Galaxy Draperies Blog

2010 Tour of Kitchens

2010-10-04T19:29:00.000-07:00

We are proud to be participating in this years Ventura and Santa Barbara County Tour of Kitchens. Come and enjoy food and drink from the areas hottest restaurants and wineries. All proceeds benefit Food Share and Santa Barbara Food Bank. Come and see the latest trends in kitchen remodeling and our window coverings in one of the Agoura hills homes. For more information please visit www.nkbaccv.org/hometour

Come see how we put the finishing touch on this beautiful Kitchen

Ambassador Showcase

2010-05-08T13:56:00.000-07:00

Rick and Diane Baker exhibited Galaxy Draperies latest products Friday morning at Los Robles Greens during a showcase hosted by the Greater Conejo Chamber of Commerce. Here Diane shows Realtor Susan Stone of White House Properties the wide variety of options for her clients homes. Susan is a top producer for White House Properties and can be reached at http://www.susanstone.com/ for any of your real estate needs.

Rick discusses the advantages of the Hunter Dougles Duette Archetella shade with ultraglide lift system with Jeff Sommers of NOW Messinger Services. Jeff was looking for a solution to help keep his office cool when the afternon sun started pouring in. In addition to significantly lowering his air conditioning costs and making his work environment more comfortable this product qualifies for a federal tax credit of up to $1500.00.

Tips for the spring season from our friends at Knapp Interiors

2010-04-03T08:42:00.000-07:00

Spring is finally here and that means it is time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine and the smell of jasmine in the air. Spring is also time to refresh, renew and reorganize. So just for you we've put together our Knapp Interiors “Top 5 Tips for a Refreshing Spring”.

Add life back into your wardrobe. Time to box up those heavy dark wools and bring out your lighter weight, more colorful garments. Rumor has it that this is the year for 'green', so be sure to throw some into your wardrobe for a fresh start to the season.
Personal Refresh. Its sandal time again so get those toes ready by treating yourself to a spa pedicure. And why not get a fresh new haircut to add to your new spring look?
Plant a Garden. The thought of overhauling your diet for spring always comes to mind so why not incorporate a home garden into that diet and become a little more green minded as well. It is the perfect time to plant broccoli, cabbage, leeks, lettuce, parsley, tomatoes and cauliflower for that perfect salad on your new diet.
Refresh your walls. Tired of looking at your plain old white or beige walls? Spring is the perfect time to incorporate some color to your house and enliven your mood, and just like fashion, this is the year for some green. Why not try a nice shade of turquoise or sage?
Reopen your backyard for business. Nicer weather means it’s time once again to relish leisurely candlelit meals in your backyard or patio. Take some Windex and polish up your grill. Invest in some new grill brushes to make it look shiny and new. Take the covers off those seat cushions, dust off the table and invite some friends over to toast springtime.

Enjoy and best of luck with 'refreshing' your spring 2010!

Feng Shui and Window Treatments

2010-04-02T16:04:00.000-07:00

Feng Shui, an ancient Chinese practice proven to get results, follows the belief of “Live with what you love.” Everyone loves beautiful window treatments don’t they? Now what if those window coverings not only are beautiful to look at but they improve your health or finances or relationships? That’s not only possible but it has happened. Helen Arabanos and I worked together on a project recently; and the client was thrilled with the results. Not only did they love the way their new draperies made the room look, they loved how the room felt and how things in their life shifted for the better because the Chi, or Life Energy, was balanced. After doing an analysis of the property to determine the energetic chart, Helen and I worked together to pick the best type of covering as well as the fabric texture, color, pattern that would enhance the favorable energy in this client’s room. The result was that they spent more time in the room and thus they were continually being showered by that good energy, kind of like taking vitamins or having an assistant available to you at all times.

Some rooms have favorable energy, some not so favorable; some rooms need the energy blocked, some need the energy to be activated. Knowing the type of energy in the room will allow you to pick window treatments that utilize that energy to your advantage. Think of it as giving a plant water or sunlight, it will thrive. That’s what will happen when you incorporate Feng Shui applications into your selection of window treatments; you’ve now created a situation where those draperies are working for you and helping you move forward in your goals. That’s right, you don’t need to put three-legged toads around your home; your custom window treatments can be your Feng Shui enhancement! To learn more about Feng Shui please go to www.fullbloomfengshui.com

Galaxy Draperies Joins San Fernando Valley Executives Association

2010-01-03T14:14:00.000-08:00

We are pleased to announce that Diane Baker representing Galaxy Draperies has been accepted into one of the Valleys longest standing business associations. The executive group works closely to offer exceptional goods and services to fellow businesses and their referrals. For more information on the Executive Association go to http://www.easfv.com/

Exceptional Remodeling Contractor Discovered

2009-11-07T16:29:00.000-08:00

I was recently contacted by a prospective client who needed window treatments for her new kitchen windows. When I got to the house, I was very impressed with the kitchen remodel. The design and the craftsmanship were stunning. This was definitely a “Wow Kitchen!”

Wanting to be associated with quality craftsmen, I asked who had done the work for her. She said Westside Remodeling and that she would highly recommend them. She said the job was completed on time and on budget and the design and work spoke for itself.

Since then I have contacted Westside Remodeling. They introduced me to their people, systems and processes as well as a portfolio from the last 24 years of being in business.

I can say that without any doubt this is the most professionally run remodeling company I have ever seen and I have see a lot in my 34 years in this business.

If you want quality craftsmanship and exceptional service, please call Westside Remodeling at 805 499-4121 or visit their website at http://www.westsideremodeling.com/ they are located in Thousand Oaks.

Federal Tax Credit now available on select products

2009-10-18T17:05:00.000-07:00

Hunter Douglas is extremely pleased to announce that certain Duette® Architella® honeycomb shades may qualify for a Federal Tax Credit of up to $1,500 for energy efficient products as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009! The federal tax credit is valid on qualifying Duette Architella honeycomb shades purchases made by your customers retroactive to January 1, 2009, and through December 31, 2010. For additional information and details on qualifying products and restrictions, visit hunterdouglas.com/taxcredit or contact Galaxy Draperies.

Thanks to the support of all our clients...

2009-09-28T12:19:00.000-07:00

All of us at Galaxy Draperies would like to thank our clients for their continued support. During difficult economic times you have continued to support us and keep us very busy. We were recently contacted by an organization that helps women recover from substance and alcohol dependency to replace the existing window treatments in their live in facility. Your support allowed us the opportunity to help this organization.

Business Pros mingle in the Conejo

2009-09-10T19:09:00.000-07:00

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers SMILES—From left Erin Goodman of Integrated Card Service, Diane Letulier of The Quickbooks Guru and Diane Baker of Galaxy Draperies mingle at the inaugural Taste of Conejo Mega Mixer at the Westlake Village Inn, presented by the Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce on Aug. 19. More than 300 Chamber and community members gathered to sample cuisine, learn about local businesses and network with fellow professionals.

La Canada Flintridge Country Club

2009-08-28T20:22:00.000-07:00

Elizabeth Knapp of Knapp Interiors contracted Galaxy Draperies to provide new window coverings for the main floor of the Country Club. The project includes solar shades that will enhance the view while reducing the heat and glare through the large picture windows. Galaxy will also provide new custom draperies in certain areas. Please visit www.knappinteriors.com for an exceptional design experience. We also wish our best to Elizabeth on the upcoming birth of her first baby.

The WP restaurant in the Pacific Design Center

2009-08-28T19:26:00.000-07:00

Today we started installing our part of the project in the newly renovated Wolfgang Puck restaurant located on the 3rd floor of the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood California. The restaurant is scheduled to reopen next month. We are manufacturing and installing multiple draperies that will be used as room dividers. The largest divider is being installed on a 75 foot recessed track with multiple bends.