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Burlap chair and photo by Swoanddipity.com via Hometalk.com.

Beautiful in Burlap

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Apr 15, 2013

Eco-friendly, rustic burlap is a fun fabric for DIY projects. Add some rustic flavor to your design scheme with these DIY projects. No-sew burlap curtains: You don't even need a...


Pretty textiles are only the tip of the iceberg of costs for decorating a new house. (Photo: jade/morguefile.com)

Budgeting to Decorate a New House

Posted by Linda Merrill | Oct 16, 2012

Over the years, I've had many clients, or potential clients, who purchased a new house without planning for the cost of decorating it. This isn’t just about pretty fabrics either;...


Fabric can hide architectural imperfections. (Photo: Christa Richert/sxc.hu)

5 Clever Uses for Fabric

Posted by Linda Merrill | Aug 13, 2012

I am the queen of fabric. I love it, collect it, sell it or give it away, and start all over again. When I was quilting, I had several large plastic bins filled with small to tiny pieces...


The carpeted bathroom and the dense floral wallpaper need to go. (Photo: rick/Flickr creative commons)

Fads from the 1980's & 1990's to Remove Before Selling

Posted by Linda Merrill | Aug 08, 2012

There is no question that decorative fashion and trends come and go. The hottest trends today will start to fade in a year or so and by 2025 and beyond most will be looking tired and...


These valances are the tablecloth valances described in the article. (Photo: Linda Merrill for Networx.)

Easy-to-Sew Window Treatments

Posted by Linda Merrill | Aug 05, 2012

I’m a big fan of fabric and it’s usually the first thing I look at what starting an interior design project. There are so many beautiful textiles available from cut yardage...


Properly hung curtains. Photo and interior design by Lee Anne Culpepper.

8 Really Good Tips for Hanging Curtains

Posted by Lee Anne Culpepper | Jul 10, 2012

Curtains add to the beauty of the room and are as important to the finished design as art and wall color. A well appointed window treatment can totally transform a common boring window...


7 Steps to Customizing Your Generic Living Space

Posted by Philip Schmidt | Apr 03, 2012

Several years ago, when TV design shows had become really popular, I saw an interview with a designer/host from one of the big hits at the time. The show involved traveling around the...


Photo: Lee Anne Culpepper via Hometalk.com

A Guide to Classic Southern Style

Posted by Lee Anne Culpepper | Nov 18, 2011

What is classic design? It is certainly not white walls, with white furniture, bare floors and a bright yellow urn for a pop of color. It is not dark brown walls with hot pink accents,...