Where can I find Seamless Execution and a Flawless Design?

Seamless Execution and a flawless design is what goes into a "perfect window treament"and it is how it qualifies for the words "Custom Made" by Beautifullydone Custom Drapery!!

Have you ever walked into a room and wondered what it is that just makes you want to stay a while?? Why am I so happy in this room or space? Why do I feel I will miss this place when I have to go? This often happens when you visit a 5 Star Hotel like ZaZa's of Houston or Dallas or a 5 star restaurant like Brennans of Houston, my personal favoirte, you often feel a void when leaving a certain space that has captured your mind, heart and sprit! This is what is on the mind of those who commit their lives to creating breathtaking window treatments like the staff at Beautifully Done Custom Drapery.

Many wonderful clients have sent us photo's of "our" work days after leaving their home, as though they cannot beleive we have left something so meaningful with them, there is no greater complement then to hear the words "thank you" from a client a week after installing their custom made drapery!!!



We have often found that a Custom Drapery client is often a Little Girl who's Mom is looking for the perfect birthday gift! We all know about the hype behind the Perfect Pincess Birthday party these days, but one should consider the fact that a perfect princess also has a beautiful bedroom adorned with awesome custom window treatments and stunning custom bedding to match.

The good news for Fathers is that this gift will be around for more then one birthday. The perfect little Princesses room, will be a great place for many tea party play days for your little angel. Nothing beats a litte black and white Zebra, lime green, and ofcourse pink in any little Princess, Rockstar's or Diva's Room.

Why I love Artist "Kathy Womack", Martha Stewart and Custom Drapery

I am a Woman who loves beautiful things, and my passion is Jesus the Lord, my family and my home. I have always been inspired by Martha Stewart's saying "It's a good thing!"

For me she is saying " that good home decor offers much to be enjoyed"! Martha Stewart has added so much to my life as a mother and wife. She has enhanced my journey with excitement and joy!

Laundry is not my favorite chore, but when I think about the words "It's a good thing!" I think of beautiful towels folded so perfectly, and in an instant, I get excited to fold them just as a luxury hotel would.

Just to know they'll be waiting for my husband after he's has enjoyed a nice long bath or shower makes me enjoy the effort that goes into the perfect fold of each bath towel. I think that every wife should be able to create a space for her family that says's you are from a special place.

Additionally, I also love Mrs. Kathy Womack! My heart melted while visiting her Austin Gallery where I was lost until the gallery found me. Being that I love to create beautiful custom drapery for each client I meet, and I always drawing inspiration from all things beautiful which is exactly what this lovely lady paints" The beautiful life"!

I was blown away by each pair of lovey Beautiful Drapery and rich paint colors pallets and wall treatments.

The beauty of her work for me, is in her ability to capture the richness in each setting. You will be instantly transform by the mere looking at any one of her painting and your will move to a very special place!

I took advantage of my opportunity to pick up three of her paintings in Austin a few years back.

I was also able to meet her in Houston and I was so excited that I had to get the plates she offers as a part of her collection!

However, the funny part of this story is when a guest in my home pull one of the plates out of the cabinet to eat from. I still laugh at the look that I must have had on my face, as a look is worth 1000 words!

Fortunately, I exercised circumspect and kindly point out other plates that were more suitable. You can check Kathy out at www.kwomack.com to see her complete collection.

After getting my first three pieces from Kathy it inspired my favoite selection of Drapery work my, my Dinning Room Drapery totally inspired by some of Mrs. Kathy Womack's work.

By the way Kathy I would love to come to Austin to do your Drapery!!!! Martha you live too far away, I have a 16 month old Baby Girl, that would not be ready for a long road trip yet!

I love beautiful custom window treatments because they allow me to feel as though I am somewhere special.

Beautifully Done Custom Drapery is located in Houston, Texas , and we would love to transform your windows. We can be contact via e-mail beautifullydone@sbcglobal.net to arrange for your personal in home consultation.

5 Under-Appreciated Things About Custom Drapery

Not seeing the difference does not always justify not paying the difference!  This especially applies when it comes to beautifully done custom drapery. 

The following are the top five under-appreciated things about custom drapery:

1. "A picture is worth a thousand words." Unfortunately, with beautifully done custom drapery, that saying doesn't quite apply. Many of the factors that make a custom window treatment so extra special can't be seen in a picture.  For example, custom drapery are fully lined, making them fuller and heavier versus unlined store bought curtains.  Store bought curtains will generally come in a limited variety of fabrics, textures, and colors.  The store purchasing department usually tend to select budget friendly fabrics and simple designs to appeal to border audiences.                    
2.  Lining makes the difference. Beautifully done custom draperies are lined with a thicker poly cotton fabric that blocks the sun.  These linings can be singular or layered in application depending upon fabric, design, and budget.  While most drapery are totally adequate utilizing a single lining; other fabric and designs may require an interlining and or black out lining to provide additional protection from an east or west window that receives direct sunlight.
3. Tailored to your needs.  Custom window treatments are made especially for your room the way you'd like. Store bought curtains are designed to please the majority of consumers. These include curtains that are made with solid, neutral colors and standard sizes. If you need to dress a very wide nursery window in pink and brown toile fabric, you will have a hard time finding the perfect window treatment that you want. Decorator fabrics come in a wide range of colors, prints, and sizes, giving you endless custom options that most store bought curtains don't offer.
4. Long term investment. Beautifully done custom drapery when well thought out are more like flooring and cabinets in that they are seldom changed and will extend ten years upwards before changes will be considered.  Custom drapery will out perform store bought curtains five to one when it comes to durability and style. 
5. Installation. Whenever you choose to purchase beautifully done custom drapery you are likely to get a professional drapery installer as well.  The benefits to having a professional hanging your custom drapery are priceless.  Professional installer differ from your son, husband, or yourself in that they are skilled in measuring and are likely to measure twice and drill once.  The average installation time will vary depending upon the design and the number of layers in the treatment, but it is safe to assume that it will be a fraction of the time it takes to install store bought curtains which generally offer more challenges in that materials are budget friendly and inferior to the heavier duty commercial materials and parts of professional installers.  

There are many more reasons why beautifully done custom drapery are better than store bought, but the most obvious is value. Beautifully Done Custom Drapery will add character, elegance, and value to your home pay for themselves through lower energy costs, enjoyment, and not to mention the great selling points that you gain if you ever decide to part with your home.

As always remember to schedule your in home consultation today, contact us at phone 281-820-0139 or email us at beautifullydone@sbcglobal.net

July 4th Independence Day Celebrations

The July 4th Independence Holiday is one of the largest celebrations of the year.  This holiday is widely celebrated outdoors since it's summer and the skies are generally clear.  Most states and cities generally offer some level of a  fireworks displays as long as weather permits.

While many families get together for backyard poolside barbeque's and cold refreshing drinks.  The gatherings are likely to run throughout the day from early morning to very late into the evening as the fireworks displays are best viewed at night.

Many people purchase their own non commercial fireworks that can be enjoyed at their personal residents.  This will vary from state to state and many times within the states, and individual cities, counties, and parishes.

But what will have no restrictions is the great food, fun, and fellowship.  There are sure to be many outdoor kitchens and charcoal pits blazing, smoking, and filling our breezes with the sweet aromas of mesquite, hickory, and pecan.

Not doubt many professional party planners, decorators, and caters will be on hand to assist with the decorations that will create events that will be memorable fun, festive, and detailed down to the red, white, and blue ribbons, up to the carved watermelon, cantaloupe, and melting ice sculptures.

No matter how you decide to celebrate your Independence Day Holiday, be sure to have fun, eat plenty, and be safe. 

As always remember to schedule your in home consultation today, contact us at phone 281-820-0139 or email us at beautifullydone@sbcglobal.net

THERE STILL TIME TO GET YOU PARTY READY!

The Heat Of Summer Time!

In the heat of the summer there is no shortest of light peering through your windows.  Particularly the two story Texas sized windows.  The bigger the better or the bigger the window the bigger the utility cooling bill.

These large two story windows on our homes will no doubt add beauty, character, and charm to homes and highlight the elevation of the exterior.  But they seem to be the most enjoyable in the cooler months of the year.

In the heat of the summer these huge two story windows will present an abundance of challenges from blinding light piercing through and making the room feel uncomfortable and difficult to maintain climate control to the fading of flooring, furniture, and fabrics.

A simple solution to counter act many of these issues, is to frame or cover the window with beautifully done custom drapery.  Framing the two story window can reduce the effects of the sun by reflecting, diverting, or filtering the sun's powerful rays. 

Covering the window with functional custom drapery is another way to complete close off the window until you are ready to enjoy it's beauty and magnificence.   Ceiling to floor custom drapery with the proper lining will not only keep the room cool but can enhance the decor of the room and make a lasting statement when people enter while at the same instance add elegance and warmth to your room.

When covering the window completely with beautifully done custom drapery you will want to use decorative rods or a beautiful top treatment valance that will conceal the construction of the strings and cords that will allow for the drapery to move back and forward drawing them open and close.

The two story window drapery will not only block out the sun, but they also add beauty and drama to your room with their height and splendor.  When you enter into a room with windows that span twenty feet in height ceiling to floor and are framed with beautifully done custom drapery, you can't help, but to pause.  These drapery will command attention and conversation.

To make arrangements to get your Texas Sized Two Story Window covered you may contact us to schedule your in home consultation today at phone 281-820-0139 or email us at beautifullydone@sbcglobal.net

Dad & Grads

Who says that Dads and Grads can't enjoy a Happily Ever After Home?   Yes it's that time of the year for the celebrating of our new graduating class.   So many have work very hard for these memorable moments.  So in an effort to make the most of this special time and milestone in their life, we will host celebrations to show our graduates how proud we are of their accomplishments and set the tone for our expectations of them to not just cross over the stage with the diploma but to cross over from partial responsibility to full responsibility. 

Maybe not all at once, but at a good and steady pace.  So our party will be a bit more sophisticated than celebrations of past.  All our decorations may even seem to be more formal and corporate as we are sending a message in the festivities that the corporate world is ready and waiting for you.  Along with landlords and utility companies.

Of course we are ready to get started with assisting them to make furniture selections and offer decorating tips that they are sure to reject.  We expect that they will attempt to reinvent the wheel and find a unique style that is a juxtaposition for our own.  They just don't understand that we want them to find themselves and their own style, just with a some guidance from us or the assistance of professionals.

Dads are usually not to broken hearted about this time, because he excited that now is his time to make some long overdue changes.  From getting his driveway and garage back to perfecting the man cave.  Of course any interior decor changes will have to be approved by us even though it is his man cave. 

Our recommendations for your new graduates are as follows;  the sofa and windows coverings of course!  Once you these foundational pieces are properly selected, it will be hard for your graduates to make a muck of the space.  Your graduate will be more than willing to allow your input as the accessories are the more affordable elements of the space.   We offer a wide selection of fabrics and textures tosatisfy whatever your new graduate can imagine or dream up.

Our recommendations for Father's Day are as follows;  get going on the man cave right away as the baseball and basketball season's are coming to an end.  As you are sure to be expecting his support with your recent graduate's new domain.  The man cave will look great with some of our leathers and suede's.  We can custom make upholstered cornices with decorative nail heads, flowing panels and coordinating pillows.

To schedule your in home consultation today contact us at phone 281-820-0139 or email us at beautifullydone@sbcglobal.net

There is still time to have it installed before Father's Day, but hurry and time is running out.   Also CLICK HERE to see our Major Announcement.

Mothers Day Gift Ideas

World's Greatest Mother’s Day Gift Alternative That's Lasting

A special day of public acknowledgement and appreciation!  I’m sure that many would agree that one day set aside to acknowledge and show appreciation for mothers is hardly enough. It is such a short amount of time in comparison to the benefits that have been received and some that are still being received.

A mother’s love is like no other. It’s constant, unbroken, and unchanged. Through our faults, hurts, and disappointments. Mom’s seem to have a way to make our cloudy days bright and cheer for us no matter whether we are winning or losing.  It seems that we hear the their cheers exceptionally loudest when we are down or discouraged.  Mothers cover our faults with love and remind us that no matter how high or far we go they will always have a desire that we continue to look up to them.

So, is it even imaginable to try and package all this type of love into one single day of acknowledge that can measure up in any amount of adequacy.  Surely we can take note of our mother’s many sacrifices as well as the many times that mothers have put others before themselves.  So it's no wonder why it usually requires a  great deal of thought to come up with the ideal gift.

Typical and predictable year in and year out gift ideas:

Taking your mother out to eat may on the surface seem like the obvious idea, but consider who cooked the day before Mother’s Day, who will cook the day after, and not to mention your Mother’s Day meal is likely not to be the only meal of the day! So back into the kitchen mother will go.

Flowers are beautiful and mother’s love and expect them, but they’re not likely to make it through the week.

The sweet aroma of designer lotions and perfumes are sure to be in abundance at each and every retailer, but they just don’t quite hit the mark or even come close to what has been poured into each us from our mothers.

The Alternative

Why not consider allowing mom to live the dream and put herself in front for a few moments, by completing the honey to do list and pampering her with some Beautifully Done Custom Drapery. While diamonds are a woman’s fetish, I’d have to say that a beautiful well kept home is a close second. Nothing will satisfy her obsession with pride in homemaking like Beautifully Done Custom Drapery.

Understand that women have a special relationship with fabrics, silks, cottons, and chenille’s. Of course you never had a clue, and that’s why I’m filling you in. Take a minute to consider your mother’s wardrobe closet. I imagine that it contains just about every fabric commonly known to man. You're sure to find all sorts of scarf’s, belts, hats, and blouses in an assortment of colors, styles, and fabrics. Women love to dress their windows just as much as dressing themselves. So don’t delay or wait another second, now is the time to totally surprise your mom for Mother’s Day.

There’s still time to make her appointment today and allow her to shop until her hearts content.  You may contact Beautifully Done Custom Drapery via email or phone.  CLICK TO EMAIL OR CLICK HERE TO DAIL.