Our family
room has mini-blinds in it instead of curtains. The notion being outside is a
work of art. So... when we open the blinds to let the sun shine in… the windows provide the frame to view the beauty out there. And depending on the
weather… that scenery could change giving us a new canvas to enjoy… every day.
Curtains are more formal and have a whole different vibe. But the truth is… the
real story we face here… is that the height of our ceiling is lower than average,
so a standard 84 inch curtain... is too long for the space. And... it would cost a
fortune to have them shortened because I’m not so handy... with the sewing machine
anymore. However, years ago we found out cloth shower curtains are a perfect
fit, length wise, if we ever decided to use them. This year has been bitterly cold... and the mini-blinds just aren’t enough of a barrier... to keep the warmth in, so we relinquished
using the blinds alone. In part… because I accidently stumbled on the sale of
the century, at a major retailer. I found two matching paisley shower curtains... showing a $9 price tag... but ringing up just a $1 a piece. UNBELIEVABLE, Right? Cloth curtains to cover
the windows and keep the cold out for only $2 total.
They cover the area needed, and then some… and look FABULOUS to boot… blending in with the room décor perfectly… making us feel more home-y than artsy.
