I used some drop cloth drapes in my living room / family room on one window and with a trip to IKEA and some new curtain rods, I decided to use these on all 3 windows.
This is the "before picture - this long pipe / curtain rod went all the way across the room (this came with the house).
And after with the simple curtain rods ($6.99 each from IKEA) and the drop cloth drapes. I just used one on each side.
and the other window in the room with matching curtain rod.
and I got a new feather pillow insert for my favorite pillow cover
Sometimes a couple of little changes can just freshen up and simplify a room. I am all for simple and organized for the new year.
Back to the classroom on Tuesday, so blog posts may be few and far between for a while! Me and the kids have enjoyed our time off. They are looking forward to going back to school, and that is definitely a first for my 6 year old (I think he had a tummy ache every day of pre-school and Kindergarten), 1st grade is turning out to a be a great year for him and his confidence.
2009 was a good year for us in many ways - we moved to our new house, we had a trip to Disneyland to me and the kids got to see my family and visit for a month. We had some down times too, so we are looking forward to a lot more positive things in 2010.
Happy New Year!
I love that pillow! I bought a down insert for a pillow a few years ago and now I won't use anything else. I've become a bit of a snob against polyfil, but I'm sure you understand why! :) The drapes look great as well.
ReplyDeleteIt looks good! The pillow it fab.
ReplyDeleteThe drop cloths look great - more substantial once you compare them to the sheers. LOVE the pillow!!! How pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are right - just a little 'tweaking' here and there is refreshing.
-Trish
Love the "after." :) Those drop cloths are great, I tell ya! And I really like your coffee table. Thanks for the visit. :)
ReplyDeleteHey! I love the curtains! I wonder if I could do drop cloth drapes in my kitchen... or is it just overkill?? I am trying to decide - I want something pretty to go with my new Fiestaware collection. Do you want me to pick you up for MNO tomorrow??
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing what small changes can do. The room looks beautiful, love the window above the fireplace.
ReplyDelete~Michelle
I love the new curtain rods, I love our new house, I love IKEA, I love your sense of interior design and most importantly I love you...my most pulchritudinous wife!
ReplyDeleteGotta love them drop cloths!!! I have a set in my living room too. Maybe we can have twin hall bathrooms...ha! Im trying to get my husband to hang my shelf today...wish me luck!
ReplyDeleteI like how your curtains turned out and changing out the rod to two was perfect! (like your pillow too) Have a great weekend...
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