OK, who out there loves to watch “American Pickers” on the History Channel?  We call across the house,   “Hey, American Pickers is on!”   I just love to see people’s junky barns, and I’m always amazed at the treasures that Mike and Frank find (they don’t know it, but we’re on a first name basis).  And we talk to the TV saying things like, “Come on, you’ve gotta sell that!  Get rid of some of your stuff, for Pete’s sake!”

American Pickers: Frank Fritz and Mike Wolfe, photo found on Google

Anyway, it was a happy day when Alex Cirimelli, proprietress of Serenite’ Maison in Leipers Fork, TN asked me to come with her to measure for cushions for Mike Wolfe’s kitchen banquette.  The cushions had to be custom cut and made because of their unusual size and shape.  This banquette is the gathering place for meals and much laughter, so Alex chose gray linen for the cushions and back pillows to give the nook a calm and earthy look, going well with the various collections and industrial atmosphere.

When Alex let me know that Mike Wolfe is on the March 2013 cover of Nashville LifeStyles Magazine, and that our cushions were shown too (on page 40-41 to be exact), I was thrilled and just had to share them with you.

Mike Wolfe on the Cover of Nashville LifeStyles Magazine, March 2013,
Photo by Kristin Barlowe

So, our cushions have hit the Big Time! What do you think?  Huh?

Mike Wolfe at home, sitting on some nifty cushions, made by Camille Moore Window Treatments & Custom Bedding! Photo by Kirstin Barlowe

We’ll start with the Before photos.  The first photo shows a large green wall in the Guest Bedroom with three windows.

Second photo shows the desk with windows closely flanking the desk.  This was a puzzle that Lori Paranjape handled very nicely!  She decided to add crown molding above the windows to extend the desk, make the wall have a larger impact and to give a “built in” look.

AFTER PHOTOS:

The first of the “After shots” is of the wall with the three windows.   (I only took a photo of two of the windows because there were ladders in the way of the third window.)  Here we installed 1″ iron hardware, linen draperies which were lined and interlined, and Relaxed Roman shades.  Lori did not want to embellish the window treatments in the Guest Suite, to allow for changes in decor and bedding along the way.

Below you see that the design of the desk has been expanded with crown molding accents and one-way-drawn linen curtains.  Lori added a sitting area and a television will be added for the enjoyment of guests.

We made several throw pillows and my favorite is the “G” banded monogram pillows with Schumacher pleated ribbon on either side of the white linen band.

We also made a new shower curtain and cornice for the Guest Bathroom.

What a huge difference from Before to After!  Thanks again, Lori, for allowing me to help with this fun project.  It’s always amazing to see such a marked transformation.  What’s your favorite change?

Feel free to contact Lori Paranjape for your design needs and I’m also available for custom window treatments and bedding, etc.

The clients had recently purchased this beautiful home and it needed personalizing and updating.  We’ll look at the Living Room today.

In the Living Room, Lori Paranjape’s first challenge was this expansive wall and window.  Her vision was to bring the eye down.  She didn’t want to treat the entire window up to the ceiling, but instead wanted to “cozy up” the space.

Here’s a “Before” of the Living Room:

Lori added wainscoting to the wall and had the doors, windows and wainscot all painted in the same oil finish to add detail, unify the wall and add dimension.

The wall color, chandelier, art work, most of the furniture and the window treatments are all new.   I’m loving the interest on the backs of the chairs as you enter the house.  A theme which continues to the sofa’s Greek Key banding, the clover shaped ottoman, the monogrammed lumbar pillows, chandelier and finally to the window treatments.

Now a closer look at the draperies and Relaxed Roman Shades.  (And see how the wainscoting gives the whole wall definition?)  The fabric is by Fabricut, a geometric taupe print on creamy white linen.   The Romans are the same creamy color as the background from the drapery fabric.  Lori wanted a thinner than usual iron rod, so I ordered the custom hardware (made by ironsmith Kris Nethercutt of Franklin) as one continuous 3/4″ iron rod across the wall with brackets hidden behind the drapery panels for a clean look.  The hardware wraps to the wall with a French Bracket, so no finials were needed.   We lined and interlined the window treatments, hand hemming the side seams for a luxurious drape.  Ball fringe was added to the leading edges of the curtains and bottom of Romans to unify the two and add a touch of detail.

Detail of the ball fringe.

I hope you enjoyed our tour of this lovely Living Room.  Let me know what you think, I’d love to hear from you!

Our first installation was for a designer-friend of mine, Lori Paranjape of Redo Home & Design, Franklin TN.  We’ve worked together on a few projects and she asked me to make treatments for her new home.  I love working with Lori, her fabrics and designs .. and her  sense of humor is infectious!  (When I got home today my mascara was smeared from laughing until tears came to my eyes.)

Lori’s home was built in the 1980s, and she wants to “go with it”.  So she’s decorating in “Preppy meets Glam”.   We could only photograph one wall because the other parts of the house have light fixtures and wallpaper going in, but here is the one wall that I can show you.  Her main colors are navy, preppy green, white, and fuchsia pink.

Preppy Green Celtic Banding on Creamy White Linen Roman Shades

Our second installation today was for a Vanderbilt professor and her husband, who is a historian and curator.   I’ve done treatments for several rooms and it was time to work on their guest bedroom.  They had beautiful swags in a former home and wanted them replicated in the new home.

Swags, Cascades and Jabots with Fringe

So, what do you think?  Do you like today’s window treatments?  Which do you prefer?   Don’t you think that each treatment works nicely in each room’s style?

I oooed and ahhhed my way through this year’s Nashville Antiques and Garden Show, tributing Albert Hadley.   The first sight you come to when you enter the Show is Jonathan Savage‘s beautifully designed room, dedicated to and inspired by the late great design icon Albert Hadley.  This “room” sets the tone for the Show.

I’d like to share some of the photos that I took today.  For a more in depth look at the behind-the-scenes preparations for the Show, check out this link to the Tennessean’s article, written by Gloria Ballard.

Here are some of Mr. Hadley’s quotes:

Whimsical garden designs, inspired by Mr. Hadley’s wallpaper, are dotted around the room.

Now for some of my favorite booths and design elements.   Here is a fabulous chandelier found in Scarlett Scales Antique Booth.  Scarlett owns one of my favorite shops, located in Franklin.

Darling vignettes were everywhere, featuring common or quirky items.  Love this zinc display.

Lots of industrial elements!

This booth had SEVERAL cast bronze dogs!  I’ve kicked myself for not getting one of these.

I am really drawn to the iron crucifix.  So beautiful!

Hope you enjoyed my little sneak peak!  Do you plan to go to the Show?  What is your favorite design style?  Have a fabulous weekend!  –Camille

1)  PATTERN MATCHING FOR A SMOOTH, CUSTOM DESIGN:  Carolyn Campbell of Carolyn Campbell Interiors designed this cheery kitchen window treatment.  The fabric is  hand-printed.   Carolyn came to our workroom when it was time to decide on the design of the valance.  After playing with several options, a simple box pleated valance with perfect pattern matching was chosen.  LuLu and Holly like their new window treatments!

LuLu and Holly Enjoying Their New Window Treatments by Carolyn Campbell Interiors

Figuring out Design and Placement Takes Patience and Trial & Error

2)  BOX PLEATED SHOWER CURTAIN WITH SILK ROUCHING:   Here is a new way we’ve been making shower curtains.  We install a small grommet in the back of the box pleat and the shower ring fits into the grommet for a clean, smooth look.  We learned the hand-gathered silk rouching technique when we took Leslie Fehling’s High End Embellishment Workshop in Pennsylvania.  This rouching took about 2.5 hours to make and attach.

Shower Curtain with Inverted Box Pleats and Silk Rouching, Design by Camille Moore

Close Up of Silk Rouching

3)  DOUBLE BANDED SILK DRAPERIES:   These “French Vanilla” Silk draperies have a 2″ sage green banding and a 1/2″ burgundy flange with mitered corners.  These curtains are lined, interlined, hand hemmed and pleated.  Chelsea Frazer, Allied ASID is the designer for this project.

Silk Draperies with Double Banding, Design by Chelsea Frazer

Detail of Double Banding, Design by Chelsea Frazer

Concept Drawing for Double Banded Draperies by Chelsea Frazer

4)  CUSTOM-MADE HORIZONTAL STRIPED LINEN CURTAINS WITH GROMMETS:  For this boy’s room, designer Mitzi Maynard, owner of Redo Home & Design, wanted to bring in the favorite color of red yet keeping with the look of his favorite pillow.  Mitzi specified that a 4″ top stripe would be the perfect accent with grommets inserted in the center of the stripe.  We sewed together the white and red linen fabrics for one-of-a-kind curtains, adding blackout lining and hand hemming.

Custom Made Striped Linen Curtains, Design by Mitzi Maynard

5)  PILLOWS WITH CELTIC BANDING DETAIL:  This year we had the opportunity to make two different styles of Celtic Banded Pillows.  The first pillow is made with Schumacher “Blanc” Silk, boxed and piped with a micro self-welting.  The silk banding is made with RM CoCo’s Silk “Walnut” and what I love about this one is that the pattern continues on the boxed portion of the pillow.  The back is also treated with the same design.  We entered one of these pillows in the Silent Auction at the Annual ASID State Conference and the lucky winner was Jennifer Jones, Allied ASID.

Boxed Pillow with Celtic Banding, Design by Camille Moore

These linen pillows with linen Celtic banding are a modified design taken from a pillow we saw on Mrs. Phoebe Howard’s website.

Linen Pillows with Celtic Banding, Design by Camille Moore

6)  RELAXED LONDON SHADE and SHAPED CORNICE:  Christine Kaufman designed both the Relaxed London Shade and the Shaped Cornice with Nail Head Trim (below).  The Relaxed Roman was made with a beautifully embroidered sheer linen, lined and interlined in white.   It looks fabulous over the pedestal bath tub.

Relaxed London Shade, Design by Christine Kaufman

Christine Kaufman also designed this Sitting Room, along with the Cornices.  I love the 3/4″ brushed nickel nail head detail.  Don’t ask me how many nail heads got bent while hammering them into place and had to be tossed!

7)  CONTEMPORARY FAUX SILK CURTAINS:  Mitzi Maynard designed these gray faux silk, blackout lined curtains to be installed behind the exposed duct work.  There was a maximum of 3″ clearance on the left side and about 5″ on the right.  The installer had to bring in his speciality equipment to get this installed, but it was worth it.

Contemporary Faux Silk Curtains, Design by Mitzi Maynard

8)  This client wanted silk draperies to accent their eyebrow arched dining room window.  After sketching a few ideas and presenting two computer software renderings (see Storyboard rendering below), they chose this design of full draperies with relaxed top, swept back on holdbacks and puddling on the floor.  The luscious RM CoCo silk was interlined, lined with a neutral putty-color lining, hand hemmed and installed on Paris TX drapery hardware.

Silk Draperies with Relaxed Top and Swept Back, Design by Camille Moore

Dining Room Storyboard, Design by Camille Moore

9)  SLIPCOVERING CHAIRS:  2012 was a year for making several slipcovers.  Here are two that we made.  The first one, designed by Kathleen Evers, was made for the 2012 Parade of Homes.  She specified a small flange for the cushion instead of piping, and ties at the corners where the skirt started.

White Cotton Slipcover, Design by Kathleen Evers, Workroom: Camille Moore Interior Treatments

These armed Parson’s chairs were designed by Dana Goodman.  We centered the pattern and matched patterns at the skirt, etc.

Slipcovers for Parson Chairs. Design: Dana Goodman, Workroom: Camille Moore Window Treatments & Custom Bedding

10)  SELF-LINED SHEER LINEN:  These self-lined linen sheers were designed by Chelsea Frazer, installed on ceiling track and split into six panels for ease of controlling light and heat.  The whole look of the Gallery changes as the diffused light casts a cool haze over the space.

Sheer Linen, Design by Chelsea Frazer

Here’s a “Before” photo.  This gallery was impossibly hot for the homeowners.  These self-lined sheers offer a remarkable ethereal feeling and the temperature is now pleasant!

“Before” Sheer Linen, Design by Chelsea Frazer

I hope you enjoyed our look back to 2012′s Top 10 design projects.  Let me know if you have any questions or let me know your favorite design.

I came across this blanket on Etsy.  Rachel Collins is located in Fife, Scotland and represents blankets and pillows made by local Scottish artists.

Fairisle Knitted Blanket, Made in Scotland, Rachel Collins' shop Etsy

Next up are these wonderful throws with fringed ends.  I even like the chair that they used as a prop.  I found this photo on a very enjoyable blog  A Designer’s Nest

Cable Knit Throws with Fringed Ends, via A Designer's Nest

And I’m loving this blanket with the giant cables.  Great statement piece.  This one is from 1001 Things I love.  I’ve enjoyed peeking through her blog.  Great photos.

Throw with Giant Cables, via 1001 Things I love

And of course you don’t have to stick with natural colors for your knitted bedding.  Here is a photo of a bright yellow cable knitted pillow.  This would make a nice accent piece.  I found this pillow on Craftastical!  Click here to view their tutorial on how to make it!

Yellow Cable Knit Pillow from Craftastical!

This fantastic photo is what started my renewed interest in the cable knit for bedding.  An awesome picture that makes me want only hand made knitted bedding.  These knitted pieces were made in Australia, as noted on Busy Being Fabulous.  Deb McLean has a very fresh blog with lots of striking photos.

Cable Knit Bedding, by Busy Being Fabulous

And lastly, look at these darling knitted lamp shades.  I found these on Busy Being Fabulous, also

Cable Knit Lampshades, Busy Being Fabulous

Sprintz Showroom, Cool Springs TN

One of my favorite furniture shops in Nashville and Cool Springs is Sprintz Furniture.  I’ve shopped there for years.  I popped by this week and General Manager, Cheryl Oglesby, told me of their 31st Anniversary Sale.  It’s really incredible and I wanted to share the information with you.  The 31st Anniversary Sale is going on through August 3, 2012.

And an added tidbit is that their special V.I.P. sale is Friday, July 27, 2012 from 10 AM – 8 PM.  A crystal water pitcher will be given to the early attenders and there will be free refreshments and entertainment all day.

Sealy Optimum Bed at Sprintz

Also during the V.I.P. Sale, Sprintz will be having a drawing for their new SEALY OPTIMUM BED.  This bed is a revolutionary gel memory foam mattress which sleeps COOL!  I popped by today to check it out.  It’s the most comfortable bed I’ve ever laid on!  Sprintz is going to have a drawing for a FREE Sealy Optimum Bed.  All you have to do is go try out the bed on July 27th, and put your name and contact information in the box.  One lucky winner will receive a free Optimum Bed!

FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT, Sprintz is PROUD TO OFFER YOU UP TO 25% OFF OF ALREADY REDUCED PRICES AND 4 YEARS NO INTEREST*…IT’S ONE OF THEIR BIGGEST SALES OF THE YEAR.   For further information regarding this or other Sprintz promotions simply call 615-352-5912 or check out their website at:  Sprintz.com   *With approved credit. Minimum purchase of $999. Finance fee, minimum deposit and equal monthly payments required. See store for details.

Sprintz tufted sofa

I found some BEAUTIFUL furniture.  Here is a linen sofa with heavy tufting and nail head trim.  Any of the designers are incredibly helpful when it comes to picking out furniture, rugs and accessories.  They’re helpful and professional, never pushy.

"Gun Metal" Sofa with Large Nail Heads, at Sprintz

Another fabulous sofa in “gun metal gray” with large nail head trim.  Great prices, too!

Call or email me, if you need my help with custom window treatments, draperies, curtains, custom bedding, blinds or shutters.  My number one addiction is a thrilled client!

Camille Moore

Custom Pillows made from Antique French Ticking & Vera Neumann Dish Towels

Ever since I can remember, blue has been my favorite color.  Every bedroom that I got to help decorate as a child and teenager had blue bedding.  Today, it reminds me of well worn jeans, sea glass, French painted doors, my children’s eyes.  You get the picture; my love for blue runs deep.  It’s no wonder that I gravitate toward blue in decorating my own home and feel most comfortable in its presence.  So here’s my ode to blue.

This painting by Carol Marine is one of my all time favorites.  I love the strong colors, strong contrasts.

I’ve been following artist, Carol Marine for a few years.  I found her paintings on eBay in 2008.  Here’s another one that I like for its simplicity and contrast.

A favorite local artist, whose work I have admired and followed for years, is David Arms. David and I worked at Miss Daisy’s Tea Room in Green Hills at least 100 years ago.  Here is one of my favorite pieces of his work.  I found this photo on Pinterest.

My love for textiles also runs deep.  I like to combine vintage linens with my love for blue.  I have a “thang” for vintage Vera Neumann linens and tea towels.  You will see two such tea towels made into pillows on my sofa, below.  The indigo cross stitched pillow is a treasure that I found at an antique show.  I almost hugged the 100 year old (plus) French ticking when I saw it and couldn’t wait to make it into pillows.  The vintage painting is perfect above the sofa .. in my humble opinion.

What’s your favorite color to decorate with?  I’d love to hear from you .. and how you use color to work for you.

We make slipcovers, pillows, custom window treatments, custom bedding.  If you need help with your projects, we’ll be happy to help!  We work with designers, too.

Franklin TN, The Square

Franklin, Tennessee has been voted Tennessee’s number one small town.  Its history runs deep, established in 1799 and played an important part in the Civil War. I’ve lived in Franklin for almost 2 decades and would never want to live anywhere else.  It wins my vote for the Number One Most Esthetically Pleasing Town!

Within Franklin, there are many small subdivisions and communities.  One such development is Creekstone.

Creekstone Subdivision is shaping up to be a really nice community.  Pulte is the builder for this community.  Located in Franklin TN, near Mack Hatcher Parkway and Royal Oaks Boulevard, it’s convenient to EVERYTHING.  Historic Downtown Franklin is 5 minutes away.  Cool Springs Galleria Mall, only 3 minutes.  Williamson County Hospital, Interstate 65, 2 minutes.  3 grocery stores, Home Depot, coffee shops, banks, churches, post office, shopping, YMCA and Franklin Athletic Club (FAC), a minute or 2.  You could walk to most of your destinations.  Even Creek Wood Academy Preschool is located on Creekstone Boulevard.

Creekstone is going to have a nice amount of “Green Space” for playing, picnicking, walking.  I’ve seen kids playing frizbe and riding bikes.  Lots of people take walks and jog.

Here is the contact info:

Creekstone Subdivision

Creekstone Boulevard

Franklin TN  37064

Office Hours:   Mon-Fri 11a-5p, Sat 10a – 5p, Sun 1-5

615-879-9189

I’m offering a 10% discount for blinds, shutters or window treatments to all who visit the Creekstone community and leave a comment here.  I’d love to hear from you!