Sydney Schwartz Hardiman has written over 100 articles about window treatments, home decor and running a small business. The bulk of her articles have been published in several magazines including, Window Coverings News, Drapery and Design Professional and Home Design Pittsburgh.

Learn more about buying, designing and making custom window treatments by reading the articles listed below.

If you are an industry professional, read all about the business of running a workroom at Sydney's blog www.TheNeedleandTheThread.com.

Choosing and Buying
Window Treatments:

How to Choose a Window Treatment Specialist.

Comparing Window Treatments is a Little Like Comparing Apples to Oranges.

Making Decisions When Ordering Custom Window Treatments.

Buying Custom Treatments
on a Budget.

Why Hire a Professional Installer

Products and Services for the
Do-It-Yourselfer.

Decorating and Design

Tips for Decorating Children's Rooms.

With Animal Prints, Less is More

Swinging Singles

Dress up Your Outdoor Spaces

Asian Art of Window Coverings

Step Away from the Swag

Drapery with a Flare for the Dramatic.

Roman Shades; Versatile and Popular

Bed Skirts and Pillow Shams

All About Fabric

Natural Fabrics

A Silk Primer

Fabric Focus- ADO and Adaptive Textiles

Synthetic Fabrics

Fabric and Paint, The Perfect Marriage.

Historic Fabrics Today

Fabric Focus - Linen

Hardware and More

Drapery Hardware

The Hardware Behind the Treatment

Time to Clean; Spring Isn't the Only Time to "Dig in" to your Digs.

The Inside Scoop; The 2004 Custom Home Furnishings Conference

International Window Treatment Expo; A Worthy Trip

For the Trade:
Read all about the business of business of running a workroom at Sydney's blog:

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