I am loving summer so far, as I’m sure you all probably are, but the projects on my ever-growing To-Do list are getting marked off just a little slower these days. I’m squeezing in the sewing & painting in between day trips, games with the kids, & trips to the pool. Which is, of course, just how it should be.And even though it took a little longer than it normally would have, this week, I marked off a project I’ve been needing to do for a long time: Lola’s curtains! She’s the last member of the fam to get window treatments, but honestly, I’m sure she never even noticed. And this is the fabric that existed in my head months before it was actually available online:{LOVE!!} You can find it here.
I made these panels using the same basic principle as the ones I made here for the library, except I added a single pinch pleat & some shabby ruffles.
You may have also noticed I went bold & mixed patterns, but I felt the room could handle it & I’m frankly thrilled with how it turned out. This room is a Whimsical Parisian theme and the bedding is called “Fifi” by Nicole Miller. Unfortunately, the set is discontinued now, but it does turn up on eBay sometimes.
As you can see, the pattern has scenes of Paris & many different colors, so I just chose to go with the mustard-ish yellow and add a little black & white on the ruffles.
I also wanted to add a touch of the raspberry color that’s in the bedding & on the shades of the chandelier, so I painted the curtain rings the exact shade I wanted & it was just enough!
Here’s a little more of her room to give you a better idea of the space…
I’ve got 2 more projects coming up soon in this room & one of them involves this space:
So, stay tuned! Whenever I have time in between all our summer fun, I’ll get some work done & tell you all about it.
Sharing the latest with some of these sites & Tidy Mom!
To see a little more of Lola’s room, click on the links:Paris ArtLamp
What a pretty pattern, I can see why you sellected this one. The ruffles make them unique. You have an eye color combinations, something I slowly getting bettter with.
If you don't mind my asking, how did u attach the wood rings to the curtains? Are they sewn directly to the little brass ring? I have passed up the wooden rings so many times as I've never been sure how to connect them to the curtains.
Those look delicious enough to eat!! Love them! I am also wondering how you attached the curtain to the wooden rings! (Oh, and how clever to paint them raspberry!)
Great job!! I have never thought of painting the wooden rings. HHHMMMMM got my mind working on that one. haha I just got home with fabric for the boys rooms. It is actually still in the car. 24 yards to be exact. Ofcourse with boys it isn't such a pretty pattern.
Thanks for visiting me at saving4six and commenting on my trellis. The freaky snake lives in my composter which makes it freaky every time I open it!! I love the colors you chose for the curtains. I'm revealing my daughter's playhouse on Saturday and we used a burnt yellow and red. Your curtains and the room looks great!
MMMMMMMM, those curtains are super yummy. I agree with the above comment about the raspberry rings. So refreshing and they make such a great statement! What a darling room! jules
I did see that bedding a couple of years ago on blogland. Someone had used it in some sort of wall hanging and I loved it. What a great room. Spacious, bright and fun. I love the bolder patterns and colors. Well done. Pam
I would have never thought to color the rings! I wish I had a girl so I could decorate her room! Come share this with WorkShop Wednesday. It would be a nice addition to the party!
{LOVE!!} You can find it here.
June 16, 2011 @ 9:41 pm
I'm in love with these! What a great project 🙂
Coley at http://www.whatyoumakeit-coley.blogspot.com
June 16, 2011 @ 9:45 pm
What a pretty pattern, I can see why you sellected this one. The ruffles make them unique. You have an eye color combinations, something I slowly getting bettter with.
If you don't mind my asking, how did u attach the wood rings to the curtains? Are they sewn directly to the little brass ring? I have passed up the wooden rings so many times as I've never been sure how to connect them to the curtains.
June 16, 2011 @ 9:58 pm
Love the curtains! Love the room. What a great retreat for Lola. I have a project or 2 left in each room of my house 🙂
June 16, 2011 @ 10:22 pm
Those look delicious enough to eat!! Love them! I am also wondering how you attached the curtain to the wooden rings! (Oh, and how clever to paint them raspberry!)
June 16, 2011 @ 10:24 pm
Great job!! I have never thought of painting the wooden rings. HHHMMMMM got my mind working on that one. haha I just got home with fabric for the boys rooms. It is actually still in the car. 24 yards to be exact. Ofcourse with boys it isn't such a pretty pattern.
June 16, 2011 @ 10:25 pm
I love the curtains. Infact I love the whole room.
June 16, 2011 @ 11:50 pm
oh my gosh, those are adorable and how on earth is your daughters room that clean???
June 17, 2011 @ 12:02 am
@kelsey rae
Thanks! I attached the rings by sewing them into the pleat.
June 17, 2011 @ 12:04 am
@Just Simply Live
Ha! See that little door to the right of the curtains? 🙂
June 17, 2011 @ 2:23 am
These look great!
June 17, 2011 @ 2:37 am
Thanks for visiting me at saving4six and commenting on my trellis. The freaky snake lives in my composter which makes it freaky every time I open it!!
I love the colors you chose for the curtains. I'm revealing my daughter's playhouse on Saturday and we used a burnt yellow and red. Your curtains and the room looks great!
June 17, 2011 @ 2:59 am
Love the curtains. The whole room is wonderful. What a great space!
Blessings,
Lorilee
June 17, 2011 @ 4:03 am
These panels are adorable! I'm loving the ruffles across the top. Very, very, cute!
June 17, 2011 @ 10:56 am
Love the curtains! Love the patterns and ruffles.
June 17, 2011 @ 11:46 am
I love the curtains! They are absolutely perfect in her room … and… what fun bedding too. Sweet girl's room that can grow up with her~ xo Diana
June 17, 2011 @ 2:22 pm
Very fun drapes, Julie! Just perfect for a girl's room and they go so well with the bedding without being "matchy-matchy"!
June 18, 2011 @ 3:28 am
These drapes are beautiful. I love the fabric and ruffle. Spectacular.
Ruth
June 18, 2011 @ 3:54 am
I love them! I like how you brought in the raspberry color as well!! Awesome:)
http://www.karismaheartsavannah.blogspot.com
June 18, 2011 @ 6:24 am
I love that fabric. The colors are perfect and I also love the bed. Beautiful room!!!
ladeedacreations.com
June 18, 2011 @ 11:43 am
Sweet. The raspberry rings are so refreshing. I love it when someone breaks the rules of rings having to match the rod.
I especially like the bed photo. Thanks for sharing. I found you on Sat Nite Special.
June 19, 2011 @ 12:30 am
MMMMMMMM, those curtains are super yummy. I agree with the above comment about the raspberry rings. So refreshing and they make such a great statement! What a darling room! jules
June 20, 2011 @ 10:46 pm
I did see that bedding a couple of years ago on blogland. Someone had used it in some sort of wall hanging and I loved it. What a great room. Spacious, bright and fun. I love the bolder patterns and colors. Well done.
Pam
June 21, 2011 @ 7:23 am
These are darling – and I love the red rings! What fun!
June 22, 2011 @ 6:16 pm
I would have never thought to color the rings! I wish I had a girl so I could decorate her room! Come share this with WorkShop Wednesday. It would be a nice addition to the party!
July 29, 2011 @ 3:10 am
very sweet, love the color combinations!! adorable!!
{michelle}
ourwonderfilledlife.com
January 6, 2012 @ 9:13 pm
Gorgeous curtains! Can't wait tosee what you're going to do with the space in your daughter's room! 🙂
April 1, 2012 @ 1:23 am
really cute. love the color combination