Scene 1: Why purple?
Looking at the breakfast room window my daughter asked, “Mom, is that my sheet?” “Um, yes. It is. What do you think of the purple? Is it too dark?” I hesitated to ask.
“Why purple, Mom? What does it go with?”
“Nothing. I was just trying it out.”
Scene 2: Daughter exits for school and I’m left alone with my thoughts.
What am I thinking? I ask myself. Purple is too much. I want more of a burlap or linen color. Linen..sheet…I have a tan sheet set!
Scene 3: Curtain call
I stepped down from the ladder after clipping the sheet to the curtain rings. Should I turn it into a tier set or into two panels, I wondered?
Then I was struck with a vision of lovely, flowing panels on one window and a billowy roman valance on the other.
This called for my fabric shears and another sheet. The fitted sheet to be exact.
I cut the flat sheet in half as it hung from the curtain rod,
then searched In My Own Style for Diane’s tutorial for a no sew window treatment from a fitted sheet.
The soft tan wrinkles lend a casual air of the french countryside to the breakfast room. Just the look I was after.
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debbiedoos says
Fabulous idea! They look so good. Totally transformed your dining area.
Sharon says
Thank you, Debbie. I have been trying to get the right look for 5 years now. I’m so excited to finally get it. Now I’ve got to add back some accessories.
Audrey Zumwalt says
WOW … that really made a difference in your breakfast area. Looks so much better. Good job. I have used sheets a lot, but never a fitted sheet.
Blessings,
Audrey Z. http://audreyzumwalt.blogspot.com/
Timeless Treasures.
Cynthia says
This rerally made a difference. Great job, Sharon.
Cynthia
Sharon says
Audrey, I am just so tickled at what a dramatic difference the curtains made. I was just going in the wrong direction before, with valances and cafe curtains. I love the new look!
Sharon says
Thank you, Cynthia. I am delighted at the difference the curtains made. Usually I over think decorating details, but this time, I just made a split decision….maybe I should do more of that. 😉
Tami @ Curb Alert! says
Hi Sharon, My Friday Block Party is running a bit slow tonite. I would love for you to come by and visit and share these cute curtains or any other post. Anything goes. Thanks! http://tamicurbalert.blogspot.com/2012/10/quick-doghouse-fix-and-friday-block.html
Sharon says
I’d love to. I’ll be over in a bit.
Crystelle says
They turned out super pretty! What fabulous curtains in such a warm and peaceful colro…..
Thanks for telling us how to make them….
Have a nice week!
hugs ~ Crystelle
Sharon says
Crystelle, I can’t ask for better than “warm and peaceful” Thank you!
Tammy Killough says
Sharon…once again! AWESOME! 🙂 ~Tammy
Sharon says
you’re so kind! thank you Tammy.