Sometimes You Get Lucky

Pete and I have both been uncomfortable with the thought of ordering our window treatments online as we would be responsible for measuring and installing. We asked our builder's interior designer if she had recommendations for a workroom we could use, and she directed us to McQueen's Interiors in Morehead City. We are working with Beth Cantrell. She must have loved us. We walk in off the street extremely windblown, carrying a 3-ring binder and two plastic bags filled with carpet and tile samples and fabric. But after selecting treatments for 21 windows, crafting a cushion for our closet bench and reupholstering a bench and a chair, I think she really loves us now!

The woven shades Zuniga selected for the kitchen were now longer available, but this looks like a great replacement -- just perfect.

Window treatments selected for four kitchen windows; personal collection

A bonus for us -- the sideboard Zuniga Interiors specified for the eat-in area of the kitchen is on sale.

Lexington Monterey Sands Sideboard; courtesy of Perigold

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