The window treatments in several of our rooms began to appear dated and out of style. We started…read morelooking online for a Custom Window Treatment Company. It became obvious that several Nationwide "Clearinghouse" Companies have consolidated local Vendors/ Contractors & Subs into a "Trades Lottery" This is where you submit your Phone # and E-Mail to a company located behind a website, and they sell your info to several Contractors. This triggers a Sales Frenzy, where you start getting calls and E-mails from strangers, all seeking to get a deposit check BEFORE the others can reach or close you. Their goal is to quickly close enough business to cover the cost of buying names that don't sign up, as well as the cover the "Back-End" percentages they pay if you DO sign up. We prefer to shop locally, know WHO is coming into our home before they appear at the door, and have that company spend their time and overhead delivering a great job, at a fair cost. After combing thru hours of information, and reading multiple reviews, we selected Landis Decorating as our first Custom Window Treatment Company to speak with. It was evident this was a locally owned enterprise, offering a personalized consultation, fabrication, installation, and service. Our inquiry was responded to promptly, and we set an appointment. The initial call was not a rush to get us to commit, place a deposit, or agree to have a salesperson stop by in 15 minutes. It was an in-depth conversation to assess our needs and wants, with the emphasis on making sure the samples presented at the appointment gave enough choices of exactly what we wanted. Joy arrived on-time, and we toured three rooms that needed updating. She listened to our requests and asked enough questions to fully understand where we wanted to end up. After a few minutes, we both knew that Joy, and Landis were our Vendor. My Wife picks the colors, textures, and fabrics. I could hear her enthusiasm and delight as she went thru Joy's samples- Everything was exactly what my Wife had in mind, and the only job was picking the perfect one for each room. Joy measured the windows and took note of the particular issues we'd encountered with the prior treatments, to be corrected when fabricating the new Curtains, sheers, and vertical blinds. When completed, Joy asked what date was best for US to do the install. The installer, "Rick" arrived, and got right to work. After working in the Trades for most of my life, I have a true sense about Craftspeople, and how they view quality and precision. After a minute, the stress of "I hope this all goes well" vanished, and I was totally at ease. Rick was friendly, well-experienced, and quite confident. Unlike some contractors who show up and ask what they're supposed to do, Rick had been well-briefed, and knew what was going where. He impressed me with his organization, and he didn't need to run out searching for tools or equipment. He is a "WELL-OILED MACHINE" Upon completion, Rick steamed the new sheers and fabrics to perfection. We were both amazed at how great everything looked. With the flawless final steaming, Rick cleaned up and presented his work with the pride of a World-Class Craftsman. The installation could NOT have gone any better. Our entire experience with Joy, Rick, and Landis Decorating was 100% stress-free. We never felt hurried or asked to compromise or settle. We received exactly what we asked for, and will recommend this company as a flawless, stress-free way to purchase Custom Window Treatments!

Joy was fabulously responsive. She showed me beautiful fabrics i have not seen before. She held my…read morehand when I was indecisive. Our draperies and shades are beautiful.

Such a cool selection of materials and items. New and antique, nice mix. Owner has a great eye…read morefor detail.

What a beautiful experience. Well appointed shop decorated with a soft touch and and eye for…read morecolor, context and pleasant little surprises. A delightful double store front bathes the shop with sunlight and the subdued colors inside make way for little riots of color - like the handbags. A sweet display of vintage brooches and pins on a nearby wall captured my attention for quite awhile. Charm, taste and good vibes. I'm telling everyone I know - and even those I don't - GO TO HOB NOB. Go now. Go often. DD@Phila

$25,000... for TWO Christmas Trees?!…read more I don't normally blast a business on social media, but this one... this one deserves it. And honestly, I need to vent before my head explodes like an overinflated ornament. As many of you know, my wife and I recently moved into a big, beautiful new home. So, wanting to do something special for her first Christmas in it, I decided to surprise her by having the inside professionally decorated for the holidays. The plan was simple: we'd walk up to the front door after our Thanksgiving cruise, she'd see a single elegant wreath, open the door, and BAM--Christmas magic. Hallmark-movie level brilliance. Something she'd remember forever. Well... she'll remember it. Not in a good way. I found a company online called Black Eyed Susan in Doylestown. I spoke with Susan herself -- and in hindsight, the red flags were waving like a parade. But I ignored them, gave her a $25,000 budget, sent photos of the house, arranged access while we were away, and paid a deposit. Fast-forward to the big reveal. We pull up to the house, and instead of holiday wonder... We're greeted by two massive flower pots tipped over on the front steps. Dirt everywhere. My wife is already annoyed. We spend 10 minutes trying to lift the things before realizing the bottoms are ROUND. Not flat. ROUND. Who even designs pots that way? The answer: someone selling overpriced junk. But hey, maybe the inside would redeem things... right? Spoiler alert: it didn't. We open the door expecting Christmas brilliance, and instead--we get... A Christmas tree in the foyer. Just one. And not even a remarkable one. Literally just... a tree. And some droopy, wilted green garland that looked like it had fought a battle with a weed whacker and lost. That's it. For the whole entryway. We turn the corner into the family room, and there's another Christmas tree -- this one comically oversized, like it was trying to escape from a shopping mall. A few random glass balls dangled from the upstairs walkway. Four windows got lonely ornaments. And the mantle -- which on Susan's website looks glamorous and luxurious -- had the saddest strand of wilted garland you've ever seen. I've seen more impressive greenery at Home Depot in JULY. So for $25,000, what did we actually get? Two Christmas trees and some wilted greenery. That's it. That's the whole list. After a few days of trying to reason with Susan the Snob -- who, by the way, speaks to customers like she's hand-selecting decor for the Queen of England -- I realized something: My wife was supposed to get a Hallmark Christmas. Instead, I accidentally hired the villain of the movie. I even tried to be MORE than fair. I told her she could take everything back and keep $10,000 just for her "time." But nope. Susan the Snob decided she wants ANOTHER $5,000 from me. $5,000. For... what exactly? The dirt on my porch? Feel free to tell her what you think of that idea. And finally -- if anyone wants two giant, overbearing Christmas trees for next year... come get them. Free of charge. Because we will NEVER be using them again.

I Love the Paris flea market they have every year!!! it's amazing. It's the items that are slightly…read moredamaged or she no longer desires for her interior design business.

I have had the pleasure of being Mary's customer for over 15 years. She is a perfectionist and…read moreshows amazing attention to detail. I have had her make drapes, roman shades, custom bedspreads and shams. I have been thrilled we every delivery. I cannot begin to recommend someone more highly. She delivers on time and fulfills her commitments.

From the owner: Mary Buckwalter Custom Interiors is a custom drapery workroom, design studio, and installation…read morecompany specializing in residential and commercial window treatments. We work closely with interior design firms, decorators and home owners to deliver high quality professional service. We measure, fabricate and install with our in-house experienced staff and installation team. Call us for all your decorating needs.