If you live in a windy area like me, you’ll want to attach the drapes to the deck to keep them from blowing away. I installed a hook to the beams on the deck and then used some hemp grosgrain ribbon to make a tie back. The hemp ribbon is a bit stiffer than normal grosgrain… ...
Julie @stylishparadoxabove (read herstyle interview here) wears her shirtdress over her pants. A shirtdress is a great style to opt for (just make sure the buttons don’t gape at the bust), because you can alter how many buttons you open at the neck and the hem to create different l...
Hot tip: Place a pillow underneath the receiver's hips for more lift—it'll make the bend for the receiving partner a bit more comfortable. What are the best sex positions to try? If you’re not sure where to start, this list of unique sex positions can give you some ideas. (Don...
Surfing the web for hours in pursuit of that perfect window treatment can be an arduous task. You don’t want to put in all that effort and come to find out that your coveted drapes don’t even fit your window. The secret to success is knowinghow to measure for curtainsand the exact ...
“Even if clients don’t feel the need for privacy, sometimes we do a sheer drapery to add a little warmth to the room,” says Ximena Rodriguez, Principal and Director of Interior Design at CetraRuddy. She adds that sheer drapes also bring...
The room sat like this for a few months, while I prepared for the final details. For me to realize my vision, I knew the floral drapes had to go. I still love the pattern but it did not fit with the direction I was headed. Instead I went with washed linen panels in a bisque col...
“should,” curtains are an excellent candidate to make yourself. Today I’ve rounded up the most giant, inspiring list of DIY curtain ideas from some of my favorite DIY blogs so when it’s time to dress your nekkid windows, you can do so for less than the cost of a few pair of ...
A Night to Surrender: Excerpt Other Books by Tessa About the Author A Note to Readers This novella was my very first published work, and I'm delighted to make it available again for any readers who might have missed it. The story was originally published in May 2009 under the title The...