New Curtains and Doors!!!

I found four napkins in the clearance bin at World Market last month. These cute red (picture looks pink but they are a vibrant red) with black polka dots napkins were less than a dollar and I thought they would make a good valance from my kitchen window. I took down some old mini blinds and felt like the window looked a little too bare. My home is 75 years old and on pier and beam. The kitchen window is too high for anyone to walk by and look in so I don't need curtains to completely cover my little window.

Here's what the finished product looks like. Now remember, I don't have a sewing machine, so all of this was done with stitch witchery, smoke and mirrors. I added some bias tape, fringe balls and clip rings and am happy with the look.

While bargain hunting over the weekend I fell in love with the MOST PERFECT DOOR (for me)! It's a solid wood door with a beautiful Ruby Red Diamond Pattern Stained Glass and a cute little mail slot. The dealer thought it was from Holland. I haven't purchasd it yet, because I had to come home and do some measuring and plotting. I just LOVE this door...and don't NEED it but haven't you all had that feeling when you find something, and it's just so right....it's just WILL work! My motto is if you truly love it, you will find a place for it. :)

For some reason, old windows and doors always intrigue me. I can just imagine the many people that have passed through the passages or looked through the window panes.