tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492198823193035235.post3807322803710274381..comments2023-06-12T10:18:22.505-05:00Comments on The Howie House: Curtain Dilemma - Opinions Wanted!Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01329968537622211042noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492198823193035235.post-71894509283442877472011-04-10T04:52:31.223-05:002011-04-10T04:52:31.223-05:00i pretty much agree with everyone else:
1. the fi...i pretty much agree with everyone else:<br />1. the first pic is totally magazine worthy!<br />2. love the puddling<br />3. go with the tie-backs - it is a quick and easy (and cheaper!) solution for right now, so if you decide to go in a different direction later, you haven't sacrificed too much time or money already. <br />4. don't get rid of the ivy... i agree with you - i think it adds a great touch! :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01286560001905796964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492198823193035235.post-74418089549584858372011-04-08T21:14:58.004-05:002011-04-08T21:14:58.004-05:00First of all, I agree with the rest of the public ...First of all, I agree with the rest of the public that the first picture is magazine-worthy! <br /><br />I'm usually so uber OCD about stuff like this too, but seeing the picture it doesn't bother me having window molding showing! But I'm not there in person and not living with it everyday, so if it drives you nuts, you have to do something about it. <br /><br />I think the pull-backs would actually be a nice touch. Just pull back those 2 (?) panels that flank the door. I think it will be a really pretty highlight to the door. <br /><br />I think a little puddle is nice. I've always puddled my drapes. To me, no puddling is too risky--it could end up looking like high-water pants if you don't measure right--haha! My pet peeve is curtains that are too short. <br /><br />I don't know WHY you're asking everyone's opinions---you have such a great instinct and it will look great. PS, where did you get the drapes? They're fab.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682446564714579767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492198823193035235.post-63592545453794311152011-04-08T18:40:20.813-05:002011-04-08T18:40:20.813-05:00That first picture looks like it's from a maga...That first picture looks like it's from a magazine! I think option 2 or 3 would be best. I must say, in the pictures, they look perfectly fine as is, but it's also the kind of thing that would drive my nuts in my own house.Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07528790056296199778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492198823193035235.post-15470128739584210142011-04-08T17:00:20.898-05:002011-04-08T17:00:20.898-05:00i have no advice to give (bc i despise curtains bc...i have no advice to give (bc i despise curtains bc I can't ever find ones that i like and that fit except expensive ones) but-like the ones you chose-and I have some cool "tie backs"that aren't stuffy and work well-there are lots of options other than the old people ones. =)Sarah Broadushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13463055842170574204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492198823193035235.post-789173366672010542011-04-08T15:19:19.671-05:002011-04-08T15:19:19.671-05:00Carrie, do you get Real Simple? There is a huge ar...Carrie, do you get Real Simple? There is a huge article about curtains in there and it just arrived in my mailbox today. You may be able to check it out online or even the library has magazines.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988473379518407523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492198823193035235.post-60283395795182405732011-04-08T14:44:37.732-05:002011-04-08T14:44:37.732-05:00I think the pull back option is the best and easie...I think the pull back option is the best and easiest option. <br /><br />I agree that puddling window treatments is more formal, but if you think the formal look reflects your personal style, I say go for it.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00324070913172560772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492198823193035235.post-87528514530080822842011-04-08T14:12:31.865-05:002011-04-08T14:12:31.865-05:00So I have no advice for you, but I wanted to say t...So I have no advice for you, but I wanted to say that I LOVE the curtains...the first picture of you dining room looks like it came out of a magazine!Elizabeth Butler Blainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968619170387083846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492198823193035235.post-86872023880263104552011-04-08T13:55:55.516-05:002011-04-08T13:55:55.516-05:00Puddle :)
And if you like the tie-back option, go...Puddle :)<br /><br />And if you like the tie-back option, go for it. Otherwise, I say change out the trim - which really isn't that difficult and could probably diy it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492198823193035235.post-66534614710920424342011-04-08T13:36:19.340-05:002011-04-08T13:36:19.340-05:00I love the puddled look. I didn't even think ...I love the puddled look. I didn't even think about them getting dirty, though, like Jennifer pointed out! <br /><br />I think tie backs are the way to go. At least see how you like it, as it's obviously BY FAR the easiest and cheapest option!Sarah Denleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01232657048056927095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492198823193035235.post-74861962862020074632011-04-08T13:29:55.009-05:002011-04-08T13:29:55.009-05:00Goodness, you do have some curtain dilemmas. I hav...Goodness, you do have some curtain dilemmas. I have some of these issues in my house too which is why most rooms do not have any curtains yet. I too love the puddled look but they may get dirty in the kitchen with two kiddos. My kitchen is always so yucky even with sweeping and mopping twice as much as I did before Evie. I like the curtains a lot and option 2 or 3 looks like the best for your door issue. How is the ivy attached to the wall? Will it leave a disaster if you take it down? I have a curtain question for you too. I have a bay window in my kitchen and a single window over the sink. I'd love to do some type of cornice board over the sink but not sure that I want the expense or light blockage over my bay window - would it look weird to use a window treatment at one window and not the other. Do your kids have curtains in their rooms? Evie has a valance but I am not sure yet about baby boys room. I look forward to reading some other responses especially Ashley's!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988473379518407523noreply@blogger.com