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by dePasquale Designs

         

       April 2011 


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Sunbrella Fabrics Make a Splash

Hello Sunshine! Herald Springtime!  

 

We all take time to refresh our homes and landscapes this season, but it is certainly more fun to get to the creative projects we enjoy. Make a style statement indoors and outdoors without sacrificing comfort and durability. Consider using Sunbrella fabrics for more than patio cushions and awnings. These fabrics have come a long way in the last 50  years and are now commonly used in every room of the house! 

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Sunbrella -  Featured Fabric

Did You Know?
  1. Sunbrella fabrics won't fade even with extreme exposure to the sun. The color is built in to its fibers rather than surface dyed - meaning to the core vibrant color for years.
  2. There are many highly decorative choices for both indoors and outdoors. The velvets, sheers, jacquards, and chenilles offer endless design possibilities  for all rooms of the home.
  3. Most stains and spills can be removed with mild soap and water. And even bleach will not damage or remove the color.
  4. Sunbrella fabrics are Greenguard certified, produced in waste-free facilities and recycled into products, such as their beautiful rugs. 
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ALERT:  Heatwave coming...

There is nothing cooler than Cooleroo! Looking for an outdoor Shade? Cooleroo shades are the perfect solution. 

Made from woven all weather fabric, they block up to 92% of the sun's UV rays yet still allow air to flow through. This breathable fabric not only significantly reduces temperatures behind the window shade but still allows just the right amount of light transmission to ensure you can always see what's happening outside.

15% off   Sunbrella Fabrics

HighPoint or Rmcoco collections

        for cushions, pillows, upholstery or slipcovers            


Offer Expires: June 15, 2011

   Thank-you for your interest!                 

    Sincerely,                                               

    Cynthia dePasquale                         

In This Issue
Sensational Sunbrella
Heatwave
Design IS Everything

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When Window Decorating  

Design IS everything... However, I would suggest that there are two (often over looked) components that bare witness to the success of the project. First, is the type of decorating fabric selected for the window fashion; second, is the fabrication method used to construct the treatment. Let's assume that the proper color analysis has been done, and that is not at issue. As someone who both designs window treatments and constructs them, I most often find that it is the incompatibility of fabric and design that can lead to unsatisfactory results and an unhappy customer. From my own experiences, here are examples of what to do, or not!

 By type of fabric, it is meant; silks, damasks, jacquards, chenilles, chintz, velvets, linens, embroideries, small patterns, sheers, etc. - there are too many to list completely.  In any category of fabric, the properties of weight and stability have to be taken into account when planning the design.

Link here to read the full article.selvagenotes   

 

 

My favorite window products for sunrooms & sun control. 

  1. Roman shades   
  2. Sunbrella sheer or decorative
    drapery panels   
  3. Shutter style blinds
  4. Solar shades 

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