Blog by Beebe Cline, PREC*
November 30th, 2012
Silk's origins make for an enchanting history. As the story goes, a
Chinese empress was sipping tea under a mulberry tree when a silkworm's
cocoon fell into her cup and began to unravel into a beautiful
shimmering thread. Since then the Chinese have used silk fabric for
clothing, arts and decor. The fabric has become a staple in the
home for lampshades, rugs, draperies, u ...
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Vitamin V
November 28th, 2012
While it's true that dual-pane insulating windows help keep the heat
in during winter, there are times when old windows just can't be
replaced — perhaps you have a historic home with charming original
features worth preserving, or you're working on a tight budget. But just
because you can't bring in the latest and greatest new windows and
doors doesn't mean you must go witho ...