October 2026 Newsletter

Issue #4 | October 2026

I’m so glad you're here!

A New Design Area, Ready to Use

I really can't leave things undone! The new design table is finally set up and ready to use — one window dressed in Euro pleated drapery panels (with and without a trim option), another in sheer panels with hardware choices to compare side by side.

More fabric and trim samples are arriving daily, and I'm hoping to have bed skirt examples in for you to see later this month.

Speaking of new things to see — beginning in October, I'll be hosting a Second Saturday Pop-Up for three months, right here in the gallery. October's theme is Autumn and Pets, with a Trick 'r Treat celebration for the four-legged crowd. Full details are on the last two pages, including a sweet bonus: Lenora Stein has generously offered one lucky winner each month a pet photo shoot in her studio!

Look for all the details on Instagram as well!

Styling Spotlight

Are You Team Tailored or Ruffle?

The bed is made. But is it finished?

A bed skirt is one of the simplest details you can add to a bedroom — and one of the most impactful. It softens the look, hides the metal frame or extra pair of shoes tucked underneath, and gives the whole bed a polished, intentional feel from top to bottom.

The question is — are you a tailored or ruffled person?

A tailored skirt brings clean, modern structure. A gathered ruffle adds softness and romance. Either way, when you tie it into your drapery fabric or pillow shams the whole room suddenly feels like it was designed with intention.

Small detail. Whole new feeling

Our Latest Project -Breakfast is Ready

Over the last few months, you've seen this breakfast area come together in bits and pieces. The area rug went in first, fitting beautifully and leaving 5" of floor showing on three sides. The six-foot console and art collection was one of the first areas I styled. The next step, as you see here, was moving in the bistro table and four rattan chairs. The table has a 36" diameter marble top with an iron base — given the shape and size of the area, a round table fit the scale of the room while still allowing room for four chairs. The chairs were a find from a local store; simply changing the seat cushions is an easy, economical way to change things up.

The last piece to go in were the sheer drapery panels on the window. They allow natural light to fill this space and part of the kitchen, while softening the room and keeping it feeling open rather than closed in.

Design tip: hang your drapery panels as close to the ceiling as you're able — it lifts the eye and creates the illusion of a taller ceiling.

Quick Tip

Art Lights

One of the most overlooked details in a beautifully designed room? The lighting above the art. 💡🎨

Art lights do something overhead fixtures simply cannot — they reveal the true colors of a painting, highlight the details you'd almost miss, and give each piece the presence and importance it deserves.

Placed above bulit-in shelves transforms an entire area bringing attention to your collections

Artist Spotlight | Melanie Toudouze

After several decades of Texas living, Melanie Toudouze recently moved to Fairhope, Alabama. She was drawn by a desire to be closer to family, the ocean, and the Deep South. Her artistic journey has been one of exploration, intuition, and a deep connection to her Southern roots.

Melanie's work was one of the first artist to join Langley Art Home and her work is a joy to be around. It is inspired by the beauty and character of Southern life, from the quiet charm of small towns to the ever-changing coastal light. She often paints from her own photography, transforming everyday moments into vivid, expressive compositions.

Using bright colors and striking imagery, Melanie captures the warmth, rhythm, and authenticity of the South, creating pieces that celebrate both personal memory and regional.

Melanie has several different subject matter and sizes at the gallery currently. All the pieces are also on the website on her artist page. Go to www.langleyarthome.com and click on Artist.

Have Questions About Working With Me?

Reach out and let's talk through your project. Your first in-person consultation is always free — we can chat art, draperies, reupholstery, design, and how best to refresh your space.

Let's find the perfect piece — or plan — together.

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Roxanne