I've found that curtains can add a lot to a room aesthetically, brightening a room while blocking the sun and keeping the space cooler, which here in Austin is key during the summertime.
There are a few really fun and easy ways to recycle linens to make your own curtains for smaller windows in rooms like the bathroom or kitchen.
For years I've held onto a pillow case that belonged on my parents' bed when I was a baby. I love this pillow case for its colors and its memories, but becaus
I have a dish towel addiction. I love them. I love the patterns, old ones and new ones. I love the colors, and the dense canvassy material. So, when I needed something to block the sun that comes streaming into my kitchen window right about the time that I'm usually cooking or doing the dishes, I could think of nothing better to hang up there than some brightly colored watermelon dishtowels. This is another simple fix -- by measuring your curtain rod, folding over one end of the towel and basting it, you'll have cute curtains that are already a perfect size and style for kitchen windows.
And finally, my favorite purchase of the week: