Open Your Windows
Now that it’s Spring, it is time to put some fresh air back into our homes. I just love, love, love seeing curtains billowing into the room on a breeze. It is seriously – one of my favorite simple pleasures in life. Air circulation renews energy. Our windows have been closed up and covered with heavy coverings to keep out the cold. It is time to lighten up a bit. I like to use white cotton panels and found tabbed top sets at Target for $18.00 a pair.
Gather:
1 oval tablecloth ( mine is a 48″ x 90″) a larger cloth will fall down the sides more
2 small nails
2 12″ – pieces of ribbon same color as tablecloth
Hammer
Pencil
Measuring tape
1. Measure up from outer corner of window 5″ and then over away from the window – 2″. Place nail in wall at this mark. Repeat on other side.
2. Lay tablecloth on table or bed. Start accordion folding it lengthwise until the whole cloth is folded.
3. Tie ribbon onto each side about 12″ from each end.
What is great about using an oval tablecloth besides the already finished edges is that when you accordion fold the cloth lengthwise and hang it, the sides softly drape without too much fussing.
4. Hook the ribbon onto each nail. Make sure sides fall to the side of the window at equal length. Adjust if necessary. Gently pull down center and arrange folds with hands until you get evenly placed folds across the window.
Fresh Air - Fresh Look for Spring!
The colors I use in my bedroom.
I also mix the colors white and beige along with silver and gold tones in every room. I have found that if I purposely do this with these elements everything looks coordinated and never outdated. Silver/nickel finishes are “in” right now, gold tones “out”. I don’t want to remove some favorite objects they may be in a gold tone. I may have off-white trim, but have white tiles or use gold toned candlesticks with silverware. I don’t want to have to repaint my beige molding because I added white curtains. I make these basics work together by placing the color or finishes around the room so the eye registers the balance and they becomes part of the decorating scheme.
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That brings back memories…my mother use to use such treatments!! Great job!
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Very beautiful and airy…and simple! Thanks for sharing! -shaunna :)
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I LOVE that valance! Will definitely be trying that in my bedroom this spring.
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That’s a great window treatment!
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Wow! That is so pretty, I’m going to try this! Thanks for sharing.
~Amy
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Thanks for giving us the ‘feel of Spring’, feels great! – Nicky (qwiksave)
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I would never have thought of using a tablecloth like that. What a great idea. And how lucky you were to get two identical ones. I can’t wait to see the rest of your tips.
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You’re amazing! I really appreciate your tutorials…you are helping us all to look like Martha Stewart!! xoxo
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Looks gorgeous, love the picture of the wind blowing through the window in the first picture. It feels like a perfect spring day.
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I love how soft and feminine the window looks now. Wish I could open my windows, but it’s raining and only 36 degrees here. Maybe tomorrow….
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I have my windows open right now! Please enter me in your giveaway…
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Very nicely done!
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I love this simply clean look. Thanks for sharing.
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This looks so dreamy! I would love to fall asleep in your bedroom for sure! Coming over from Met Monday – new follower!
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I love this idea!
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Love this – looks so fresh!
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This book looks very interesting. Maybe just what the procrastinator ordered :)
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so so cute! I love the white and that you did it with a tablecloth is amazing.
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Genius! I might have to steal this idea!
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