Ikea Curtain Hack

May 19, 2016 19 Comments

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. There are three large windows (one incorporating a...…READ MORE

Quilt Cover Curtains…and a faux bamboo blind

November 24, 2014 34 Comments

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 fair amount of both cash and time on something only...…READ MORE

How To Create Perfect Looking Curtain Folds

July 30, 2014 23 Comments

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 the day of the photo shoot (of my...…READ MORE

DIY No Sew Rolled Window Valance

January 17, 2013 45 Comments

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 winter coolness which occasionally penetrates the glass…ummm, not so lovely. This was never an issue...…READ MORE

Bamboo Faux Window Valance

October 8, 2010 55 Comments

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’ incidents and about three hours spent trying to...…READ MORE