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Saturday, October 4, 2008

Pink Saturday 10/4/08 - Curtains, Window Seat Cover

I spent the morning a few days ago determining what this room needed. I'm a big advocate of fabric on windows. I know some of you aren't because you love openness but I LOVE texture on my windows. So I ran out and bought these. (I know!! I could have made them but I'm soooooo into instant gratification!! LOL) So I fan pleated them together just with my hands and tied a ribbon around them and hung them on a picture hanger to the side of the window. I don't want to obscure the pretty white woodwork. I'm also a tad "different" when it comes to decorating. I do my own "style", but it works for me and my family. All in all about 5 minutes from start to finish.......after buying them, of course.

Okay........on to the next thing on the list of getting this room "up and running"!! The border of ivy has come down and the painting of the room pink will begin maybe next week. Then a frieze of roses will go around the top of the room. I've put a pink toile cover on the window seat cushion and some pillows that I made and never sold. But they look beautiful there. I'm thinking of a small table in front of the window. Can't you just imagine sitting here and watching the first snow fall of the winter while sipping a cup of hot chocolate, my favorite winter time drink?!? Sigh..........


Then I must get busy and make a cover for the printer stand (just out of view and on the left of window), which is actually a microwave stand doing double duty! Never throw anything away; it can be used in some other way almost every time. LOL I'm jazzed and on a roll now, chicks!! Still needs a few more details though.

40 comments:

  1. They're cute as heck! I'm not into openess on windows either! The more layers the better on the windows! HPS :)Nancy

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  2. Your room is coming along beautifully, love the window seat. Thank you for your sweet comments, I live in the Seattle area. Hope your Saturday is a happy pink one!
    Kathy

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  3. It's all looking very pretty, Connie.

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  4. Smart idea, putting the fabric to the side; it gives you the beauty of fabric along with not blocking the view! Happy Pink Saturday! Please come visit me and check out my book giveaway.

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  5. Those pink curtains and window seat cover are great. What a cozy pink spot you have created. Very sweet. Happy Pink Saturday!!

    Kim

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  6. Morning Connie, Love the window seat and you've brought so much softness to the area with the curtains. The colors are very cozy. Way to go.

    Kris

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  7. I love window seats! You are so lucky to have one.
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  8. Hi Connie, love that idea for the curtains on each side of the window I wish you'd showed the tops so I can see how you did them. The room is really coming along nicely. Love the window seat that's something I always wanted. Deb

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  9. Hi Connie,
    Wow, you have been a busy girl and what you have done looks fabulous. Pink paint next huh. That will look wonderful. My daughter always wanted a window seat. I think they are wonderful
    Hugs
    Becky

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  10. Cute, cosily and lovely looks your room.
    Love it.

    Happy Pink Saturday!

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  11. Oh, sweet! There's something so cozy about window seats. what a great place to curl up with a good book.

    have a great Pink Saturday, Connie!

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  12. Connie, Wonderful as usual, Hope you have a blessed day.
    Hugs
    Judy

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  13. Very cozy! I love the way you did the curtains. Have a great weekend!

    Hugs,
    Erin

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  14. Connie, it all looks so pretty. I bet the room would be nice painted a pale green, too. I love the striped valance, and the throw pillows are just gorgeous.

    Happy Pink Saturday.

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  15. Oh! That's a pretty spot to sit and read. I love the pink stripe valance too!

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  16. I would love to have a window seat.
    But maybe is a good think I don't have one, I could spent hours sitting there dreaming my life away. Your room is looking very pretty.
    Blessings, Virginia

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  17. Oh, I love all the rose prints, and the pinks, and the window coverings! very, very pretty! Happy Pink Saturday to you!

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  18. Wow... I love it. I've always wanted a window seat to curl up on and watch the rain.

    Can't wait to see the final ta-da!!

    ~Stacey

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  19. Connie you are a HOOT!!! Your post sounds like my last few weeks working in my Master Bedroom, and then before in my craft room...YOU GO GIRL!!!! Can't wait to see it all done up right...Connie style!!!

    Happy Pink...Lorena

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  20. I love your decorating style...very much!!

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    Stephanie

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  21. Your window seat looks very pretty!

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  22. you get snow! I'm jealous! i NEVER get snow. Oh well, lovely job! Happy Pink Saturday!

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  23. I love the look you are creating .....

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  24. Hi Connie!!
    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Besitos desde Argentina!!
    Silvia

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  25. OH! I am SWOONING! It is so beautiful! What a lovely, serene spot to sip cocoa watching the world in a blanket of snow...sigh.

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  26. What a lovely Pink Saturday..

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  27. Happy Pink Saturday sweet Connie! Are you enjoying General Conference? I sure am! Loving your curtains & window seat!!!! Hugs, Maryjane

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  28. Connie I love the window seat that would be so confy to read in there.I would love it.So would my kitties they would cuddle with me while i read.I love your curtains they look TERRIFIC!Hugs,Jen

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  29. Your room is looking so delightful! I love everything you show us. I also enjoyed your post from yesterday. Thanks for stopping by earlier.

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  30. Oh so pretty!! Thanks for sharing & happy Pink Saturday.
    Nerissa

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  31. Hi Connie,
    Looks inviting and so very pretty:)
    Happy weekend.
    Warmly,
    Deb

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  32. Love the window seat area. I would so enjoy a cuppa of cocoa in winter......

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  33. This window treatment is just beautiful. Looking forward to seeing your room progress. Have a wonderful week.

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  34. Hi Connie, Happy Pink Saturday! Looks real nice Connie, funny about the windows being covered. My friend that vacations with us, closes the blinds then I come along and open them. THis goes on the whole week, this year I walked in the cottage and so blinds. Yeah, they were open all week. Poor Joan was not happy!
    Thank you for stopping by!
    Blessings, Shirl
    Shirls Rose Cottage

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  35. LOVE LOVE LOVE that window seat, Connie! It is so pretty! Great place to curl up with a good book or magazine! If I ever come visit, now you'll know where to find me!

    Love you,
    Steph
    Angelic Accents

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  36. How pretty! Happy Pink Saturday to you. :o)

    Stephanie
    Queen of Dreamsz

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  37. ahhh, this is lookin' soooo good!
    Have a blessed Sunday...
    love, bj

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  38. Aren't you a clever thing! Happy Belated Pink Saturday Connie. xo Lynn

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  39. Oh yeah, I could definitely see sitting there, all nice and cozy, with a cup of hot chocolate and little tiny marshmallows on top, watching the snow fall! *sigh* (that's a sigh of contentment!)

    Margie :)

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