Wednesday, 2 January 2013

Window Dressing

I usually redress the windows in the shop every 4-6 weeks and stagger doing them as I have got four to do. I'm really lucky that our lovely shop has such gorgeous picture windows and they are a treat to do.

However in January I have all four to do as they have been dressed for Christmas , so this week I made a start!

 

How do I go about it? Well , I usually choose a fabric and theme the accessories around it adding cushions, throws and accessories from the shop which have the right theme or colour.


I suppose it is like painting a picture really, I never plan down to the final details it just tends to flow once you get going. Sometimes it knowing when to stop which is the problem.

I sometimes buy show lengths specifically draping for the windows and have cushions made to coordinate so it is a bit of an investment but it is a showcase for the shop and I think so important for the business.
I also like to add a piece of vintage furniture such as a dresser, chest of drawers ,chair or French day bed. This helps to create atmosphere and depth.

We get lots of lovely comments about our windows, I hope you enjoy looking at the photos.

Debs x

 

 

 

8 comments:

  1. Hi Debs, lovely windows! Love the fabrics and the day bed ... very stylish! Good luck with your blog xxx

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  2. What is that dog fabric????!! I love it!

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    1. Hi Kelly its a fabric with Black Labradors on which we sell at the shop.

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    1. Yes we can but it works out quite expensive as fabric is quite heavy. The cost would depend upon the weight but starts off at about $40
      Debbie

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    2. Oh man! Do you know who makes it? I am an Instagram follower btw, glad you started a blog! The shop is so cute!

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  4. Loved the photos and your explanation how everything starts and how the end result is achieved. I think it's a very creative process, so I wish you lots of inspiration for your future "window projects". K.

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