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Monday Randoms

Just a few randoms for ya today :) I’ve been thinking A LOT about Christmas as I’m sure all of you have been too. I’m trying to redo my Christmas tree this year. It has a burgundy color in it that I’m not to fond of. I’m replacing it with creams and tans to make my tree more neutral. I asked you to help me decide which tree skirt I should make for my “new tree”. GEEESH this was a really hard decision. I still have equal feelings towards both of them but decided to go with the one that really caught my eye. Here is a little sneak peak for ya…. I’ll save the full on version for my tree reveal!

Now for the random…. I was finishing up a few link parties on Friday last week. My sweet four year old boy just woke up from his nap and was snuggling on my lap. I was in the middle of my “linkie love” and had just clicked on Liz Marie’s link.

She shared this cute little fella:

My little boy immediately informed me that he needed one of these in his bedroom. LOL oh boy! He has a vintage airplane themed room…. not quite sure how I will work this one in ;) At least he has good taste right!

Author name:: Erin
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Creative Curtain Rod

Yesterday I shared a few creative ways on how to hang your curtains. I have one more to share with you! I’ve been following Sausha’s blog for quite a while now and let me just tell you…. she is one creative cookie! She just painted some curtains for her son’s room that are dang cute! Check it out…..

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I love those thick, bold, orange stripes against the dark blue walls! Did you spot how she hung those bad boys? Lets look a little closer…..

You got it….. galvanized pipe people! So creative right! If you want some bold orange striped curtains check out her tutorial for some good tips and instructions.

I had the privilege to work with Sausha on the Parade Home that I decorated during the Summer. The budget was really tight and I still needed a lot of furniture so I called on Sausha to stage one of the spare bedrooms for me. You can check out the awesome craft hutch she made here and here. She is AMAZING at refinishing furniture and has a for that also!

Tomorrow I will share my favorite places to shop for curtains & fabric!

Author name:: Erin
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Hang Those Curtains

Curtains really are a MUST in any room and their are so many ways to hang them. I thought I’d share a few of my favorite’s with you today!

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Wouldn’t this be amazing to hang curtains from? Use a bunch of them along the entire top of your window and then drape your curtain to the side with another one of these beauties holding it in place. Do you see my vision? I think I found this while browsing around on Pinterest. When I clicked through to see the site…. sigh. I fell in love with quite a few things!

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The lovely Mandi from Vintage Revivals just created this amazing room.

Look how she hung those curtains! Yep that’s a big long strand of ROPE! What a great idea. Love this look. She offers the full tutorial on how to do this so go on and check it out!

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These are the curtains I used in the 2011 Salt Lake City Parade Home that I designed. This was big leap into the interior decorating world so go easy on me ;) It was the first time that I decorated something that wasn’t in my own home! I wanted to do something different for their curtains so this is what I came up with……

I used a wrought iron piece that has three hooks on it. I purchased it from Hobby Lobby awhile ago for about $8. The curtain panel had loops on the back of it. I just looped a few of them through the hooks. The curtains aren’t really functional; their sole purpose is decor ;)

Tomorrow I am sharing another creative way to hang your curtains and some really cute painted panels. This awesome idea really deserves it’s own post! Hope you are enjoying the series!

Linking up with these great bloggers

Author name:: Erin
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Hanging Your Curtains:Rules

Kirsten Krason from 6th Street Design School shared some awesome curtain hanging tips on her blog.

Here is the segment she did on Studio 5 but I’ll give you the summary of her tips……

How to Hang: Hang them HIGH! Hang your curtains at least 5-8 inches higher than your window. This will help the ceilings seem taller and the window setting looks better. You really can’t hang them too high!
Length: Floor length curtains need to touch the floor. If they aren’t it looks like you didn’t measure properly. If you want a more formal look allow your curtains to pool on the floor. If you want to use short curtains…. make them short.
Custom: Custom curtains are great for creating a more unique look. This is also a great way to go if you are in need of a longer length curtain. Kirsten recommend finding a great priced curtain and sewing them yourself.
Pattern: If you want to use patterned curtains be careful not to put them in a room that already has a lot going on. Color is also very important. You want a curtain that offers contrast against your walls. If you want to add other patterns in the room go with a more simple pattern.
Budget: Curtains can be expensive but are just as important as the rest of the furniture in your room. “It’s the biggest wow factor in the room.” It’s important to budget appropriately so you can purchase good quality curtains.
Tips to Save: ~You can buy just one panel and cut it in half. ~Add a solid piece of fabric to the bottom of your panels. This saves you money because you are adding length to a shorter panel. ~Use sheets to make your own curtains.
Purchasing Curtains: A few good places are Ikea, Target, World Market

Awesome tips right! Make sure to stop by her blog and check out the full Studio 5 Segment.

Just to fill your curiosity….. here are a few pictures of the curtains Kirsten has in her home.

{Kitchen} I love her faux plant on the table.