Thursday, October 18, 2007

~My new/old curtains & before/after wall~

I'm crazy about my curtains! I won this fabulous old 40s fabric on eBay. They were a long sofa pillow cover and 3 large pillow covers only $9.99! Can't believe I won them.
I soaked them, then took the long sofa pillow cover and one pillow cover apart and made (with linings) 4 curtains...
2 fireplace curtains and 2 long window curtains. I still have 2 large pillow covers left.
I love the look!!

I found a roll of rose wallpaper at the thrift Tues. for $1.50. So yesterday I papered my red wall in my studio. I LOVE the look! I know I should have painted my cupboards but I just do not have the energy right now. Anyone want to come help me? LOL..

I love having a sink and cupboards in my studio. They are so handy!


12 comments:

Simply Shelley said...

Oh Mary, your curtains are just beautiful ! I love them.What a wonderful job you did on them. Where ever do you find all your energy ?

Blessings,Shelley

Anonymous said...

Those curtains are wonderful! You have a terrific eye for finding the best in vintage fabrics. Did you know that you wanted the fabric to be curtains when you bought it? Susan

Lisa Johnson said...

Hi Mary, thanks for visiting my blog and for your sweet comments. You actually bought a little rose ceiling tin from me a long time ago on ebay. My seller name back then was eric-and-lisa, but now I am selling as athingforroses. I think I have bought something from you on ebay too, but I can't remember what it was. I guess I buy too much on ebay. Love your pretty curtains and your roses wallpaper in your studio. But my favorite thing is the scallop edge on your cabinet. I love anything with scallops. And roses, and pink. Okay, I guess I love a lot of things. Have a beautiful day!

Lisa

Amy said...

You did a great job with the fabric and the wall paper! Very pretty.
Amy

marylou said...

Oh Bella,
I so want to come and live with you:) TRULY BEAUTIFUL AS ALWAYS...and to have a sink in your craft room...WOOHOO! The wallpaper is divine as well...I do not know where you get your energy but please bottle it for us so we can all buy some:)
Hugs, Marylou

Lallee said...

Mary your new curtains--the whole room really--look fabulous. I am inspired!

blessings said...

Swoon... They're just wonderful! *sigh* ...Well, I can't imagine why you wouldn't have the energy to paint after wallpapering, making curtins and helping Amy, gheeesh.. =) Blessings... Polly (p.s. I see that Lisa stopped by, you'll just love visiting her!)

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

Mary, beautiful "new" old curtains. So very pretty. Love those purses on the wall, too.

Your studio wall looks very pretty. What a deal on that wallpaper!

Thanks so much for keeping us informed about Amy. I left her a comment.

Love & Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

Sweet Remembrance said...

Oh Mary...Good for you winning the pillows! I love the fabric...
The wallpaper is stunning, love it!
Enjoy...
Priscilla

savvycityfarmer said...

I'd say you're on a roll...gotta love that bark cloth!!

Genevieve said...

I love your new/ old curtains!!! I will come and paint your cupboards if you wallpaper my bedroom! hehe!Sorry to hear Amy is feeling so poorly,I left her a message too I hope she is feeling better soon!Thanks for the email I will get busy with that project!
"see" you soon!

Sweet Cottage Dreams said...

I love your re-do's and what a great buy on the curtain fabric! LOVE IT!!!!! Thank you for the update on Amy. I am going to call her this weekend. xo, Becky