Anyway, that meant another trip off to Ikea! Fun for me, not so much for my husband... Oh well, he lived! haha. I grabbed a couple of pairs of these Lenda Curtains. You just can't beat Ikea for curtain prices. Even when I had my shop, I couldn't buy curtains at wholesale prices, that were cheaper then Ikea's retail prices!
Okay, admittedly when I got up on the ladder, I noticed that my lack of cleaning skills were pretty evident here. Just keeping it real! After a bit of dusting though, and after ironing the new curtain panels, I was good to go.
Here they are! Nice and light and Lineny (is that a word?). In addition to the texture and sheen, matching the curtains in the other room better, there is also a lot more light coming in to this room now. The other drapes were lined, and these aren't, and it made quite a difference. They're a bit long, but I do like a little puddle on my draperies so I may leave them like that. Now that the Holidays are over, are you guys working on any projects around the house?
I like the new look, Karen! My whole house is a project right now.
ReplyDeleteThanks Maureen! I know that feeling! I'm glad these rooms in the front of the house are pretty much done, so when people come to the door everything looks nice. The upstairs is still a work in progress though!
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DeleteThe new curtains make the chair pop! Looks good. I have started out the new year on a roll of projects. I first decorated some tiny metal frames with bling, and did a long, thin sampler for the living room, copied out of a catalog idea. Then I had to add some gold leafing to the frame and that got me going on gold paint, so I am off to do more with gold paint any where I can! I bought some plain wooden frames at the thrift store this morning to start with. I may add some bling to them too.
ReplyDeleteYour posts always give me a smile.
Bec, I love bling and gold, so I'm pretty sure I would love those gorgeous frames that you're working on! Thanks for your sweet comment!
DeleteLove your new curtains, Karen! I am going to have to remember Ikea since my daughter is looking to add some panels to her open living room, dining room and the kitchen sliding door. She doesn't have a lot to spend, so Ikea sounds like the place to go! I've been wanting to go anyway, so this will make the drive there worthwhile.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy! It's a haul for us to get there too, but it really is worth it! We always leave with a carload full of stuff, and the quality is good too!
DeleteI love how they puddle on the ground. I am getting the bug to stencil some curtains for my craft room. I haven't decided on getting some panels at IKEA (it's so far from me) or using a paint drop cloth. Shanty 2 Chic girls suggested to get the drop cloth from Lowe's. No seams in the middle.
ReplyDeleteI'm getting that same bug Jodie! I've been seeing all the stenciled curtains in blogland and it looks like so much fun. You may see these curtains again in a stencil project in the future. If you can sew, I think drop cloth would be gorgeous, it's such a nice weight and it should take the paint really well!
DeleteLooks so light and airy, and looks great with the furniture! I just bought drapes and valances for the bedroom and they look so heavy and kind of dark, okay for winter months, I guess. But after what I paid for them, I'm not telling Mr. P. I really don't like them. Anyway I purchased 3 drop cloths and plan on sewing some new ones, and the way things have been going lately, it will probably be Spring before they're done, so I can tell Mr. P. I just need a change with the season. hehehe Stenciling is a great idea, I've got a lot of stencils *-*-* that's the sound of wheels turning! You're always getting me into something!!
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Thank you Pendra! You're secret is safe with me! Let me know if you try stenciling the curtains, I really need to carve some time out for that project!
Deletepretty! we've got lots of projects going over here. just planked and painted half of our kitchen, picked out curtains to hang over the slider...now we need a rod, hubs is hanging the antique silver chandelier I got for christmas over our dining room table tonight, and we have plans for the redoing the office, painting our bedroom, and finishing my loft craft room. We are going to be busy 'round here for a while. ;)
ReplyDeleteOh! You guys have been busy already!! I hope you'll be blogging about all of these projects, I need to see some photos! ;)
DeleteThey look beautiful..So lovely I am going to change mine(I have been procrastinating about it for awhile now lol) ...thanks for the kick start..:)
ReplyDeleteAw, you're welcome for the kick! It's surprising how much of a difference a little thing like this makes. I hope you enjoy you're new curtains! :)
DeleteKaren, thanks for the harlequin graphic. Your new curtains look terrific! If you think the tops of yours had cobwebs, I'm sure mine look as bad and probably a lot worse. Maybe I should get up there and look---later.
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Thanks Lynn! No don't look, it's too scary! haha. Yours probably aren't as bad as mine were, but thanks for making me feel better about it!
Deleteme gusta mucho el cambio que has hecho ,creo que queda mejor y mas fresco
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Muchas Gracias Mari!
DeleteLooks terrific!
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DeleteLove the new curtains! I know what you're saying about changing an element in one room, and finding you have to start going from room to rooM! I just got caught up in that one! Wish I could do the beautiful puddling on my floor - I have several little rescue doxies & chihuahuas who came to me with very bad manners. They always come first, so to make sure I don't have any of "their" puddling, I raise the curtains up! I see them looking at them even now...............
ReplyDeleteBest, Debbie
Thanks for your comment Debbie! It sounds like you are a very good mom to your cute fur babies!!
DeleteLove the new look and don't sweat the cob webs, we all have them. Mine are usually in my brain!
ReplyDeleteHa! Too funny! Thanks for making me smile!
DeleteLove the look of the new curtains. I have them in white throughout my home. Don't swaet the cobwebs... for an interesting use of them... sprinkle with glitter! Instant bling! (lol)
ReplyDeleteI have the bug! Your website has inspired me to tackle slipcovers and pillows! Drop cloths for all of them! Thanks for all your wonderful graphics.
Thanks MaryB! Glitter? I love that idea, everything looks better with glitter! haha
DeleteHave fun with your projects!
OH MY!!! I never even thought of Ikea!!! I just painted my bedroom and wanted guazey ( is that a word? ) curtains with ties at the top! You made my day!
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Oh, wait till you get there and see! They have some that are more gauzy (pretty sure it is a word!) than these, that are just gorgeous! And I think the price is around $10 - $15 for 2 panels!! They also have beautiful lace netting ones, that are $5 for 2 panels!
DeleteBeautiful Karen! We are scheduled to have an IKEA open here in Kansas City next year... I can hardly *wait*! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou will love it!! I love that they have so many lovely simple things, that you can transform/embellish with your own style.
DeleteYour curtains are great, look so flowey and light. Yeah I figured pc would object to that one. Oh well we have to talk so we can be more clear in our own language right?
ReplyDeleteIt's like once you paint the walls then the trim then the ceiling, lol. In our place the living room flows into the kitchen, then into the mudroom so we'd better have the right colors; one wall runs thru all three rooms. AaaRRRGggghhh
OH to have an IKEA. I've never been in one but daughter told me about all the good stuff they have. There were several in San Diego area after we moved away. Grand Junction is very lax in getting good stores. We just got a TJMaxx not long ago. I am very grateful to have Michaels, Jo-anns and Hobby Lobby but would love some of the "good" stores also. IKEA had a metal table I wanted but they don't ship it. Total bummer. I'm gonna buy a couple drop cloths to make mstr. bedrm curtains and stencil or something.
Hi Karen' I love your curtains.So fresh and 'breezy'
ReplyDeleteseems as though everyone has the refresh my home bug*
including myself.I get so inspired reading other 'bloggers'projects * So many like minded people out there.Fantastic!!! jo'
Liking the white curtain- so much brighter and airy. Sets off the white accessories too! Love it- nice job!
ReplyDeletePretty good post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed reading your blog posts. Any way I'll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soon.
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