​Some pieces of furniture aren’t just functional — they hold a special place in our hearts. Lori’s cherished chairs from her grandmother are a perfect example. With their graceful curves, ideal proportions, and a fun swivel-rocking base, these chairs were full of personality. But their existing slipcovers didn’t do them justice. The poor fit failed to highlight their classic lines, functionality, and vintage charm.

​As I began draping the new slipcovers, I could see Lori’s expression shift — I could almost see memories resurfacing. These weren’t just chairs; they were a living connection to her grandmother, and she was determined to keep them as focal points in her home.
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Lori chose a timeless white canvas from the Sunbrella line, perfectly echoing the clean look of her slipcovered sectional. Throughout the space, accents like lush plants, stacked books, family photos, and coastal decor were thoughtfully arranged to draw the eye to the most meaningful pieces in the room.

While working on the chairs, we evaluated the condition of the seat cushions — time had taken a bit of a toll. A quick steam refresh helped, but we also considered wrapping them in 1” batting for extra comfort and structure. With vintage furniture, we work with the existing upholstery and structure, adapting our techniques to fit the piece. These chairs, with their beautiful, curved backs, posed a few challenges — slipcovering a curve is different than traditional upholstery. But with careful craftsmanship, we made it work, accentuating the silhouette with classic piping along the edges.
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Zippers were discreetly placed along a back seam, ensuring the covers remain easy to remove and wash — because furniture should be both beautiful and livable. Thanks to a bit of love and a fresh look, these beloved chairs are ready to continue telling their story for another generation or two.

​We love creating slipcovers for all the reasons our clients love their pieces. If you have a treasured chair or sofa that needs a little care to better blend with your space, consider giving it a second life. Many older pieces were built with solid hardwood and thoughtful craftsmanship — all they need is a little love and new fabric to bring them back into harmony with your home.

Big day Tuesday as we installed a whole house worth of Norman shutters in the Seacoast!  Homeowners relocated from the South and wanted the privacy and light control that shutters provide, and the clean modern look that comes with these.

Shutters are a particularly terrific solution for bathroom windows, because they are moisture-proof and allow you to vary the amount of privacy or light you want.

Whenever I think or wonder why I am in an interior design business I remember the days growing up and building doll houses and furniture. The first house I made while in middle school, I took it so far as to electrify it! My second house was bigger than the first but never quite finished out the way I would have liked. After my daughter was born, I thought building a house with her would be a great mother-daughter project (ya right...what was I thinking?). Her the house stands after almost 20 yrs, incomplete but full of potential. 

Join me as I tackle each room, one space at a time and finish it out to its' potential. We will build rugs, furniture, art work and install wood trim and hopefully the work will get done this time around. Please check out the album of pre-reno photos and I will post updates.

We are adding some new items on our "Gifts to Go" page, like "Attitude Scarves" made from up-cycled t-shirts. We have gotten a great response for unique items that also work for gift giving and  we are partnered with a grassroots movement to promote buying from USA companies and small businesses. Please take the challenge and keep checking back to our page as we continue to update with items that we think you may enjoy. As always, custom orders are also accepted!

Everybody has been touched and affected by knowing someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. We are partnering with "Comfort Stitches" to provide items for breast cancer patients to help comfort them through their treatment and recovery to better health. This is a great purpose for our remnants and time in between projects and just to provide a service back to our community and friends. Please spread the word and keep us in mind should you encounter a woman who could benefit from a "Comfort Stitches" set which includes a Bosom Buddy Pillow and 2 Tub Bags. The sets are free and we will ship them if needed. Please visit our page "Comfort Stitches" For Cancer for the details and more importantly spread the word, thanks!

The days of vibrant fall color are waning but decorating with fall colors continues to be a trend. Vibrant oranges emerged a few years ago in fashion and interiors. Bold reds have been a popular choice for many dining rooms. This fall palette will continue to be popular and livable. Think about updating these colors with the bold prints in geometric patterns.Maybe someday I will be able to enjoy the colorful season in my own silver Airstream, until then I'm happy with my needlepoint pillow.

Do you love decorating with style and flare? Novelty Bat Pillows are now available in our new "Gifts to Go" page. We love to decorate in fun new ways. We will be adding pillows as the seasons transition so keep coming back for a visit!