Kathy Iven

Upholstery Basics - Is your sofa or chair worn and tired?

Is your sofa looking worn and tired? Or maybe it just doesn’t fit in with your new color scheme? Is that garage sale chair you picked up for $15 just sitting there…unused, untouched, unloved? Perhaps you just don’t know where to begin. As with any decorating project, you begin with a vision and a plan. You need a clear idea of how you want your furniture to look. Start by taking a good look at... (posted by Kathy Iven 5 years 56 days ago.)

Decorative Drapery Hardware 101

Drapery hardware is more than just a means to hang your draperies or curtains it is also a decorative element for your home. Decorative drapery hardware includes rods, finials, holdbacks, rings, and decorative brackets. Decorative rods can also be traverse. You want to consider the color, finish, and material of the rods. F inials add the perfect touch of elegance, whimsy, humor, and finish to your beautiful window... (posted by Kathy Iven 6 years 111 days ago.)