It's been a while

You know it has been a while since I updated when I couldn't remember the password to get into my blog. lol. I finally figured it out, though and here I am.
It has been an amazing couple of months. I am writing a column for the online magazine http://www.simplystylishlife.com/ I am under the home section. Please check it out. I got to do work for the TV series "The Vampire Diaries" too. We made a velvet patchwork quilt for a flashback scene from the 1400's. When I say we made it, we actually made all the pieces and hand sewed all the quilting. It was crazy. We only had 3 days to get it done. When we delivered, the set designer, Karen Bruck, gave us a tour of the sets. It was really neat to see behind the scenes.
I also gave a trunk show to the ladies of the Bradshaw Farms Womens Club. It went so well. They asked so many questions and I got a lot of feedback from them. I was really feeling 'under the weather' but their great response gave me so much encouragement. I have my next trunk show next Saturday at an interior design shop in Snellville. I have a few more ideas and samples to make up. I want you to be able to come to everyone of my shows and see something different. I have my third show schedule at the Towne Lake Hills Golf Club for January. I measured the club last week for draperies and am really excited to be doing this for them.
We were also able to do some work with Pat Shankle Interiors in the Atlanta Home Show at the Cobb Galleria. It was a really great show and we were so glad to help them. Pictures are posted on this post.
I am so thankful for all the doors that God has been opening up. I am so humbled.
We are getting booked for the holidays so if you need any draperies made, call now.

Happy Labor Day!! (or what's left of it)

This has been a pretty busy weekend. The cool fall air always makes me want to purge all the clutter in my life and home and begin the "nesting" process for winter. We have loaded bags of trash and boxes and boxes for donation. Hopefully my "trash" can be someone else's treasure.
Speaking of donations, Cherry Lane Drapery is donating 10% of it's proceeds for all orders placed until 10/31/2010 to the Susan G Komen Atlanta foundation. We are really excited about this!! So, for everyone out there, get your draperies done for the holidays and donate to an amazing cause all at the same time. What could be better?
I hope all of you had a great Labor Day weekend and were able to spend quality time with your families. During some of my down time, I watched 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding'. What an amazing gift to have such a large loving family. To know that no matter what, they have your back. I hope and pray that for each one of you.
We are coming into the cool, fall weekends full of garage sales, pumkin patches, apple picking, festivals, and of course, the southern favorite....FOOTBALL!!!! I think I have already lost my husband and sons. While they are sitting on the sofa, watching the game, take out your girlfriends or daughters and do a little window shopping. See the new trends and styles that are out there. Go to an open house or showhome and get some ideas. Make your home a place to "hunker" down this winter and enjoy your loved ones. The Atlanta Home Show is taking place this month on the 24th at the Cobb Galleria. Check it out!!! Meet some of the vendors and just relax and enjoy.

Another Milestone for Cherry Lane Drapery

Today we made another milestone for our business. We had our first article published in 'Around North Fulton' magazine. Check it out at http://www.aroundnorthfulton.com/ We are so excited. Thanks to all our family and friends who have supported us.

We have been busy on several really big projects the past several weeks. They are coming along really well.

Last Saturday night, we went to a party for the Georgia Production Partners. We met several designers and movie industry personnel in regards to being a supplier of draperies and upholstery for the television and movie industry. Very exciting stuff. We would really like for that to work out.

We also have an opportunity to be at the Atlanta Home Show. We will give more information about that as we get it. It is coming up September 24, 2010 for the weekend at the Cobb Galleria.

We also have found a retail space that we are interested in. It really is a big step and we are not quite sure if we are ready.

We just have a lot of things going on right now and are very grateful for all the opportunities.

Thank you all for following our blog.

The above picture is of roman shades that were installed last week.