it inspired my sitting room ... Again, it's not finished yet, but on the way...I need to hand paint a dresser and I'm almost there... ( The Petite Villa sitting room ) And of course, I couldn't finish a post about minis with out sharing some sugar topped pound cake with you! Or a cupcake? ( Both and more are available in my little Etsy shop ) Ok now..... *note here*..... this is where my computer messed up, or me :) These pictures below were intended to be the post for today. But when I decided to combine blogs and make it one again, I tried to import a post and I am very un-techy, so attempting this somehow made me lose my background and I just made a big mess of things. I tried to delete pictures after and rearrange things, but yikes, it just didn't work. So below is just some more of my Cottage ( Big Girl version ) Inspiration pics... I love this Tuscan blue Kitchen! ( Source: Country Home and Interiors ) ( Country Living UK) Vintage sweet! How simple and pretty, I adore all the soft colors and the toaster is on my wish list too :) ( Country Homes and Interiors ) I've blogged about Janet Hill's art work before and I own one of her prints, but I just found this one below and I like the simplicity of it and the feelings the paintings evoke. It has to be the *skirted sink* ( Love those! ) They seem so simple to do , and one of these days I'm gonna get my fabric out and make one for my kitchen too! Soon ;) For now, I just went with the Petite version :) ... It just warms up the kitchen and makes a bold vintage statement too... This one below is more along the lines of what I'm after. And I have to say, if you haven't visited the Canadian Cottage blog, I think you will be blown away by her beautiful , simple, vintage style. Her photography is amazing too! It's a stunning blog for sure and filled with inspiration! Here's the Aga picture that got me started on the Aga craze and I've never gotten over it since lol ... ( house beautiful ) Whew! I managed to finish this post and so far , no weird tech issues occurred like last night. Except this picture below which I cannot delete, or if I pushed it, I'm afraid it will delete all the others. So opps, until I read up on deleting the correct way, I'm best to leave it be :) I hope you all are enjoying a beautiful fall season and cozying up your own homes, big or small!! or in my case sometimes: Super tiny ;) Have a wonderful day everyone and thank you for putting up with my chatter to set things straight! :) With appreciation and love! Hugs, Cynthia xo
Dear Earthlings, I know (almost) everyone is busy with decorating their houses these days. Found few tips in Pinterest and proud to share it with you. Some of you might be engaging with Interior Decorator, but I believe the owner should know the basic design at least. Blinds Valances Curtain Pleating Now playing : -
You can get away with going retail on beautiful pillows if you buy the right size and fill; however, finding that perfect fabric, treatment, hardware and fabric combination for the room is like finding a needle in a haystack.
There are many different ways to hang a window treatment these days. Unique ideas can really help to achieve that "wow" factor you are going for. This post will focus on unconventional as well as conventional ways to hang window treatments. Drapery Hardware can vary from a knob to a full length drapery rod with finials, rings and brackets. Materials used to manufacture the hardware range from metal, stainless steel, resin, and wood. The ways to use these elements in window treatment designs are only limited by your imagination! The Helser Brothers have come up with some Old World Style wrought iron scrolls in their Artigiani Collection using two back to back finials attached to a vertical finial mount bracket. The design shown in this dining room area curved bay window alcove with a multi-layered tray ceiling calls for something special. Silk, chenille and wrought iron definitely answer that call. Note the use of the paint on the tray ceiling calls attention to the eye and draws you upward toward that beautiful scroll hardware. The use of interlining with the silk adds body to the panels. Go check out the entire Helser Brothers Line of drapery hardware on their website. Adding drama to a particular area of a home can be done with the use of silk, fullness, interlining, and long lengths. This design was found on CustomCreationsbySheri from Dysert Iowa. These dramatic silk drapery panels are punctuated with an overlay valance creating depth. The full length panels with a contrasting pleat insert bring drama and warmth to this formal living room area. The rounded shape of the window grouping is framed by the wooden rods with finials. The multi layered design has the panels hung by a rod pocket versus wooden rings. The overlay valance is also hung by a rod pocket instead of rings. Notice the placement of the pattern on the overlay valance. The following window treatment design for a dining area, focuses on the use of pattern and color to bring interest to the otherwise plain decor. The drapery hardware used is a small diameter metal rod with metal rings and a corner joint that makes it a one piece unit allowing the crown molding to be highlighted and uninterrupted. Note the width of the drapery wouldn't allow the panels to cover the window space if they were drawn. These drapery panels remain stationary, but provide just enough pizazz to complete the room. To see more designs from this Texas based designer, visit their site here. For a modern sleek look, it can be a challenge to find a hardware piece to compliment the space without overdoing it. One of my "go to" drapery hardware companies is JAB. Most of their lines are contemporary and modern. A favorite of contemporary clients is the Metropolitan line. JAB is a European company with roots in Germany. The image below depicts the JAB stainless steel flat curtain rod with a low profile and clean lines. The following image was found on Pinterest and is an idea of how to solve a window treatment for an arched window frame. The sheer is mounted to the wall with small rings that are screwed into the plaster. There are small sewn portions of the fabric that are gathered onto the rings with a piece of thread wrapped around each ring. Many more variations of this can be accomplished with heavier fabrics that are lined. The dips in the fabric can be spaced closer together so that minimal light shows through at the top of the design. Hooks can be attached to the back of the treatment and attach to each of the rings. The image below was found on google and represents another variation of using knobs to attach a valance to the wall. The soft flowing folds are just enough to block out harsh rays of sun that come in through the upper portion of the window, yet still allow plenty of view. This image was found on Google.com. Knobs like the ones in the valance example can be purchased as "tiebacks" or "holdbacks" from the Kirsch Designer Metals Collection. They are available in two sizes 3" and 4" diameter. Finials can also be used as knobs when attached to the Kirsch finial adapters as shown in the image below of a curved bay window with stationary drapery panels mounted on the finials. This design eliminates the need for a rod with multiple bends and curves. It is a bit labor intensive during installation as there are 5 to 6 finials on each panel and there are 6 panels. The image below is an example of a traditional rod used in a non-traditional way. The length of the rod is just enough to hold the stationary panel in place with finials, rings and brackets. The image below uses resin holdbacks mounted on 6" posts for a traditional style window treatment that was needed above plantation shutters. Dupioni embroidered silk swags that are hung from holdback posts provide a less structured approach to the scarf type window treatment. Pieces of wadded up wrapping paper were used in longer lengths of the scarf to add body and to make it stay in place. Hopefully this post has inspired you to think "outside the box" when it comes to the use of different types of hardware to mount your window treatments for a look that really says "wow"!
Use this easy to follow tutorial for making a DIY pelmet or a box valance for over your windows. Beautiful and easy way to dress up windows.
This boldly patterned valance is tailored with paisley fabric and our Colebrook Check fabric, giving it a sophisticated layered look. It's designed to coordinate with the matching rod pocket curtains and coordinating Colebrook Plaid curtains, and it makes a beautiful statement on its own. Finished with coordinating decorative buttons. Valance is sold individually. Layered valances are made to fit across the window area/curtain rod with little to no pleating or gathering. When ordering a Layered Valance, select a valance that's wide enough to cover the width of the window area or curtain rod (including the return). Includes one 50"Wx15"L valance (50" total width) 3" rod pocket No heading Lined Facing, cotton; lining, polyester/cotton Spot clean USA of imported material Exclusive to The Vermont Country Store Coordinating Emerson Paisley Lined Rod Pocket Curtains (#88500), sold separately Coordinating Colebrook Check Pinch Pleat Curtains (#79063), Rod Pocket Curtains (#79212), and Rod Pocket Tiers (#79059), sold separately
The new innovative Hidden Rod Pocket styling of the MAISON valance gives you the appearance of a board mounted valance but with the ease of a rod installation.This Black Belt Home Decor original was designed and constructed by me. This custom valance is sized to fit a 28"- 40" window and it features a contrast inverted pleat section in the center of the scallop and it has contrast lined pleated tails to add detail to its corners. Bias cut contrast top banding and micro-cording finish off the lower edge. The sample shown here has been made to fit a 39" Continental Rod and it has 3.5" returns. It has a 17" center length and the tails hang 18" at their long point. Please convo with me if you would like to request this design to fit larger windows than these sizes. I can custom convert this design to fit other sizes. Prices may vary. * *All Hidden rod pocket listings are for LABOR AND LINING ONLY! (INTERLINING is used only if necessary and additional fees will apply.) You provide the fabric of your choice. HOW TO ORDER: *Either measure your window width (frame to frame), or measure your existing rod that is already installed. Convo me with these measurements, the size return you plan to use and the size of Continental rod that you are using. *I'll tell you the yardage needed. (This sample used 1 Yard black/white toille fabric and 1 yard contrast plaid fabric.) I used 1 Yard of lining, however you will not need to provide this as I include it in the price of the valance. Interlining will be necessary if you are using a fabric that is thin or has no body to hang nicely. This valance looks best when made from a medium weight home decor fabric. (No upholstery weight fabric) *Purchase your fabrics and ship them to me or have them drop-shipped to me from an online store such as fabric.com or warehousefabricsinc.com. *Make your payment. *I will construct your custom sized valance and ship it to you along with any hanging info you might need. ( When doing multiple windows in the same room I always match the patterns on all the valances and I customize the scoop sizes to relate to each other in the room.) GENERAL SIZING INFORMATION: *28"- 40" window ( 1 center pleat, 2 tails) *41" - 48" window (1 center pleat, 2 tails) *49" - 88" window ( 2 pleats, 3 tails) *89" - 124" window (3 pleats, 4 tails) ** Additional sizes are available, I can customize this design to fit different size windows. When I am given the sizes of the windows in the room I will Convo you with the exact pricing. **YOU ARE PAYING ME FOR THE LABOR, LINING AND INTERLINING FOR THIS PRODUCT. *Custom pillows and other Home Decor accessories are available through my shop. Please contact me for further details. ENTER MY SHOP: blackbelthomedecor.etsy.com
Curtainking 18 inch Floral Botanic Double Layer Stripe Blackout Kitchen Valance curtains is perfect for giving your living space a personalized, elegant look. This kitchen valance is made of durable linen blend fabric with graceful botanic pattern. This room darkening valance can reduce light from the top of window & protect some privacy thanks to the double layer weave technology, block late afternoon sun but not totally remove great view. This farmhouse valance can add some design elements and color to your windows as well as hide any unattractive hardware, is perfect finishing touch to your window. Our window valance can decorate your kitchen, living room, bathroom, bedroom and other windows, give a natural touch to your home. Machine wash cold, gentle cycle, do not bleach, tumble dry low, light iron as needed. Visiting the Curtainking store, find out favorite curtains.
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