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Roman Blind Quick Fixes
Roman Blinds are now made with child safety very much at the forefront of design. The headrails have chains that pop out if pulled too hard – for example,...
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13JunRead MoreMoving to Dorset and the South West of England?
If you’re thinking of moving to Dorset, then you have made a great choice of county! When my family moved back to the UK after years of living in...
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06MarRead MoreNEW! Mobile Fabric Library
This month has been really exciting for me. I have purchased a new van which has been transformed into an amazing mobile fabric library. Mobile Fabric Library The van...
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25OctRead MoreBespoke vs. Ready-Made Curtains
What is the difference between bespoke curtains and ready-made curtains? I was recently asked what the difference is between what I ‘do’, i.e. bespoke curtains and what you can...
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01MayRead MoreInterlining – A Brief Guide
Curtain Interlining Properties Interlining is the piece of fabric that is sandwiched between the fabric and the back lining. It gives the curtain extra weight to help it drape...
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24AprRead MorePassementerie
Passementerie [pas-men-tree; French pahs-mahn–tree] noun – trimming of braid, cord, bead, etc., in any of various forms. Passementerie is the term used to describe all the little extra trimmings we use to embellish soft furnishings. You’ll see a lot of passementerie...
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17AprRead MoreRoman Blind Safety
Roman Blind Safety is a very important consideration when buying new blinds. The Government has brought into force some strict health and safety guidelines that suppliers of blinds need...
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10AprRead MoreSpring is in the air. Time for Change!
Spring is in the Air; it’s a time for change. Flowers are blooming and your garden is coming back to life. The evenings are longer and you can open...
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03AprRead MoreDesign Central South West
Last week I spent an inspirational day at Design Central UK’s South West interiors trade show. A big thank you to Design Central for organising such a fantastic event...
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27MarRead MoreCurtain Styles 1900s to present
Curtain style trends have changed significantly over the last century and it’s fascinating to see how these changes have evolved. This topic is particularly relevant to me because...
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