Hoping to buy blinds or curtains but feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the choices? You might walk into a store with great curtain ideas but it’s easy to lose focus when you see all the options on the shelves. Did you know that blinds and curtains can be energy...
There are five different styles/category of fabric that form the foundation for the vast array of curtain and upholstery fabrics you see on the market today. Each fabric style outlined below has its own unique characteristics and are produced using different...
We have a soft spot for sheep. For many, sheep are symbolic to New Zealand culture with the rearing of sheep being the backbone to the economy for many years. Sheep farming was established in New Zealand by the 1850s and has played an important role...
When researching or reading about different fabrics, you are likely to see the word yarn mentioned a lot. ‘Made from spun yarns’ or ‘with synthetic yarns’ are a couple of examples. But what is yarn? What is spun yarn? Are there other types? What does it all mean, and...
If you enjoy growing your own potted plants and would like a stylish way of displaying them inside the home, then this month’s project could be just what you need. I’ve been admiring living walls and hanging gardens for some time now, and decided to create...
