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38 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday June 20, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com TOTAL ART FRAME FORMERLY FRAME EXPRESS 2 HOUR CUSTOM FRAMING SERVICE ORIGINAL PAINTINGS, FINE ART PRINTS & CUSTOM-MADE MIRRORS UP TO 70% OFF Discover the best-kept secret in Oakville for beautiful window coverings Some secrets should be exposed ­ and where to get beautiful window treatments should be one of them. For the past four years Kamla Bingham-Smith and Patricia Paterson have been busy making beautiful window coverings in the GTA. "We've been told we're the best kept secret around," said Kamla. But not any more. Kamla's, Glen Abbey-based business, KBS Soft Furnishings and Patricia's, which is called Patricia's Custom Drapes located in Joshua Creek, has thrived on word of mouth recommendation. The women have a passion for what they do and that comes across in the caliber of their work. Kamla is a certified interior decorator who specializes in window and fabric coverings. Patricia has loved sewing all her life and constantly keeps herself updated with styles and techniques by doing courses at Sheridan College. Patricia does residential and retail sales house calls and the bulk of Kamla's work often comes through designers. Swags and working with silks are among Kamla's favourite projects and Roman shades and plaids are among Patricia's specialties. They also tackle cushions and bedcovers and oversee the installation of window treatments to make sure they hang properly. Both admit they are particularly fussy about details. The longtime friends collaborate on their projects, sharing their expertise, shopping together for fabric and heading to trade shows together. "One day our dream is to merge our businesses," said Kamla. "There is so much work that we don't have to compete with each other." Custom drapes are not as expensive as one might think, said Patricia. The biggest variable is hardware and fabric. The labour on a $20 per metre fabric is the same as it is on a $200 per metre fabric. "Custom work is an investment that will last 10 to 20 years and longer," she added. To see this duo's work firsthand, log on to www.decorators-anonymous.com, or call Kamla at 905 847-0509, or Patricia at 905 2578661. 360 DUNDAS ST., E. (AT TRAFALGAR) OAKVILLE 905.257.0114 MON.-WED. 10-7, THURS.-FRI. 10-8, SAT. 10-6 1/2 Price NO PST* 1/2 Price $ 7444 $99.86 $ 23979 on bikes under $1,000 & bike safety equipment including helmet, reflectors, lights, bells, horns and mirrors *Applies to Ontario only. Until November 30, 2008 $ Save 60% 999 Half Price Save 60% $ $ 7 99 $ 2249 1499 29.99-40.99 19.99-26.99 Save 20% $ 19999 Save 40% Save 25% Sale prices in effect Saturday, June 21 to Friday June 27, 2008. While quantities last. DUNDAS & TRAFALGAR ROAD 400 Dundas St. East · 257-TIRE STORE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-9:00pm Sat. 8:00am-7:00pm Sun. 9:00am-6:00pm OAKTOWN SHOPPING PLAZA 550 Kerr Street · 844-0202 STORE HOURS: Mon. -Fri. 8:00am-9:00pm Sat. 8:00am-7:00pm Sun. 9:00am-6:00pm Drop Off Your Donation for the Oakville Little League along with this ballot at either Oakville Canadian Tire Location for your chance to win t the Oak r Little Le Fantastic Backyard Giveaway Prize Package* Valued at over $3,500 www. oakvillebeaver .com