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a week of windows – Friday – Improving the View

6th February 2009 by Karen Bastille 1 Comment

The window is nice, there’s a lot of light – but the view? Not so good?
Here are a few tricks to help you enjoy the window, but disguise the view.
> Bring in the sunshine with flowers and plants. Stencil flower and leaf designs around the window creating a frame. Hang a window box – inside [...]

A week of windows – The Thursday Thirteen

5th February 2009 by Karen Bastille 6 Comments

Thirteen Links to Creative Window Dressing Ideas
1. Unique window hardware from everyday objects
2. 7 Creative curtain rods you can make
3. Cut and paste curtains
4. Easy tab curtains (don’t forget to get creative when you go looking for your fabric – sheets and tablecloths offer a lot of material for not a lot of [...]

A week of windows – Hula Hoop Wednesday

4th February 2009 by Karen Bastille 2 Comments

Do you have a window that needs some creative embellishment but doesn’t require privacy?
Have some fun with hula hoops! You can hang the hoops from loops of fabric or ribbon tacked to the top,bottom and sides of your window frame. Add sculptural details with scarves or lace.

A week of windows : Tuesday – lace tablecloths

3rd February 2009 by Karen Bastille 2 Comments

A lace tablecloth is ideal for a light and airy window treatment. If you already have one that you aren’t using – great! If not, they can be found inexpensively at any large department store.
To hang, add loops with ribbon or heavy thread. For a cafe window effect, use a smaller tablecloth on the lower [...]

A week of windows : Monday – sheets, spreads and shower curtains

3rd February 2009 by Karen Bastille No Comments

Flat bed sheets easily become instant window treatments. Designed to fit any style of decorating, you can find shimmering satins in jewel colors, floral prints in subtle pastels, even animal prints if that’s what you crave.
All you have to do is thread a curtain rod or drapery pole through the already finished hem -
you’re done!
Light [...]

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