This picture I found on line made me stop in my tracks! I had to go improvise some red checked curtains. I used some tablecloths I had and pinned them up!
Do you ever do this? Just have to do something because it "speaks" to you? yaa, yaa, that is my white bedspread......alas.
Some have said we have to be careful of coveting--you know, when we look at mags, and pinterest. But I do find they just (at least for now) give me ideas of how to improvise with what I have....or to look for a cheap alternative. I still need to make some tiny wreaths to hang on the window as shown in the top picture.
I am thinking the red attack is probably due to Valentine's thoughts.....but then again I have always loved touches of red. You say you wonder what that greenery is up on top of the curtain area?? I figured it was winter and I like the green woodsy feel it gives--and I have 3 cardinals up there looking down on me, that is WHY!
Then there is all of the wreath making that goes on in blogland. So I decided since I had these extra coffee filters (in white!--I bought these when I ran out of filters for my coffee until I could obtain the brown ones because I prefer brown for making my coffee). I took a wire hanger and used my glue gun and glued the crunched filters to the hanger. Yup--I do like it.
Don't look too closely. I do need to get bigger lamps for my night stands! hmmm, is that one word? I may make 2 more and have THREE in a row--not sure yet---I do have the materials.
So today I am thankful for ideas. I am thankful for bloggers who give us cheap ideas for decorating our homes. I am thankful for bright colors. I am thankful for home--it is so nice to have a quiet place, a cup of coffee, and time. I really was supposed to do some exercise today, but my sinus area is saying nope. ....that is my excuse for the moment. I am thankful for excuses! lol.
I love your changes. Pinterest has been a great source of ideas for many of us. I love it too!
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful idea to use the tablecloths. I love using Pinterest and blogging for great ideas and inspiration as well. Great redo's!
ReplyDeleteI love your new curtains! I too find I must limit myself to pure inspiration as opposed to coveting. It's a fine line at times. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree about Pinterest and blogs. We do have to be watchful of our heart motives, but I find a lot of inspiration and neat ideas out there.
ReplyDeleteI'm not inclined toward red myself, but your curtains look cheery.
I love the red and white checked tablecloth turned curtains, they look so cheerful in a mostly white room. I love them!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, if I find something that I love and think it will work for me I will change things around just like you have. That's why it's called "playing" I think.
I love red too...
ReplyDeleteLove your idea (o:
Love pinterest too
though it is a little like an addicting drug (o:
Love your wreath too
I need a night stand and the neighbor has one out for charity pickup...thought about bringing it home (o:
I so far have not looked at Pinterest - I can't afford another obsession!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you found my Valentine town story - it is fun around here this time of year. I will probably repost that one again this year.
I can see why that photo inspired you. It has a sweet calming-- yet cheerful feel to it.
ReplyDeleteI like your version with the greenery and the cardinals better!
I also agree with you about finding a balance between coveting and being inspired to be creative in our own home.
You have much to be thankful for!
Pat