Dining Room curtains PIP

[justinlove]

Slowly but surely the dining room and all other rooms that need drapes are being tackled.  I finished sewing them last night and DH hung them this morning (just a pinch higher than I would like, but some things you let go YKWIM).  I was nervous about the fabric since I ordered it n line, but it ended up matching nicely.  It never ceases to amaze me what a difference window treatments make in a room.  Eventually the blinds will be replaced with plantation shutters.  The room faces west so we have to have some covering--it gets too hot otherwise!  

I need something on the table--ideas?

[sierramist03]

Very pretty!!! I'm glad I'm not the only one who's DH hangs everything a touch higher than you want

[Deleted]

Those are really pretty.
Great paint color as well.

Do you have any nice crystal pieces you could make a centerpiece out of?
Any fabric left for coordinating runner/placemats?

I'd honestly just leave it. I don't like table clutter for the most part and that table is beautiful.

[mrs.jacinthe]

How about a nice crystal vase with flowers? I wouldn't put too much on the table, it's beautiful.

[thewop]

Excellent choice! I love the paint color.

For table decor, I usually do fresh flowers if anything.

[justinlove]

Thanks! I think he over compensated this time on the curtains since he hung DD1's too low and they drag a bit. Unfortunately I don't have any of the fabric left over. The repeat was so big (and I was anal about getting the two panels to line up on print), that the scrap left over is useless. The wall color is SW Expressive Plum and I adore it!! @justdairy --DH agrees with you and thinks I should leave the table alone.

[auntie]

I feel like the table needs something.

A runner in a coordinating fabric might be nice. A large glass hurricane glass with some organic materials inside. Or even a pair with column candles. Or a group of these-

www.dinnerwareetc.com/villeroy-and-boch-soulmates.html


ETA: Love that the panels match. My Country Curtain catalog has a window treatment on the cover where they don't. It makes my eye twitch.

[justinlove]

nursecramer -- I should raid the china cabinet. I put some things in there at Christmas that I usually have out and about. I have to be careful though since DD1 has a pretty good reach these days!

auntie --Thank goodness I ordered enough fabric to be able to match them. I was a slacker at reading and didn't realize how large the repeat was. Luckily it all worked out as mismatched patterns would have driven me crazy too!

FormerlyRR --if it ends up driving me nuts, I'll probably just let the hem out a bit. It really is only about 1" from the floor (it looks like more from the angle of the photo).

[cosmowife]

Can you put the curtains on rings instead of directly on the rod (I think that is how they are hung)? The rings would give you extra length. I would use pins and rings rather than clip-on rings for a more finished look.

[Marmee]

Jan 3, 2014 11:30:59 GMT -5 thewop said:

Excellent choice! I love the paint color.

For table decor, I usually do fresh flowers if anything.

Exactly what I'd say!

[cajungal]

Jan 3, 2014 11:06:47 GMT -5 justinlove said:

Slowly but surely the dining room and all other rooms that need drapes are being tackled.  I finished sewing them last night and DH hung them this morning (just a pinch higher than I would like, but some things you let go YKWIM).  I was nervous about the fabric since I ordered it n line, but it ended up matching nicely.  It never ceases to amaze me what a difference window treatments make in a room.  Eventually the blinds will be replaced with plantation shutters.  The room faces west so we have to have some covering--it gets too hot otherwise!  

I need something on the table--ideas?

I love that fabric! Where is it from?

[justinlove]

cajungal www.joann.com/home-decor-print-fabric-eaton-square-seashore-dusk-floral-foliage/11933819.html#prefn1=refinementColor&start=156&prefn2=isProject&prefv2=false&sz=18&prefv1=Purples

[magdala]

Jan 3, 2014 11:21:01 GMT -5 @justdairy said:

Those are really pretty.
Great paint color as well.

Do you have any nice crystal pieces you could make a centerpiece out of?
Any fabric left for coordinating runner/placemats?

I'd honestly just leave it. I don't like table clutter for the most part and that table is beautiful.

Exactly.