Cochran's Cribskirt and Bumpers

The Cochrans were expecting Baby Boy #1 and mama was smart to pick a colorful and gender neutral motif for future babies. A contemporary gemoetric is shown on the outside and a whimsical owl print for the inside of the bumpers - still available at Textiles in Melrose.

The owl print is shown above and so cute. A stripe was found with all the right colors that appears in the skirt but, we also used it to make the piping that goes all the way around the bumpers.

The ties were made out of the geometric print shown about 3/4 of an inch thick. They really show up well against the white rungs in the crib.

Also shown here is a little pillow shown in the glider. Remnants were left over and not to be wasted a good friend monogrammed the baby's name on the ruffled edged pillow.

Here is a close up of the box pleated skirt made custom for the crib. I love a thick vertical stripe bordered in a solid material. The seam is covered in a chocolate brown grosgrain ric-rac also from Textile Fabrics. So tailored and pulled together for a real custom look.

Identical Foyer Windows

When a home has crown molding as this does, hang your treatments 4-6 inches below to show definition between the window treatment, the wall color and the crown molding. Otherwise it can look a little cramped and doesn't maximize the potential crown molding adds to a space.

These windows flank the front door of this home. They are each in a small alcove of the foyer. Privacy wasn't required and light filtration was fine as well. These store bought unlined panels were fine as they let the light through opened or closed. To sharpen their appearance we created a vlance hung with a tension rod inside the alcove. This material was around as an old custom bed skirt. After washing and ironing we added 2 box pleats and a rod-pocket for the tension rod. A discontinued tassel trim in just the right color combination was a freugal embellishment.

I have convinced this homeowner to update the 2 foyer windows in her home. They were covered in old linen gathered sheers with a bar on the top and bottom portion of the window.

Reversible Outdoor Cushions

Just in time for their first Spring "get-together" this young couple will have their teak outdoor set all dressed up for company. The client emailed me 2-3 swatches she had found online that appealed to her and allowed me to do the rest because of their busy schedules.
She knew she wanted a black and white pattern so I choose 2. Each of the six custom cut cushions has the geometric print on one side and the damask on the other. The seats of these chairs are 15 x18" so store bought cushions would have likely been too bulky and wide. Remnants of the 2 patterns allowed for outdoor toss pillows that reverse in the opposite pattern.

This type of cushion starts @ $15 because there aren't ties, tufting, or piping. Ask about other ways to drive costs down during your own appointment!