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New window treatments I made, and breakfast room redo

Warning, this is kind of a long post, but y’all like pictures and how-to’s right?  Okay, good. :)

Our breakfast room used to look like this…

Please take note of the extremely low curtain rod, high water drapes, and the breakfast table too big for the breakfast room. Geesh, this is almost embarrassing showing.  But, I’m just keepin’ it real.  It actually excites me to see how my taste changes and the new looks I come up with.

Now the breakfast room looks like this…

Goodness, isn’t that better?   Isn’t that fabric yummy?  Mmmmm mmmm.  Choosing this fabric was really out of the ordinary for me since I always tend to buy reds, golds, and greens.  But I am so glad I thought out of my boxy brain and went with this one.

Okay, let me tell you how I made these drapes and made changes to this room.

First, I bought the fabric at Hobby Lobby.  I spent $45 for 6 yards of it and that was with my 40% off coupon.  So that is much cheaper than buying pre-made drapes with the length that we need for our big and tall windows.  I had the nice lady cut the fabric in 2, 3yd sections.  Does that make sense?  I did this so I could cut the length of the fabric in half and get 2 panels from 3 yards of fabric, making a total of 4 panels.  Here’s a picture in case you are confused, because I sure am just writing it.

After it’s cut, you end up with this…

Sorry for the bad picture.  I had to use a flash because I had to work on this at night.

Then I just used hemming tape to make a hem on both ends of each panel…

I did this to all 4 panels, then they were ready to hang!  Easy peasy.  And nope, they aren’t lined.  I don’t care though because they make me smile, and I MADE them!   :)

Have I mentioned I love them yet?  My nice Daddy came and raised the rod for me.  I hate hanging curtain rods.  He thought I was nuts for wanting the rod so high, but I wonder if he still thinks I’m nutty now?  Probably so.  Raising the rod high makes it appear your windows are even higher, and it just looks pretty.  It’s also pretty when the drapes puddle the floor instead of having high water ones.  I hung the fabric with ring clips and made my “pleats” by clipping whenever it looked right to me.

Look, I also have lovely raw edges, and they also make me smile.

Maybe one day I’ll dress them up like Nester does to her mistreaments by gluing on some fringe or those little ball things, but for now, I am content.  Well, at least until tomorrow.  If you haven’t read about her “mistreatments” please do so now!  You’ll never think of window treatments the same way.  She’s my hero.

Another thing I did to this room was remove the leaf in the table.  Well, actually my husband did that.  But that made a huge difference in opening up this area and now there is plenty of room to walk around the table, unlike before.

Got some new place mats at Hobby Lobby on clearance for $4, and this glass pitcher was also on clearance for $4 or $5, then I just threw in some sticks that I had left over in the garage.

Gave the room a final sweet touch by framing my first mother’s day card.  This thrift store frame has been sitting in my garage for months.  I knew there would be a purpose for it one day. Then hung it up with some of the extra fabric.

One more picture of the new breakfast room…

Love it!!  By the way, the paint color in here is also Tobacco Road. :)

xxoo,

Decorchick!

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  1. Shannon says

    May 25, 2010 at 10:14 am

    Hi! Thanks for letting me know about your fun site! Your drapes look great! I love the fabric!

  2. Stephanie says

    May 25, 2010 at 11:43 am

    Thanks for the entry. I haven’t ventured into window wear yet, but this encourages me to try!

  3. Crystal says

    May 25, 2010 at 12:07 pm

    omg! this is fabulous! love it and what a great no sew idea! i am needing to revamp my french door with curtains and will definitely be doing this…very soon! awesome, awesome, awesome! so happy i came on over from today’s creative blog for this fab tutorial! hugs!

  4. Stacey @ The Blessed Nest says

    May 25, 2010 at 1:04 pm

    Such a cute makeover! I also love Tobacco Road paint color! :) Your new curtains are so pretty, love the new look!!

    Blessings,
    Stacey

  5. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    May 25, 2010 at 1:22 pm

    Great makeover! Just raising your curtain rods changed the whole look of the room. :) Your fabric is fabulous! I’m a big fan of “fake” drapes too…made some recently with a huge dropcloth from Wal-Mart and used the clippie things. I don’t think I’ll be doing the “pooling” thing on the floor again b/c my dog keeps trying to sit on them!! :s

    Thanks for the visit today! I hope you’ll be able to swing by Decorating Dilemmas this week with a Dilemma OR a Solution. I’m posting it tonight and it will be up until 11 pm tomorrow. :)

  6. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    May 25, 2010 at 2:08 pm

    Oh I just adore the fabric that you selected for your new panels. Well done!

  7. Laurie says

    May 25, 2010 at 8:16 pm

    Welcome to blogland! Your blog is lovely and I’m glad to be a follower now. I’d love for you to come see me sometime at Scene of the Grime, where the Domestic Detective (me!) blogs about decor, thrift, crafts, true crime, mom-hood, and other stuff, too. Best wishes with your blog!
    ?Laurie
    sceneofthegrime.blogspot.com

    • Decorchick! says

      May 25, 2010 at 9:10 pm

      Hey Laurie! Thanks so much for visiting! I’m following you now too. Love meeting new bloggers. :)

  8. jshrewsbury2 says

    May 25, 2010 at 8:33 pm

    Found you thru House of Smiths…..Love the no sew curtains(I cant sew so this is very inspiring)..& the chalkboard…LOVE IT!!
    Im you newest follower!
    pineyflatsstyle.blogspot.com

  9. jshrewsbury2 says

    May 25, 2010 at 8:39 pm

    Oh Shoot!!!! I meant to say I found you thru House of Hepworths!!!
    Super Big Sorry!!!!
    Jen from Piney Flats Style

    • Decorchick! says

      May 25, 2010 at 9:12 pm

      Haha, I knew who you meant! Thanks for visiting and will visit you. :)

  10. Lisa says

    May 25, 2010 at 8:39 pm

    Saw the post about you on HOH and wanted to come over and say hi. The room looks great! The room is completely transformed just from something as simple as curtains! Love the fabric choice too!

    • Decorchick! says

      May 25, 2010 at 9:11 pm

      Thank you so much for visiting from HOH! Thank you for the sweet compliments. Looking forward to getting to know you!

  11. Jackie says

    May 25, 2010 at 9:01 pm

    Just stopping by. . . HOH recommended you so I thought I would drop by and check things out :D

    • Decorchick! says

      May 25, 2010 at 9:13 pm

      Thank you Jackie for taking the time to visit my site. I really appreciate it!

  12. OneLifeManyJourneys says

    May 25, 2010 at 9:02 pm

    Makes me wanna run out, get some fabric and throw me up some curtains. Very nice. I like that they are kinda sheer.

    • Decorchick! says

      May 25, 2010 at 9:15 pm

      Well, they are probably kind of sheer because they aren’t lined, but who needs lined curtains anyway?! Thanks for visiting. :)

  13. TheAutocrat:Haley says

    May 25, 2010 at 10:15 pm

    Looks good!!

  14. Elizabeth says

    May 26, 2010 at 5:37 am

    Lovely transformation – looks so totally different than before. Dropped by via HoH. I love no sew projects, I’m sew-hopeless! I’ve been putting off new curtains for 6 months, but I think I’ve been inspired – Thank You!

  15. megan says

    May 26, 2010 at 6:21 am

    Love love love it! HOH sent me over and I’m glad she did your blog is awesome!

    • Decorchick! says

      May 28, 2010 at 12:07 am

      Thank you so much!

  16. jules p says

    May 26, 2010 at 8:04 am

    i love your curtains too. very pretty. and thanks for showing us how you made them!

    love your blog too. good luck with all your blogging. i look forward to reading/learning all about ya!

  17. RobbinGriffith says

    May 26, 2010 at 8:39 am

    I LOVE IT!!!! I made some curtains for my basement doors a month or so ago and I used the iron on stuff too! SO EASY ’cause I don’t sew! I love your blog and I will be back!!! Always love to see neat ways to fix up my house and not spend a lot of money! Blessings to you!

  18. Joy~Thrifty Parsonage Living says

    May 26, 2010 at 11:43 am

    Your curtains look great! The lighter color makes the room look so much brighter. I love the first card framed….what a great and precious idea!

  19. Jennifer says

    May 26, 2010 at 11:03 pm

    Thanks you so much for explaining how to do this! They look lovely!!! I need new curtains bad and I’m having a had time finding some I like!

  20. Mother Lode says

    May 26, 2010 at 11:31 pm

    Magazine cover quality and style – nice job!

  21. Liz@HoosierHomemade says

    May 27, 2010 at 8:02 am

    Those drapes are perfect! Thanks for the inspiration! And I love your chaulkboard! I saw your breakfast nook featured on another blog, and now I don’t remember where, but I love them.
    ~Liz

    • Decorchick! says

      May 28, 2010 at 12:06 am

      Thank you Liz, and thank you for visiting!!

  22. anne says

    May 27, 2010 at 8:22 am

    beautiful room! The drapes are lovely. Thanks for the inspiration! I came over from HoH, and I’m your newest follower!

  23. Kim says

    May 27, 2010 at 10:20 am

    I love your new curtains! I can’t believe I just found your blog…can’t wait to look around!

  24. Rory says

    May 27, 2010 at 3:05 pm

    You have a lovely home!
    Thanks for linking and helping to make this the most successful Modern Craftswoman Monday so far! Rory

    • Decorchick! says

      May 28, 2010 at 12:05 am

      Thank you Rory!!

  25. Sheila says

    May 27, 2010 at 7:21 pm

    Looks great! Where did you get the skeleton keys? Too fab!

    • Decorchick! says

      May 28, 2010 at 12:06 am

      Thank you! I got them at Hobby Lobby in the clearance section. They were $10 for all 3!

  26. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    May 28, 2010 at 8:37 am

    Beautiful fabric! Way to step out of your comfort zone, too!

  27. Lanie Ree says

    May 28, 2010 at 9:34 am

    Those drapes make such a difference! I want to come over and eat breakfast with you.

    Thank you for participating in the Creative Therapy session over at Life in the Pitts!

  28. Emily {Frilly Details} says

    May 28, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    Love the new look! Raising the curtain rod makes the room feel so much bigger. Good thinking :). That fabric is fantastic, and so are your new placemats. Love it!

  29. Anonymous says

    May 28, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    Looks great! I like how the new curtains really brighten it up! Also, LOVE the chalkboard hanging on the wall!

  30. Stephanie Cameron says

    May 28, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    Love the smaller, lighter look! And thanks for including mistreatments sight as well…very cool.

  31. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    May 28, 2010 at 10:23 pm

    Great job on those drapes…looks much better! Luv that sweet Ist Mothers Day card framed…awesome idea! Hope you have a FUN weekend:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

  32. Tanya @froufroubritches says

    May 29, 2010 at 6:29 pm

    Those curtains look GREAT! The fabric is so pretty. Love the stripes! The rod definitely looks better raised a little.

    Love the chalkboard above your table too! CUTE!

  33. Santa'sGiftShoppe says

    May 29, 2010 at 8:39 pm

    Hi..I’m Barb….I am from Fri. Hodgepodge…Great job on the redo!!!
    I am your newest follower. I hope you will get a chance to visit my blog @ santasgiftshoppe.blogspot.com
    & get inspired by something for your family/home. I hope you will follow me as well. Nice to meet ya new friend!!!

  34. Bridgette says

    May 31, 2010 at 3:27 pm

    The curtains are SUPER pretty and I love the big keys on the wall! Thanks for linking up to Anything Related!
    ~Bridgette

  35. Kara says

    May 31, 2010 at 10:54 pm

    Love the new curtains! And the antique keys hanging on the wall. :)

  36. Julie @ Frugal & Fabulous Design says

    June 1, 2010 at 2:20 am

    No sew curtains? That’s right up my alley…your breakfast room looks fantastic!

    Thank you so much for linking up to the party.

  37. Life As Lori says

    June 2, 2010 at 5:57 pm

    I’m Featuring this over at Life As Lori!!! It’s beautiful..

  38. Gay Vaughan says

    June 2, 2010 at 8:16 pm

    Great job! I love it and thanks for linking up. I am featuring your project this week. Thanks also for the great wall color. I am looking for suggestions!
    ~Gay~
    itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.com

  39. Lizzie says

    June 5, 2010 at 9:27 am

    No wonder you don’t have time to blog! The room looks stunning.
    Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest

  40. Melissa Miller says

    June 8, 2010 at 9:44 am

    Gorgeous drapes Emily! I love the fabric. It looks fresh and pretty in your dinette. Great job!

    Blessings, ~Melissa :)

  41. Pamela says

    June 13, 2010 at 8:40 pm

    That looks wonderful! I love that fabric as well! I was planning on using it in our dining room but ended up changing my direction at the last minute.

    • Decorchick! says

      June 13, 2010 at 9:36 pm

      Thanks so much Pamela!!

  42. Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says

    June 14, 2010 at 11:24 am

    Love those window treatments! Thanks for linking up to my party!!

    • Decorchick! says

      June 14, 2010 at 6:07 pm

      I’m glad you are having parties now!!

  43. Lena7771 says

    June 18, 2010 at 6:56 pm

    Oh! I forgot to add that I was already following your blog for my second entry! :)

  44. Elaine says

    August 12, 2010 at 11:30 am

    Did you make that chalkboard hanging in the background? If so, do you have a link for that? Thanks!

  45. Elaine says

    August 12, 2010 at 11:33 am

    Ooops! I just saw the link at the bottom. So sorry! I’m new to your blog. You’ve really inspired me! Thanks a lot!

  46. Gay Vaughan says

    December 27, 2010 at 8:57 pm

    Hi,
    Just popping to let you know that your post has been featured in my end of year highlights. Thanks so much for sharing.
    ~Gay~
    itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.com

    • Decorchick! says

      December 27, 2010 at 11:52 pm

      Aww awesome! Thank you so much!!

  47. meet a latina says

    June 12, 2012 at 4:11 am

    your blog is very nice very nice

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