7/27/2013

New Drapes in the Study!

For me, it feels decadent to have store bought curtains...
I have been sewing since I was 8 years old, so that's 47 years! I have learned so many things about how to sew properly and beautifully. And I have custom window treatments throughout my home in every room.

An example is the valances in the study...Understand it's hard to get a good picture when I am shooting a window!
I loved this fabric. And it's a heavy upholstery weight combo.

But I was ready for a change. Something more streamlined and lighter. I found it at Bed, Bath and Beyond. They are gauzy and more like a burlap in texture. I DIDN'T HAVE TO MAKE THEM MYSELF! This feels like a vacation to me!
This trio of windows has a thermal pull down honeycomb shade you can barely see at the top. I will get much needed privacy and insulation from the winter with it, so I don't need to worry about the drapes giving privacy or close.


Got any ideas of what to do with the extremely nice valance I no longer use?
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Posted by foreverdecorating at 7/27/2013
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13 comments:

  1. andrea@townandprairieJuly 27, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    Can it be used in an unconventional way, maybe over a book case? And I do love the gauzy burlap! It lets a lot of light in!

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  2. UnknownJuly 27, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Can you turn your valance into a runner, or placemats? Just a thought. Gorgeous fabric! Love your new curtains too! Beautiful as always!

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  3. ~ Lisa ~July 28, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Can you share where you purchased your honeycomb shade please?

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  4. ~ Lisa ~July 28, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Can you share where you purchased your honeycomb shade please?

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  5. foreverdecoratingJuly 28, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    I think I bought my insulated honeycomb Levolor shades at JCPenneys when they have a huge sale....I go in, pick them out of a book, order and they are shipped to my home. I install them myself. Hope that helps. You can always get some at Lowes and online. Just measure your window well.

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  6. CynthiaJuly 28, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    You can sell them.....to me! Lol I think they are gorgeous. Maybe use them in another part of the house, or just put away for when you want a different look. I rotate my window valances every other month or so. Just for a change. That is actually this week's to do. :)

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  7. AnonymousJuly 28, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Looks really nice--simple and elegant!
    My favorite way to go!
    Catherine

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  8. AnonymousJuly 29, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Hi Terry! I like your new curtains. I'm like you, I don't think I have any curtains in my entire house that I didn't make or at least embellish a bit. Your room is pretty too.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  9. UnknownJuly 29, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Send it to me! Love your new look!

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  10. UnknownJuly 29, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Send it to me! Love your new look!

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  11. madcapfrenzyJuly 30, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Lovely look! So pretty!
    Morgaine @ Madcap Frenzy
    P.S. I would love if you would link up any of your awesome posts at my July Totally Tuesday Link Party: http://madcapfrenzy.blogspot.com/2013/07/july-totally-tuesday-link-party.html
    Hugs!

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  12. UnknownJuly 31, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    I love the curtains! Do you mind sharing the curtain name or item # from BBB? Thanks!

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  13. becolorfulAugust 8, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    You deserve that vacay. :D They look so fresh and updated. The burlap makes them look very current.

    pamela

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