Window Treatments
Ikea Curtain Hack

Ikea Curtain Hack

I know you guys think I've forgotten I'm supposed to be finishing the living-dining room makeover at my parent's house, though I am still working on it...and it's sooooo nearly done! One of the projects I've just crossed off the "to do" list is the window treatments....

Quilt Cover Curtains…and a faux bamboo blind

Quilt Cover Curtains…and a faux bamboo blind

There's something about the large-scale use of bold patterns which scares me a bit. I know that probably sounds stupid (I mean, it's just 'stuff' after all) though as a budget-concious DIY decorator with a decidedly fickle streak I think it's the fear of expending a...

How To Create Perfect Looking Curtain Folds

How To Create Perfect Looking Curtain Folds

Remember when I posted about my parent's made-over bedroom (a month or so back now) and promised to share my tip for creating those neat looking curtain ripples? Well, here's the little trick (in all its unspectacular glory) and how those lovely waves came to be... On...

DIY No Sew Rolled Window Valance

DIY No Sew Rolled Window Valance

In our newly appointed home office space (which is almost finished and soon to be shared!) there's a floor to ceiling double sliding windowed door (as briefly blogged about here). The natural light it affords the space is lovely. The blinding summer sun and frosty...

Bamboo Faux Window Valance

Bamboo Faux Window Valance

Remember how I was planning to use all these.... ....to dress up the one (yes, just one) window in my bedroom? Well, it's all finally up and I'm really happy with how it turned out....eventually. Sure, there may have been one or two 'measure once, drill twice'...