Re-use for a Re-design.

New Jewelry for a grand old gal.

This house is being lovingly restored and the latest additions  are these grand swags and horns and jabots set off with a fantastic  tassel trim. I just love it, but most importantly, so does the homeowner.

Remake the swag.

We started thinking about this one 4 years ago. The fabric is perfect for the room and the homeowner loves it, but the droopy swag had to go. We wanted something a bit formal, not too fluffy and something I could make from the fabric we had. This is an Empire style valance. The bay measures 80 inches on the sides and 33 in the center section. I have a new way of constructing these huge bay valances so that they are very transportable, no velcro and no corner braces. I'm still working out the kinks but I'll publish something about it soon.

E's Kitchen

Valances now are more formal. No fluffy things, few ruffles. Good fabric, good design, attention to detail. My software program allows me to take a picture of a window, design a window treatment and apply the chosen fabric, allowing you to see what it will look like before you decide. There are several examples of the use of this software on the website, as well as the Brown and Yellow Bedroom shown here in the gallery ( scroll down a bit).

Watch for my  column in the Lakeshore News on January 30;  'Valances; the Good the Bad and the Ugly'.