My Quirky Little Window Treatment
My house is old. Circa 1875. Which means it has a little bit of charm coupled with quirks and oddities. It makes weird noises. Door frames and floors aren’t always straight. The layout doesn’t flow like today’s homes. But I have wide baseboards, divided windows, claw foot tubs, and solid wood doors. You gotta take the bad with the good, I guess. And so, my quirky home has a window oddly nestled at the bottom of the stairway, with a newel post that likes to grab at loose clothing and purses.
I’ve left the window unadorned for years, but finally decided to add a bit of softness.
All I knew was … I didn’t want a standard drape.
I added this little heart that I made to the window.
It’s hard to see on the larger photos with the sun streaming through.
Some white shutters would be cute, but I don’t have shutters anywhere else.
I like rooms to flow one to the next so try to keep window treatments similar.
This little burlap sack from Carter’s Cottage graces the newel post.
I’m going to try and make some of these with leftover burlap from my daughter’s wedding.
Back to the window treatment …
a branch from the yard was cut to size, and then dry-brushed with white paint.
Hubby hung the branch on the wall and I looped some tulle up and over it.
The tulle was leftover from my family room curtains that you can see here.
To add a little color, I tied on fabric ribbon stamped with birds that I bought at Na-Da Farm Sale in May.
I love the way tulle catches the sunlight.
The best part? I used a white pipe cleaner to hold the tulle in place under the ribbon.
Another white pipe cleaner holds the tulle in place on the branch.
The fabric bird ribbon was $4 and the tulle was maybe $2 for this piece.
The little heart wreath was made from florist wire and book pages I already had.
The branch was free, so total window treatment cost was under $7.
Jennifer:
Such a cute window treatment. Like how you used a branch for the rod. Back in my old home, I used a bamboo rod for my treatment, it was so cool!
Have a great week!
What a cute idea! Love the staircase too.
xox
Very clever and looks lovely on that window. I am an old house lover — current house is circa 1920 but lived in a 1870’s farmhouse for years. You are right that there are quirks but there are also those BIG wonderful windows — even if they are placed a little oddly 🙂
Blessings!
Gail
Hi Jennifer,
It looks great just the right amount of softness. I am crazy about that little sack, sooo cute! You could put some sweet annie or lavender in it!
xoxo
I love the big window lighting up your stairway landing. Your creative window treatment is perfect since it doesn’t block the light. I know what you mean about creaks and rattles. Nobody could ever sneak into our house!
The window is simply beautiful and the added window treatment adds such softeness and beauty.
Love your special touches.
hugs
Sissie
Jennifer,
Your window treatment is so soft and pretty.The light filters perfectly!
(((Hugs)))
Anne
Cute! lovin those pillows!
I’m so jealous of your old house! And the window treatment is fabulous. Frankly, window treatments have always scared me, not sure why. Too many to choose from, I guess! Yours is divine looking, and just the right price!
I love your wreath. Too cute. That ribbon is wonderful. I made a mental note to copy it for a fall project. Thanks for sharing.
That is an oddly placed window but I like it and your window treatment is so soft and pretty. Old houses are quirky with wonderful character.
I love how soft and drapey your window treatment looks. I just don’t seem to have the knack for draping things, so I end up with boring panels.
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You´re house looks wonderful, and all the noises comes with old houses, that´s the charm about them.
Hugs
Marie
My house turns 100 this year so I know exactly what you mean but I wouldn’t trade all that character for anything. Love the little wire heart so much! I think I’ll put that on my ‘things to make’ list~
Your quirky little window treatment is quirky cute!
~Bliss~
I love it. It looks really pretty…Connie
I love using a branch with the tulle~such rustic charm! Lovely home you have! Angie
I like it! Creative and beautiful! xo
The whole look is just darling. I love the window in the staircase, very old farm houseish. I love old home:) The paper heart is so fitting. Thanks for introducing yourself, I am now you newest follower also:)
Your home looks beautiful and the tulle is gorgeous. It does look wonderful with the sun hitting it!
Hi Jennifer,
I love everything about your window area. That banister is so unique and vintage, the heart paper wreath is perfect for that spot too. You must LOVE your house.
Lynnie
You lucky duck having such an old beauty for a house. I love your stairs too. Just so wonderful it must be to live in such a house.
Only you could do something this cute with a pipe cleaner. Love it. And how it softens window nook. Thanks for sharing, liz
i love it.
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A beautiful little corner. I love what you did with the window!
Jennifer, This area looks so dreamy and light! I think your window treatment is perfect for summer! What a pretty wall color!!!!
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Quirky, and cute.
so beautiful, soft and lovely!
Everything is so pretty! I love your funky window treatment!
Congrats on the feature at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia! Love the window treatment.
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Sherry
Too sweet! And all you little details really brought it together! Who knew pipe cleaners could be so handy and they come in different colors so you can match whatever….great idea! I love the heart, the bag, and the ribbon…and all for $7? That’s an amazing look for an amazing price!
The white curtains add a blissful touch to your windows. It looks heavenly when touched by sunlight. And that little heart is so adorable. Nothing beats a self-made décor, especially since you get a sense of fulfillment every time you see how beautiful it looks! 😉
– Sandra Ludwig
Am I imagining clouds here? No, it’s just your window treatment. Haha! But I do like your idea because it does makes you feel as if you are living in a quiet paradise. I like how the curtains brighten up immensely when hit by light. It gives off a kind of strong glow.
Roxie Tenner
I love the position of your window; it’s right beside your stairways. But I think it’s kind of plain. Have you considered replacing it with a modern window? It can enhance the beauty of your home’s interior. By the way, I like your DIY curtain!
–Lida Swisher