The Master Bathroom...

You know all those pictures in magazines with the beautiful rooms?  The ones where you say to yourself  "Why doesn't my room looks like that:?"  Take a look at this:

Master bathroom, pinch-pleated silk drapes.

From the entrance, sure looks blue here...

They really are stunning.  Lined and interlined, just like they should be.

Yes, that's a pretty fancy tub, and sure the lighting is very pretty...but you know what the real difference is?  Clutter.  It's cliche, but in decorating often less is more.  The best part is getting rid of stuff doesn't cost anything.  If you are really smart about it you can even make money on eliminating all the stuff that is just getting in the way.  And here is the part where I come in.  That beautiful fabric...that 100% silk fabric you see above...it cost less than $30/yd.  It is exactly the same 100% silk that some companies sell for closer to $100/yd, same fiber, same color, same mill.  We even have some in stock.

Bonus picture:  Remember the panels from the entry way?  Here they are with some furniture in front of them.  I can't claim credit for the furniture, but I did see the fabric that was selected for them when I advised the client on the window treatments and hardware.

Don't forget to click on the pictures for a larger image.

I only had 5 hours of sleep...

I may have only had 5 hours of sleep in order to make it to this installation, but it was worth it!  Beautiful ceiling mounted open-weave linen sheers are paired with side panels in this Master Bedroom.  I hope to have pictures of the silk drapes from the Master Bathroom new week.  Once those are all taken care of we need to work on the bedding.  My client was thinking about replacing the furniture in the room, but I think the chairs look fantastic, and even more important, they are super comfy.

Hand-draw open weave linen sheers.

Space has been left for the window seat cushion. 

Gorgeous!

Pro-Tip:  I don't care how good they look, if the chairs aren't comfortable then they shouldn't be in your bedroom.  If they are comfortable, but ugly...that I can fix.


Well, back to work for me, 14 hours today and counting.  Good news is at least I am out of the car.  I  know my friends who are truck drivers laugh, but 154.4 miles is more than I should have to do in a day.  

New Year in Potomac...

Here is a little bit from my installation today.  I have decided that the before pictures are not really that important, but if you would like to see them just let me know.

Living room across from the main entry.

Dining room, from the sidebar.

Dining room front to back.

I will tell you that these pictures don't do justice to the scale and grandeur of the house, but it is the best that my Droid X can do.  When I'm don't it might be worth bringing a real camera.

P.S.  Don't forget you can click on the pictures for a larger version.

December 24th, 14:00.

Traffic was nice and light today and there was no construction.  This in an of itself is reason to celebrate.  If that is not enough for you, here are some festive pictures of an install and delivery today.

An inside mount Roman Shade with decorative inset
banding.

Add an arched cornice board.

The installer felt it looked better up.  What do you think?

And there is a matching  one for the door.

Reversible chair pad done in Pink/Green.  Fabric is from the Paris Ritz collection by Fabricut.

And another chair pad along with an upholstered back.

 Please Note:  The back of the chair should have a double welt to hide the staples.  The client asked that is be done without.  We agreed, but are ready to apply the double welt should she change her mind.

All this needs is a golden lab, or maybe a cocker spaniel to complete the tableau.

Yet another completed order, on-time and top-notch!   If you would like to have your house ready for guests, now is the time.  Don't call on Dec. 1st next year, let's start now...or Monday.   Definitely Monday.

Yes, it's a slipcover.

From the girl's room I've been working on.  Here is the completed slipcover.  I would tell you which company sells the fabric, but they still have not given me permission (go figure).  If you would like to know just shoot me an e-mail and I'll tell you.

It looks even better in real life.

Bonus picture:

The headboard is a slipcover too.

Here it is...

I gave you a little preview a couple days ago and here is the reveal:

Boy did these turn out great!

I think there is too much down in the cushion.  I'll fix it after the holidays.  Oh First World problems!

See pretty great huh.

Turban Swags over Pinch Pleat drapes.

Made the piano bench cushion too.

Another one of the window treatments.

And here is some detail of the tieback.

Would you like me to come out and work on your living room too?  I can't take care of it for this Thanksgiving, but I can have it done for the next one.

In a few days...

There is a certain client who will be having her Living Room completed in time for Thanksgiving.  I don't want to give away the surprise; but here are a few of the pieces that will be going up.

For all of you who have asked, this is a turban swag.

Stroheim and Romann, Connoisseur Versailles Collection.

If I get lucky I may be able to get a few pictures of the sofa and chairs tomorrow to add.