March 15, 2010
Fabric Roman shades are an ideal solution. From traditional flat, fold and sculptured designs to sheer and opaque materials, Exciting Windows! by Kriss Hook has a fabric Roman shade collection that accommodates an extensive range of styles, colors and fabrics. Kriss Hook, an experienced designer, will help you navigate your options, including customizing details like banding, trim, blackout lining, braided pull cords, crown molding, trim, valances and motorized lifting systems.
March 3, 2010
When you want to create a truly original look on your window, nothing surpasses the decorative beauty of custom draperies. From the traditional look of handcrafted three-finger French pleat drapes to the more casual styling of ring top, grommet and rod pocket applications, you’ll be sure to find a color and style ideally suited to your home’s décor—and to all your functional needs, including privacy, light control and energy efficiency. With hundreds of customizing options, including several drapery, top treatment, roman shade, bedding and accessory styles, trims and contrast fabrics, and ornamental hardware, you can be certain the drapery solution Kriss Hook creates as a designer will be yours and yours alone.
February 24, 2010
I just spent five days in Baltimore, MD with the most experienced and talented Window Fashion Professionals learning and sharing information on what’s new and exciting for 2010!
Grace McNamara has owned and published Window Fashions magazine, now VISION since 1986 and certainly had a lot to offer. Being an educator, corporate executive, entrepreneur and global leader, Len Casey had many interesting ideas to share. As a worldwide leader, he directed the Teflon/Silverstone and Corian businesses. He went on earn the International Corporate Marketing Excellence Award for each business, the only executive to receive the award on two occasions.
Our Buying Network was also there showing every new product in hard and soft window coverings introduced in 2010. These included Hunter Douglas, B&W Window Fashions, Carole Fabrics, Norman Shutters, Lafayette Interior Fashions, Levolor/Kirsh, Robert Allen, Oxford House Brimar, Inc and EcoSmart. Those products sure fueled my passion!
Of course, our Chairman, Steve Bursten, who wrote the book, “Bootstrap Entrepreneur”, over 100 home fashion articles, developed multiple industry training courses and the first franchised decorating business in America, guiding 1000 franchise owners to success, couldn’t stop there! When he realized the possibilities of the Internet for the window fashions industry he developed an innovative database, email, and marketing applications. In 1984, with Steve Wishnow, Exciting Windows! was born.
Steve Wishnow, a seasoned marketing and advertising executive, for Hecht’s, a $2.7 billion dollar department store with an annual budget of $140 million, is the perfect partner to compliment Steve’s vision.
The always awesome, Kathy Cragg, vice-president, also shared so much of her personal knowledge of her many years in the fashion design industry.
There were so many others with information and fabulous ideas, I cannot even begin to mention and thank them all.
As I return to Spokane, I will be implementing all my knowledge to serve my clients with top quality products and creative custom ideas for new window fashion design; along with the newest color trends and products which are now available to bring beauty, comfort and energy efficiency to their homes. I look so forward to help improve their quality of life for many years.
February 6, 2010
 The luxury of having Kriss Hook, your in-home window décor professional, come to YOU is more than just convenient. It’s a luxury that’s free of cost. Exciting Windows! by Kriss Hook is your neighbor, and my passion is to help you get the most value for your decorating dollars. When we put our heads together to make your home more beautiful, we are also putting local people to work creating, sewing, assembling, manufacturing and installing your custom-tailored window treatments and other décor items. We all have your best interests at heart as well, since we are your neighbors, for the most part right here in town. Even items provided from outside our area (such as some types of blinds and shades, etc.) help the economy in more ways than one, by keeping people in other fields employed, including fabric and materials makers, transportation professionals,  and so on. All this is good for the economy, and just by making your home look and feel more beautiful! Imagine!
January 26, 2010
I love my work! It makes me feel so good that I can help people solve problems and tackle challenges around their homes and with their windows! My passion is to help bring life, color and beauty into their lives, while providing energy efficient solutions.
January 17, 2010
Color is where we begin in decorating. It is the tool that we use to create effective interiors. Color is perhaps the most powerful technique that a designer can use to affect emotions. That is why it is important to consider color choices carefully. What is the function of the room and who will be primarily living in the space are questions that will help answer what color scheme to employ!
January 12, 2010
Beautiful 2010 nature inspired color theme for your next interior design and/or window fashion project. Exciting Windows! by Kriss Hook has many fabric samples that offer these spectacular color combinations. Give me a call at 509.389.8950 or visit my Interactive Idea Studio Website at excitingwindows.com/krisshook to view additional photos for inspiration! I am always happy to offer advice and provide free consultations!
January 10, 2010
Adding a layer to your windows can help you save money and freshen the look of your existing decor. If you already have blinds or shades in place, think about layering coordinating, custom-tailored draperies, side panels and/or top treatments that can make heating and cooling more manageable. I have thousands of ideas I’d love to share with you, and in just a brief visit, we can add beautiful details or custom window fashions sure to brighten your home and your life long into the New Year and beyond. Call me today for a no-cost consultation at Exciting Windows! by Kriss Hook, 509.389.8950!
January 1, 2010
Energy efficiency doesn’t need to be painful, and I can show you how to make it not just beautiful and affordable, but also how to make the process enjoyable and fun! All you need to do is call me, and I’ll bring everything you may need to help your windows “Go Green in 2010“. Think of it as starting the New Year by saving energy for you and for the planet… and making your home more beautiful and comfortable while doing it! Give me a call at Exciting Windows! by Kriss Hook at (509) 389-8950 or go to my NEW Interactive Idea Studio at excitingwindows.com/krisshook today for fabulous ideas, and together we’ll get the new year started off right!
December 28, 2009
As life slows down some at the end of the year, along with the early winter doldrums, I’d like to invite you to take advantage of my availability and ideas to help you brighten your home in ways you might not normally think about. Any project can add to your home’s beauty and comfort, from furniture rearrangement, new accessories, or a simple custom table runner, to custom window fashions for any room or space. Just call me, Exciting Windows! by Kriss Hook, and I’ll visit you at no cost. I’ll bring loads of ideas and samples to help you make your home even more beautiful and inviting and brighten up your New Year!
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