Things are happening in Sophie’s room this week and I can’t wait to share the pictures! I have several projects in progress and once they are all wrapped up in a bow, I promise to post lots of details. In the meantime, here’s a little something the amazing duo of Garan & Poppy whipped up for me this week.
I have been back and forth about what I wanted over the windows – from valances and sheers, awnings, fabric bunting. You name it, I’ve considered it. Finally, I bought three yards of fabric and some pink ball fringe and handed it over to my mom. I told her to do with it what she could that I just couldn’t come to a decision. Thank goodness that she’s as crafty as ever, because what she sewed is beautiful. It wasn’t what I asked for in the beginning or even what I thought I wanted, but it is perfection.
My dad took a 2×4 piece of scrap wood and cut it the width of the windows. My mom made flat panels from 1.5 yards of fabric each and lined them with white sheets. She opted to move the ball fringe up from the hem about 6 inches since it was so tiny and it had a lovely effect. The finished panel was stapled to the top of the piece of wood and gathered on the corners. Then the wood was screwed directly into the ceiling above the windows and just in front of the crown molding. By hanging them from the ceiling, we gained over a foot of height making the curtains very dramatic and making the two tiny windows have much more presence. I could not be happier with how they turned out! What do you think?
Yes, mom, I know that gown needs to be pressed. I promise I’ll get right on that.
