Ok, what do you think now? Pictures

sandra12

16 years ago

Ok, I took down the blinds for now and got new curtain rods. Does this look better?

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teacats
16 years ago
Excellent!! Very elegant! :)
graywritingdog
16 years ago
Yes I like the after much better.
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mlraff53
16 years ago
super!
sandra12
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks! I wish the blinds were not "white", but, they are not that old so, I need to keep them. I will get new ones later. Need them for privacy and they help alot in the summer.
User
16 years ago
yes i like it a lot! what are you going to do with your pretty blinds you took down??
brutuses
16 years ago
Very pretty. Love your bedding. Is it by any chance washable? If so, please tell me where you acquired it.
sarschlos_remodeler
16 years ago
The windows look great, but the angle of your bed looks like it is eating up a LOT of floor space in a room that appears tight on space.
sandra12
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks!
Seesharee, I am going to just store them for the summer. May use them in another room. I just love them and can't bear to part with them for now! LOL

Brutus, I am not sure if it is washable or not. I got it from JCPenney's.

Sarschlos, I either have to put it back in that corner, or in front of a window. Or, it is right in front of you when you walk in the room, where the chest of drawers is in this picture.
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johnatemp
16 years ago
It looks very nice. I really like the soothing colors & prefer the bed without the red throw and pillows.

Enjoy:)
lorriekay
16 years ago
The window really looks great.. I do like the after!

The whole room looks nice - I like it.
oceanna
16 years ago
Yes! It looks much better. What do YOU think?

I agree the red blind is beautiful and I hope you find the perfect place for it.
prairiegirlz5
16 years ago
Very elegant WT!

I think you can paint the cords to your lamps to blend them into the wall color.

Interesting photo on the dresser...looks like someone is dreaming of you. :)
sandra12
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks to all!
Prairiegilz5, that is DH. I took that photo just for fun and love it!
Yep I have to paint those cord cover yet. Another project got in the way LOL!
Valerie Noronha
16 years ago
It looks much better. The decorative rods are a nice touch. I hope you can find some other place for the pretty floral shades you had up before--perhaps a guest room. Or like you said, perhaps for a seasonal change. I often find I am drawn to different looks/colors depending on the season.

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