A Room With a View

Nina-Li's room has a view - of our street. Little privacy. So, when I was deciding what to do with her window treatments there were two objectives. One, to let the sunshine through. Two, to be able to close for privacy. So, I doubled up. I was inspired by the Spring 2010 BHG Do It Yourself Issue. There was an article in which someone used the CHUNKY PLAIDS to decorate with! Loved it. I was on a mission. Check it out:




I couldn't find the green, but found a shade of pink that I thought would do. The hunt for this plaid was crazy. I went to every store I could think of in our area that might have it. Searched on the internet for hours. FINALLY, I was chatting on Facebook one night and saw a little ad on the sidebar for fabrics. Went to it, and there it was!

First, I made simple curtains that I am using clip rings for to pull open and closed. Then, I used this picture to add a touch of daintiness that I just love!


I had every intention on making the white shades. Then, one day I was in Target and found two tie-up window shades marked down 75% to $3.74 each. I just had to narrow them and I took off the ties they had to make my own. I then added a dowel in order to create the same look that I find in the magazine. This made my work a lot simpler and more affordable.


I am very pleased with the end result! I love these window treatments. I hope Nina-Li enjoys them as well!