At last!!
More than two plus years!
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The hand trimmed border was a big deal in the 80's. It was an even bigger deal to my daughters.
The oriental screen hides a window. The community architectural demons committee said it had to be there.
Be damned what you have to do inside, put that window where they say!! |
Two years ago it looked like this! It was beautiful in the 80's but life goes on. Under threat of demolition from my daughters, I began the daunting redecorating project.
Remember I promised a new window treatment Here goes!
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| That "dang" window is still there! |
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| There's that window again! |
Remember this tease picture several months ago. Yeh, Yeh, I know. I told you it took two years.
Some years ago I invested in an air powered upholstery staple.
If you love to do this sort of thing it is a wise purchase! |
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| Now, isn't that better than the screen! |
I had our carpenter build the support frame and I had plywood cut to fit. It was then a simple thing to pad and cover the front and sides. I purchased several fabrics but everything I brought home screamed! Kim had a linen look curtain panel left over from something and it worked perfect. The lined panel has been up for some time. We hung the picture (had been in the master bath) yesterday.
If you don't like a window, make it disappear!
Over the next two years:
I made curtains.
You can read about the curtains HERE.
I made a bedskirt.
You can read about the bedskirt HERE.
I made some pillows and a bolster.
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| I used an old Sarah Coventry brooch to add bling to the ribbon> |
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| This was an existing pillow. I added roses made from the bolster fabric. |
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The decoration is another brooch. Since I have retired they don't get to come out and play often.
I am enjoying looking at them. |
Boy, I have got to get a new camera. I thought I tweaked the colors.
I have finally gotten around to adding accessories. I am going to be quiet, maybe, and just show you some pics.
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| My two daughters. |
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| Waterford stingray! Ever swim with them? I did, creepy though. |
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| My spot to rest! |
The camera is really playing tricks. My son says the colors, which all really do match, show up differently because the varied finishes absorb and reflect color differently. Works for me but I don't like it. Maybe a better camera?
My spot for a little respite!
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| I made this pillow also. |
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| Did not make this one! |
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The picture frame.
A few textural closeups!
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| Obviously my side of the bed! |
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| Vintage twin bedspread. |
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If you want a window to disappear,
HIDE IT! |
Whew, If you made it this far, you must be exhausted!
I am, but it took me two years!
If you still have it in you, Please leave a comment. Let me know what you think.
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