Pocketful of Blue

Recently I posted about my new window treatments in our dining nook. Our kitchen windows got treated to the same valances so I'm back to show you how they look. These were so much easier to hang since I was able to use tension rods - one of the greatest inventions ever! It's nice to have a cohesive look from the kitchen through to the dining nook. While we're in the kitchen, I thought I would show you that we finally got  a Keurig Coffee Maker.  It was a family Christmas gift and we are all enjoying it.  I chose the pretty white model. Then of course a rearrangement of the entire counterspace ensued and there was also the issue of where to store all the little Keurig pods. It occurred to me that my wooden box with the drawer might work. And guess what?  They fit perfectly! I think it was just meant to be - some sort of coffee  pod and wooden box fate : ) Now that we have the val...

Finally, after 9 years, we have window treatments in our dining nook. I almost can't believe it. It's been a challenge finding something I liked that would work on this very wide (110 inches) window without spending a fortune. Sorry these pictures aren't so great - it's difficult to get good ones with all the light that comes in.  I guess it's a good problem to have since I love having big windows and lots of natural light. I found these pinch pleated valances at Ballard Designs. The fabric is actually the same as some throw pillows I have so  I knew I would like the color. I did have to cut a couple of them to make them fit the width of the windows exactly. I chose these faux wood curtain rods that I found at Target. I really like the contrast of the darker wood. It was pretty much an all day job, getting the rods up and the valances  hung so everything was even and looked good. just don't look too closely : ) And don...