We speak draperies here!

Melva and I speak the same language now. But we did not when I first met her at the custom drapery workroom. I came from a tailoring and dressmaking background and she from a drapery background constructing and fabricating draperies, valances and cornices for interior designers and decorators. We came together from two very distinct and different disciplines but I could tell by looking at her hands handle the fabric that she knew exactly what her craft was!

1985 Melva and I in the custom drapery workroom!

From the first time project we worked together on back in 1985 she began to teach me about drapery construction . What I designed in my mind's eye, she taught me to translate to paper in precise math and geometry so that the equation and drawing could be read, tabled, blocked, cut, draped, sewed, mounted and hung with elegance and grace. Her work is beautiful and so is she!

Melva today, still making beautiful custom draperies for me!

Melva's quiet character and patient "can do" approach helped me to grow my business forward. If you have lovely draperies from Marie Antoinette Interiors in your home, it is likely that this is the little lady that actually fabricated them. Still today she is my "go to gal" for draperies and I thank her for 28 wonderful years of untiring loyalty, friendship and her hands of gold. 

Mr. Wright gets it right!

For well over a decade Robert Wright has been patiently installing draperies, blinds, shutters and mirrors in my client's homes. He knows from his 40 years of professional experience that there is no perfect window, just perfect draperies and he always makes sure they are just that. He makes my window treatment design and vision appear just as the client and I imagined it would and often times better.

Robert makes every installation a perfect one for me and for my client's.

I have never heard him say, "we can't do that" or "that is impossible"! No, Robert just does it and makes it seem easy.

Part engineer and part artist, he is a man of his craft and I so appreciate him.

Robert knows it's all in the details!

 Without Robert and his wife Marcia, who devotedly works alongside of him, I would not be able to say "I am a window treatment expert"! I thank them both for their unwavering commitment and their friendship.

Toni Berry is the Designer & Decorator behind Marie Antoinette Interiors.  

With many years of creative yet sensible decorating experience, Toni's unique abilities has helped people just like you create beautiful, comfortable and stylish rooms in their homes and offices. Very passionate about her work, and its positive influence on the lives it touches, she offers a wide scope of services that include interior design and decorating, drapery and window fashions, soft furnishings, and interior & exterior color consultations. 

Toni also writes a monthly column featured  in the Bay Area News Group Newspaper's Home and Garden section called "Designing Eye" and a member of the International Furnishings and Design Association.  

Call 925.862.9064

Toni@MarieAntoinetteInteriors.com 

to talk about how she can help you and your home!