Tag Archives: window treatment

Creating Custom Curtains from Store Bought

Everyone wants that custom curtain look, but the cost of custom curtains can be quite prohibitive. But what do you do when your home has windows that don’t fit store bought curtains? Well, you need to do a bit of adustment. Many new homes for example, boast soaring ceilings, but standard curtian sizes have not caught up to the new lenghts. In cases, you can avoid the high cost of customization by adding more length to the curtian. I like to take the curtain panel to the fabric store and peruse the designer fabric for something that coordinates with it. … Continue reading →

Cute Ways to Store and Organize Toys

Here are some cute ideas for storing and organizing toys, especially those stuffed pets and beanbag animals that take up so much space. You can hang them up and get them off surfaces or the floor using plastic chain. Perimeter Chain Plastic chain is available in different size loops and in bright primary colors as well as black or white. A great way to hang up those toys is to secure a large mug hook at each stud around the room, and hang the chain from the hoops. For a more interesting look swag a length of plastic chain between … Continue reading →