Jade Creative

Beautiful Colours of Monet

2013-04-18T08:15:00.000-04:00

I have always been facinated by

Monets painting

Water Lilies

On a recent trip to New York

We visited the MOMA

Where the large Paintings are displayed.

***

Magnificent!

Bold

Serene

Harmonious

***

Enjoy your Day!

Condo Living - Window Treatments

2013-04-03T08:55:00.001-04:00

Window Treatment

for Condo Living

Sheer Roman Blinds

Condo Living can present a challenge with cold stark large windows.

If you want the modern with the softness, custom Linen Roman Blinds

can be the answer.

A recent client opted out of the regular stiff Roller Blinds for my

hand made sheer fabric Roman Blinds.

Enjoy!

Hope your day is Sunny!

Shabby Chic Undressed

2012-05-17T11:55:00.000-04:00

and gorgeous!

Usually I am the last of the installers when a new home is built.
I am lucky that way, because I get to see the finished product before the client moves in.
I am part of the dress up crew assisting the decorator. My custom drapery and soft furnishings begin to make a house a home.
This grand cottage project is in the beautiful Ontario Muskoka region.
Though these pictures were taken before the final decor details were in place, this half dressed Master Bedroom and ensuite are gorgeous.

*****

*****

Colourful Pillows

2012-03-14T04:12:00.000-04:00

Feeling a little Winter drab...

Add a punch of colour

with pillows.

*****

Have a colourful day!

Staging with Roman Blinds

2012-03-06T05:50:00.000-05:00

Simple window coverings

for a beautifully staged window.

In the kitchen above the sink

add a colorful flat panel.

*****

The entrance way needs a little

bit of elegance.

A little fabric goes a long way.

This roman blind gives a good first impression

when entering the home.

*****

Master, guest and powder rooms

need a little primping too.

Wishing you all a fabulous day!

Teens Room In Purple

2012-02-09T11:26:00.000-05:00

A previously pink room is now transformed

into white and purple stripes and flowers.

For the teenager who has a passion for purple.

The cork board easily transformed

with purple fabric and

grey ribbon.

Breathe

2012-02-06T08:46:00.000-05:00

Remember the Healing Powers

of Breathing

This picture was taken while we visited Llanrhian, Pembrokeshire September 2011.

Enjoy your Day!

Pastel Purple Linen Drapes

2012-02-02T04:10:00.002-05:00

I have found that pastel purple is not used

often enough

in the design of interiors.

It was refreshing to have a project to work on that was not a neutral color.

The project I speak of are these long

linen drapery panels.

*****

Enjoy your day!

Burlap, Hessian, Gunny Cloth

2012-01-25T09:07:00.000-05:00

Drapes made for a Babies Room

Maybe an Unusual Choice

But one that will last a Life Time

*****

*****

Have a wonderful Day!
*****

Window Bench Cushions

2012-01-10T11:55:00.003-05:00

*First New Years Project *
For 2012

With Bella Notte Fabrics

Luscious Window Seat Cushions
in the Classic Adele fabric in color Sable.

*****

*****

A later project will be making pillows from the left over fabrics.

Adding more pillows will certainly make this nook more cozy.

*****

Bedroom Cushions

using the Bella Notte fabrics

Pebble velvet and embroidered silk

How Divine!

*****

The fabric is an embroidered silk velvet

and the color is Pebble

A series of pillows will be added for a more

Luxurious Style

*****

Notice the unusual modern Lighting Fixture.

*****

Happy New Year!

Lovely Striped Sheer Roman Blinds

2011-09-02T08:45:00.001-04:00

Sheer Roman Blinds

have become one of my favourite

window coverings.

They add subtle softness

*****

Have a wonderful day!

Loving Linen

2011-08-15T01:36:00.002-04:00

Should I assume that everyone loves linen.
Well...do you?

I definitely do, and and enjoy sewing with this

fabric too.

These drapes made from a printed linen
work well in this kitchen/family room.

*****

Enjoy!

Wonderful Romans

2011-08-10T17:27:00.000-04:00

Fresh, Simple and Tidy

Roman Blinds.

They serve a purpose other than

just being attractive, and that is

to block out unwanted light

for a restful sleep.

****

Roman Blinds allow the window mouldings

to be featured. They work well

Inset into the window casings of a Bay Window.

*****

A thin lining allows the light to

still pass through these Roman blinds.

*****

Unlined Canvas Cotton

Makes casual cottage style

Roman Blinds

*****

Beautiful Lace Roman Blinds

for a dreamy Bath Window

*****

Bean Bag Chairs

2011-07-28T09:11:00.002-04:00

The Most Recent Installation

required Bean Bag Chairs.

They were custom made by

Curved Space in Toronto.
We used fabrics which coordinated with
the window treatments.

These Bean Bag Chairs

are extremely comfortable, and

mold to your body.

The foot stool is a great addition to prop your

feet up and can be used as an extra seat.

If you'd like to have one made,

ask for Wolf at Curved Space.

He'll help you with your custom order.

Wouldn't these bean bags be great for
the College or University Student
in their dorm room or flat.
Kid's love these but adults would too.

Another Bean Bag and foot stool

was added to the boys room.

Come and Join Thursday's Linky Party
at our Host
Somewhat Simple

Cheers!

Have a great day

*****

Palladian Window Covering

2011-07-22T09:00:00.002-04:00

Many New Homes

have these curved top windows.

They are lovely left exposed when located in

an entrance way or Living/Family room.

They present a problem however,

when in a bedroom.

*****

Here is a window treatment solution

which blocks out the light in the bedroom.

A curved top Roman Blind.

This one is made from a soft linen fabric and trimmed

with a multi colored grosgrain ribbon.

*****

Added on to the bottom half of the window

is an Inset Sheer Roman Blind.

*****

I am always looking for curtain styles for these windows.

If you have any other ideas,

Please comment.

Thanks,

Darlene

Lovely Modern Sheer Roman Blind

2011-07-20T11:29:00.001-04:00

I love some of the new sheer fabrics that have

a modern embroidered pattern.

This sheer Roman added a little bit of Interest

to an other wise plain beige and white bathroom.

*****

Hope your day is Sunny :)

*****

SlipCover Before & After

2011-05-04T08:27:00.002-04:00

Here is a slipcover I made that has a detachable ruffle.

*****

The Before

*****
The Ruffle attached with velcro.

*****

The Ruffle Detached

Vintage Tablecloth Roman

2011-05-03T06:45:00.000-04:00

Roman Blind from a

Vintage Table cloth, An undetailed Tutorial

*****

I have made many a project with vintage fabrics, be it part of an old dress,

hankie, lace, drape, bedding.

*****

To make this Roman Blind a vintage table cloth has been used.

Firstly, you must prepare the fabric by bleaching and washing out any stains.

The next step is to patiently iron and steam until the piece is wrinkle free.

This is where weights come in handy.

Stretch from all four corners... steam, steam steam.

*****

Cut the fabric ( finished size plus turn back). I allow 2 inches to turn under for the sides.

For the Hem I allow 3 inches turn under where the dowel will be inserted.

Allow 1" at the top to turn back with the soft side velcro. The hard side velcro will be on

on the board which will be mounted to the window.

I've used a Block out lining for this blind as it is for a bedroom window.

The sides are hand stitched for a smooth unpuckered finish.

Rows of Rings are added and strung with cording.

*****

The finished and mounted blind.

The mounting of the blind to the window will be in

a future tutorial.

Pretty Pillows

2011-04-30T19:27:00.000-04:00

Pretty Linen Pillows

Trimmed with Antique Lace

How Lovely!

Picture Roman Blind

2011-04-12T08:30:00.000-04:00

The idea that the blind is a picture

works perfectly in this small

powder room.

Duel purpose, picture and blind.

*****

Modern Drapery

2011-04-02T10:03:00.001-04:00

This was my latest Drapery Project

Colourful and Modern

The long panels hang just to the floor.

The Header is an Inverted Pleat.

I like how the pleats stack back cleanly.

*****

http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/

Have a wonderful day!

*****

Kitchen Roman Blinds and Seat Cushion

2011-03-20T18:19:00.000-04:00

*****

Grey & White Zebra Roman Blinds

2011-03-08T21:59:00.000-05:00

*****

I'll post this bathroom again once the

chandelier is installed.

*****

Have a nice day!

Closet Roman Blinds

2011-03-03T08:52:00.000-05:00

Roman Blinds

installed in a walk in closet

*****

Roman Blinds

2011-02-10T08:53:00.000-05:00

*****

Guest Bedroom

*****

Master Ensuite

Small drape

Gathered on a tension rod

*****

Office Small Roman Blinds

*****