In Interiors Visualized, I talked about the importance of conveying an idea visually to clients and highlighted some of my initial attempts. As I advance in my interior design classes, I’ve produced many visual goodies. There are software
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On this Monday, I’m sharing mood boards I’ve developed for my interior design classes. Mood boards are exciting to create because you aren’t committing to particular materials or furniture, but instead, you are capturing the
When it comes to quilting, I’ve managed to use the right angles of squares and rectangles in various layouts to make many quilts. I’ve wanted to move outside my comfort zone to sewing more challenging shapes. On my bucket list are
I’m going to be a first-time aunt and godmother and I am very excited! Baby boy is expected in late spring/early summer, so I spent some time this spring sewing a puff quilt for tummy time, some flannel burp cloths, and some baby blocks.
Our formal living room has two square windows, one on each side of the fireplace bump-out. They are very old hopper windows that open inward from a bottom hinge, but they are painted shut and currently inoperable. Because that room is a little
Welcome to Part II of my Summer Project Updates. If you missed Part I, it covered several sewing projects. This update is about putting into action the traditional décor topics I’ve discussed in previous articles. Here’s a peek at how I’ve
It’s been a busy summer. I’ve been a bit short on blog posts because I’ve been toiling away at the sewing machine, creating many new items, including three king-sized quilts. I’m so excited to share these items with you,
Read all about it! Grandeur on Grove has its first media coverage! I’m excited to share an article about Grandeur on Grove published in the Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River Forest. The article discusses the launching of an
It’s been three years since we moved into our 114-year-old home. It’s been such a pleasure to be its current guardians as we honor the house’s history while customizing the décor to our tastes. Taste and style differ by
A Short History of Tapestries Tapestries are heavy textiles of wool or cotton woven in an artistic pattern that produces a picture. I’m focusing on tapestries from the European Medieval period through the Arts and Crafts era. Some
Two of my favorite activities are selecting fabrics and rehabbing antique furniture. I love seeing the potential in a beautifully shaped antique furniture piece and envisioning the transformation that a new fabric cover would unveil.
My travels in Western Europe and visits to traditionally decorated homes and castles have made a big impression on my decorating style and experience. One of my favorite decorative delights is viewing the textiles used in luxurious homes.
