Without a Hitch: Stitch Witchery

After A long jaunt on the coast for a wedding and photo shoot, were back in the studio. There's much to share about our adventures in destination wedding world, but for now, we wanted to take a break from plugging our floral designs and  give a little DIY lesson on how to make your own table runners.

We used these for a Bridesmaid Luncheon at Cosmo's restaurant in Orange Beach, AL. Check out an this article on the establishment from Tuscaloosa Mag. We came across the fabric at Old Time Pottery (the infamous craft/home accessory store on steroids – it can be a little overwhelming, but you never leave without a good find). You'll need about four yards of fabric, Stitch Witchery, an iron and a pair of scissors.

Start by cutting the length of fabric in half to give yourself two two-yard pieces. Then, cut the width of each piece of fabric in half. Following the directions on the Stitch Witchery package, create a two inch seam along the underside of the fabric edge and fuse it together by ironing over a length of fabric tape in the fold of the seam. Repeat along the two long lengths and one short width of the fabric. Along the other short width, create an even-angled point. To do this, fold the corners of the width down over the back of the fabric to meet each other. Seal the seam with Stitch Witchery. Voila!

Props to the Bride for this lovely image.

A Breath of Fresh Air

We have lots of decorating projects moving and shaking right now and are thrilled with our newest client, a homeowner in Birmingham. We visited her yesterday and though she already has exquisite furnishings, we helped fluff-up her space, toss what she didn't need and place her furniture in a way that would impress anyone who walks through the door. The day was quite productive (finished product above), and we parted ways with a plan to take her living spaces to the next level with a few more essential touches.

Oftentimes, we find that houses have many of the elements to make a homeowner proud, but they are cluttered with useless accessories, and/or not placed to achieve the most potential and balance that the home is capable of offering. Additionally, our expertise in recognizing the few décor components that make a house a home take the stress (and needless spending!) off a client's agenda. MCD offers one of the lowest decorator fees in town ($65/hour) and our talent is tops. Give us a call if you're thinking of revitalizing your home this summer.

Southern Blooms

Pardon the iPhone image, but we had to share this shot of a freshly harvested magnolia. They are about to burst into bloom across Alabama, so keep your eyes peeled and your snips ready!

Summer/School

Sometimes we miss coed life at The University. Fortunately, we get to stay in touch with our alma mater throughout the school year, working on parties for various University, sorority and fraternity functions. Now that summer is here, campus is a little quieter (and traffic is much lighter!), but not for long. A new crop of kids (err...young adults) are gearing up for summer orientation visits and starting their next chapter in Tuscaloosa. As we've mentioned, we outfit some fun and fantastic dorm rooms each year, and oftentimes students can keep most of their fabrics and accessories for years to come.

Yesterday, we met with a lovely lady from Schumacher fabrics who shared some of her favorite bright prints. Many of our top picks hailed from fashion designer Trina Turk's collection. It's an upper-end indoor/outdoor line (worth every penny!) that will hold its pizazz through just about anything during a four-year jaunt on campus – even an impromptu  toga party with John Belushi and Otis Day and the Knights.