WHEN I started my business seven years ago, I began offering hard
window treatments such as vinyl shutters, wood blinds and honeycomb
shades to my clients. These window coverings are attractive and
practical, and great for a variety of situations.
Some clients, however, prefer the softness of fabric on their
windows. Several years ago, I had the good fortune to connect with
David Araki, owner of The Drapery Source in Fremont. Some of my
clients were asking for custom draperies and top treatments, and I
needed a local source for these lovely products.
In design classes I learned about textiles and about which types
of treatments are best suited to particular decorating styles, but
Araki ...