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Uncategorized | March 15, 2011

Simple curtain switch up

When we moved into our house we had zero window treatments. No blinds, no shades, and no curtains. So we needed a quick solution and these simple white curtains seemed to work fine. (and yes, that is snow outside…winter is still hanging around our house).
But something about them always bugged me. They were never quite right.
And then one day it dawned on me what I needed to do to fix them. Enter ring clips. For only $5, these clips transformed our curtains and made them fit in better with the style of the room. I just folded down the tabs of the curtain and clipped them. I’ll probably end up cutting the white tabs off, but for now it works.

Here’s a shot of both the windows. The curtains hang a lot better now too.

Apparently everyone had to be in the picture. Wrigley is wondering why I’m taking pictures instead of taking him on a walk like I promised.
Oh and before I forget, I’ve been meaning to post about this cute “R” my mom gave us the last time she visited. I adore it. Thanks mom!
View from the other side of the room. Dog bed and all.

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Comments

  1. The Shabby Princess says

    March 15, 2011 at 1:35 pm

    Love it! Your place is so cute! I just put some curtain ring hooks on in our den and I love the look–such an easy fix, but, makes such a difference.

  2. Melissa says

    March 15, 2011 at 1:44 pm

    Love the look of your living room-you have great style!

  3. erin vancura says

    March 15, 2011 at 1:44 pm

    love those curtain clips! such an easy fix 🙂

  4. Classy Fab Sarah says

    March 15, 2011 at 1:46 pm

    You have the most beautiful home!! I love the simple update on the curtains.

  5. Sara Elizabeth says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Wow what a difference such a simple thing makes! Love it!

  6. Jennifer says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    I've always seen those in stores and wondered what they looked like with curtains hanging from them — fabulous! Isn't it awesome how little fixes can make such a difference? <3

    love your whole living room design btw! <3

    xoXOxo
    Jenn @ Peas & Crayons

  7. CMae says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    Where can one get these awesome curtains and hooks and all?

  8. the rigdons says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    love that R! and i totally have an anniversary date sign like yours by the curtains!

  9. LB says

    March 15, 2011 at 3:29 pm

    I love love love the "R" you mom gave you! Where in the world did she get that??

  10. Jen says

    March 15, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    It really transformed the room nicely! Love the way it looks.

  11. melissa says

    March 15, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    What a great room! I love all the little touches throughout. And I agree – the clips really do make a difference. I wouldn't have thought of that. So creative!

  12. Chicago Cuisine Critique says

    March 15, 2011 at 7:20 pm

    I love when a small change can make a world of a difference. Looks great!

  13. Married...with a Pup says

    March 16, 2011 at 2:08 am

    I am almost your 200th follower;) AND I love the change,perfect!

  14. Tracy-Girl @ Then I Got To Thinking says

    March 16, 2011 at 2:44 am

    They look great… your house is beautiful!

  15. natasha {schue love} says

    March 16, 2011 at 8:49 pm

    Oh my goodness! Your golden Wrigley needs to be best friends with my golden Wilson! Just wuv him! Love your window treatments too…they look great! We need to continue adding to our house, since like you…we had none either.

  16. Northern VA Bride To Be! says

    March 17, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    What an adorable little home you have!

  17. asj says

    March 23, 2011 at 12:40 pm

    looks great!

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