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April 7, 2009

Going Green: New Curtains

Who can resist this?

I couldn't:
The delicious green houndstooth was $1.  Not per yard.  For the whole thing!
The trim was purchased for a specific reason (see below).
The black and white, well, it was an impulse buy.  Only 1/2 yard didn't hurt the purse fund too much.

We recently repainted our family room (See Going Green here).  The black curtains match the green fine, but I wanted something light and airy for the summer.


Before:
Oh, I forgot to mention that I needed to do it on a very tight budget.  So I visited Wally world and found this:
Two panels for $10.  I didn't realize that they were attached together at the top.  So I just cut them apart and stitched up the edges.  Then I added a little  bling in the name of fringe and...

Tada!

With a little fringe, you can make the 'mainstay' everyday something unique!

14 comments:

  1. Jenny Lynn4/8/09, 12:47 PM

    Those look great! Where did you see that fabric store? Possibly in Burlington, NC??

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  2. Maisy4/8/09, 3:32 PM

    You did an amazing job.
    Your house looks beautiful. Nice work Girl~

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  3. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life4/8/09, 6:37 PM

    We have a fabric outlet also and it is my most favorite place in the whole world. I love your curtains, they are all just gorgeous. Such beautiful fabrics and trims. Hugs, Marty

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  4. The Nester4/8/09, 6:41 PM

    nice job! I loved that looped fringe!

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  5. Carpool Queen4/8/09, 6:55 PM

    The fringe is sheer perfection.

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  6. Jenny Lynn4/9/09, 8:28 AM

    I was curious about where that store was because a fabric store just opened in my town with a big sign just like that!

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  7. Anonymous4/9/09, 8:38 AM

    You amaze me, friend!
    :) E

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  8. Anonymous4/9/09, 8:53 AM

    That looks fantastic! I've already been to Wally World this morning for groceries, but I may need to revisit for a pack of those fab curtains. Thanks for the great example!!

    -Hayley

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  9. Gretchen4/9/09, 2:58 PM

    The fabric store is in Burlington, NC... it recently moved from SC.
    I'm thrilled!

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  10. Joyce4/20/09, 5:40 PM

    Wally curtains look good and I can definitely do some bling! Good job.
    Joyce

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  11. KBeau4/20/09, 5:57 PM

    Amazing what a little fringe will do.

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  12. ellen b4/20/09, 7:57 PM

    I love the new look! Well done!! I also love your header. How good it is that we have a forgiving God!!

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  13. Cass @ That Old House4/20/09, 9:59 PM

    Excellent use of ready made and custom trim! It looks fantastic. And wow, do I wish I lived near that fabric outlet. I have fabric envy big time.
    Cass

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  14. Destini8/10/09, 8:35 AM

    Fabulous choice for window curtains!! I'm in love with them...

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