Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Sun-sational outdoor fabrics
Monday, March 16, 2009
Totally unrelated to window treatments - Random Acts of Kindness
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2009/0228/1224241795032.html?utm_source=Ode+Newsletters&utm_campaign=d853211259-daily-rss&utm_medium=email
If you take a moment to notice, opportunities to help others are all around you. Just yesterday, as I was visiting Boathouse Row in Philadelphia, a stranger asked to use my cell phone because she had lost her car key while running. I was surprised when she told me that she had already asked several people who would not help her. I suppose I'm grateful that they all said no. I got the opportunity to say yes and to be rewarded with that warm and fuzzy feeling that you get when you help someone else.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Sprucing up for Spring
Can you believe in just a week spring will be upon us? I can't wait to ditch my coat! As for our most recent incoming design inquiries, I sense a growing desire to cast off heavy winter decor in favor of lighter, more playful colors. To celebrate spring, I've put together an irresistible collection of fabrics and that adorable nest tassel. To see more of these great fabrics, visit http://www.greenhousedesign.net/
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Link to Extreme Makeover: Home Edition recognition page
http://abc.go.com/shows/extreme-makeover-home-edition/as-featured-on/drumm-family/165258
I love the way this room turned out.
Let me know what you think after the show!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Battling The Elements
Carefully planned window treatments can help you get better control over how these external elements affect your home's interior. The following is an excerpt from the US Department of Energy's - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy website.
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/windows_doors_skylights/index.cfm/mytopic=13500
A Consumer's Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Window Treatments and Coverings
You can choose window treatments or coverings not only for decoration but also for saving energy. Some carefully selected window treatments can reduce heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer. They include the following:
Awnings
Blinds
Draperies
High-reflectivity
films
Insulated
panels
Mesh
window screens
Overhangs
Shades
Shutters
Storm
panels.
Window treatments, however, aren't effective at reducing air leakage or infiltration. You need to caulk and weatherstrip around windows to reduce air leakage.
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Window Coverings Association of AmericaAll Sewn Up, LLC offers a variety of treatments that will help you battle the elements. With our help, you can create a little comfort in your home.