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Measuring for Curtains

December 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Measuring for curtains:

Width
Measure the width of your pole between the finials or your track (including any overlap)
If you have neither a pole nor track, mark with a pencil on the wall the intended position of the track or pole and take measurements from this line. The track or pole is usually positioned 12cm (5”) above the window and 15cm (6”) either side of the window to allow the curtain to be pulled right back.

Length
Pencil, Gathered, Pelmet, Pinch Pleat or Goblet headings
If you have a pole, measure from the eye on the pole ring.
If you have a track, measure from the top of the track.

Eyelet heading: measure from the top of the pole.
Tab Tops headings: measure from the underside of the pole and note the diameter of the pole (we need it to work out the size of the tabs).

Finished length

You need to decide where you want the curtain to finish; the length is a matter of personal preference but we suggest:

- window sill: 1cm above
- below sill: at least 15cm
- to clear the floor: 1cm above floor level
- to break on the floor: add 3 to 5cm
- to pool on the floor: add 15cm – recommended for dress curtains only.

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Antique And Artistic Garden Furniture

December 18, 2011 By 14 Comments

Garden furniture is a must to adorn and decorate the garden to enhance the look of the house. They are used for sitting, resting, and decorative purposes. They are of various types and are made of metal or wood combinations. They are found in elaborate, contemporary, antique and traditional designs.

Antique garden furniture includes popular designs of a past era. Through the ages specific styles have emerged that still influence purchase patterns and are popular. Victorian garden furniture has a unique style, and is an asset to the owners. Elaborately designed benches, and love seats that are ornately built are still the most popular buy.

Antique garden furniture involves specific patterns and art forms that are used in their creation. These are furniture types that have endured the test of time and are viewed as artifacts. The range of antique garden furniture includes a wide variety of heavy wooden furniture that was initially used, in the gardens of the elite and the nobility. They were generally custom made and exhibited intricate woodwork. They are now displayed in museums, as woodwork is prone to damage, as a result of extended exposure to the elements.

Iron garden furniture of antique style is found to be in better condition. A wide range of iron antique garden furniture is still being traded, and is sold at exorbitant rates for their antiquity. It is seen that most of the furniture sports a typical style of intertwining and connecting oak leaves. This is generally a set with a table and matching chairs. The table is usually found to have a pedestal base, with claw feet. This was a very popular design during Queen Victoria’s reign.

When buying antique garden furniture from auctions, purchase prices tend to be high. Potential buyers are advised to make purchases, only after certifying the authenticity of the sources and auctions. Buyers can avail of the service of professional evaluators, to help establish authenticity and worth of antiques from a private collection. It is important to gather information regarding the history of antique garden furniture, as they could also be duplicates. The trade of antique garden furniture involves exorbitant money transfers and, thus it is essential to be assured of the authenticity before the purchase.

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Decorating Your House With Antiques! – Part 1

December 16, 2011 By 3 Comments

Anyone can go into a high class antique shop and spend thousands of dollars buying perfect antiques and maybe even hiring a designer to work with. Wait a minute, no they can’t. You see, not everyone has thousands of euros to spend. So with a little time and a small amount of patience you can find incredible deals and put a little work into them and make your home look incredible like you went to a fancy antique shop and hired a fancy designer.

Here’s how.
Okay, you might think I am crazy but I am not going to suggest anything that I haven’t done myself so without further adieu, check this out.

Trade your junk.
What did your neighbour just throw out?
Trade his junk.

Trade your junk.
Go around your house, garage and basement and see what you have that you really don’t need any more. Pack your wagon and take it to a couple of antique or flea-market dealers.

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Trade his junk…

If you decide not to keep your finds from the trash use them as trading bait. Again I can’t emphasize dealers love it when stuff comes in the front door. They love to barter and give store credit.
Now I am not saying you should go full time into picking because gas is a little on the high side and you most likely will lose in the long run due to that high cost. What I am saying is don’t pass by that opportunity. Look down the street on trash night. If you see an old jewel within reach, capitalize.

Well anyway that’s just one idea, and I hope you give it a try and remember your goal is to decorate your home with antiques and not just any old thing from the trash but antiques you like and will enhance your homes appearance. Make sure you bookmark this article and stay tuned for part 2 coming soon to an ezine near you.

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