Tie up shades

Desiring something very simple for our bedroom windows, I found my inspiration from the pages of Beach Cottages magazine. I can’t find this magazine online, but it lists Harris Publications, …

I know what you’re thinking. “Where did she get those adorable buffalo-check tie-up curtains??” Just kidding. Maybe you’re not thinking that. But would you believe it if I said that I SEWED THEM MYSELF?! Yes, me. An amateur seamstress whose projects usually end up in a knotted mess. No joke. It has happened. I am […]

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I absolutely love Pottery Barn's sheer linen drape shades. They are in my living room, dining room and my daughter's room (and I made a DIY version for my son's room). Pottery Barn seems to carry them sporadically, but I've seen them on eBay (which is where I bought all of mine). I've also seen knock-offs at Target. They are just perfect for a room that does not need privacy and needs lots of light but also needs some kind of window treatment. Love. So, naturally, when it came time to figure…

Completely transform your space with these genius curtain ideas.

Someone over here might be obsessed with drop cloths Nope, not for protecting floors and catching paint drips… at this point in the obsession that would be unheard of and might even be considered criminal in a few states 😉 More along the lines of obsessed with using drop cloths for upholstering furniture and making drape…

The Mercantile Drop Cloth tie-up shade is a timeless and elegant solution to elevate your windows with ease. With tacked bows and Velcro, effortlessly style and hang this tie-up shade to achieve the perfect look. Enjoy the gentle light filtration and enhanced privacy it offers, thanks to its light filtering design. The rod pocket design makes installation a breeze on curtain rods up to 1 ½" in diameter. For added versatility, layer it with the Mercantile Drop Cloth Solid, Stripe, or Lucinda…

Blackout technology blocks out most unwanted light while enhancing privacy Energy efficient design reduces energy lost through your windows by up to 25% Thermal properties help keep summer heat and winter chill out of your home Noise reduction up to 25% helps you get a sounder, more uninterrupted sleep Adjustable to desired height for optimal light control Sun Zero Greenwich Energy Savings infuse a modern sophistication into any living space. Adjustable to the desired height for optimal…

One of the things I've been struggling with during the bathroom remodel is what to do with the windows. They are frosted privacy windows, but I noticed the other day that you can see outlines really well - which means when I'm taking a bath the neighbor could get an eye full! Yikes! Before the bathroom remodel began the hubs told me I could do anything I wanted, "it's your room, do what you want" to be exact. Woo hoo! Since I love France so much I decided to make this my little…