Wednesday, 9 September 2009

Kitschy Corner

This summer in an attempt to keep the flies out I bought a bead curtain for the doors in my breakfast room. I have been struggling to devise a suitable window treatment for this room, something to provide a semblance of privacy whilst not blocking out too much light.

I know bead curtains might be regarded as dated or even naff and I never would have considered one as a window dressing, but over the weeks mine has grown on me and I really rather like it.

The beads are clear with a pearlised finish, and they do rather a good job of reflecting the light and brightening the area. I think they look quite kitschy.


In the centre I have hung a wire heart into which I tucked a few bits and pieces, plus the last of the lavender from my garden to dry.

A bit of sunshine helps too - currently my favourite place to sit!

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15 comments:

  1. Victoria - Florence and Mary9 September 2009 at 21:26

    I have to confess I probably would've turned my nose up at the mention of a beaded curtain but oh how wrong I would've been!

    It looks absolutely perfect and so vintage-y and glamourous!

    Victoria xx

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  2. country rose corner9 September 2009 at 22:30

    I would say ditto to Victoria - I have never bought beaded or plastic streamer like door curtains, but those lovely pearlised ones are perfect, they do not hide the lovely view into your garden - what a lovely place to breakfast! Elizabeth

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  3. Hen9 September 2009 at 22:41

    Oooh no, I've always loved beaded curtains even though I don't own one. Yours looks totally fab!
    Hen x

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  4. debi10 September 2009 at 02:43

    What a beautiful space!!!! I love your beads...and that cute wire heart. What a fun way to dress up your doors.

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  5. Carol10 September 2009 at 13:51

    Lucy your home is just so homely I can see why you love to sit here. A warm and inviting person like you would have a cosy home.
    cz

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  6. Clare10 September 2009 at 14:30

    love the curtains, they look super.

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  7. Rubyred10 September 2009 at 18:04

    What a gorgeous room!It looks so inviting! The curtain looks so pretty and shimmery!
    Rachel x

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  8. Pauline10 September 2009 at 23:56

    The bead curtains certainly works with the room. I didn't even know they were still around. Good for you :o)

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  9. Beverly11 September 2009 at 20:08

    Lucy, I like it, too. It looks wonderful. You put your special touch, and made it perfect.

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  10. Joshy and belle16 September 2009 at 10:03

    i really like it, it all looks such a pretty place. I just brought a pastel coloured 40s style ribbon fly curtain from a cheap junky shop of all places but it looks really retro and the light can still dance in. fliss xx

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  11. Melony at Whimsy Daisy!17 September 2009 at 19:18

    I would have never thought of it, but I surely do love the sweet bright look it gives the space.

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  12. BusyLizzie18 September 2009 at 06:46

    are you coming to Shepton? Shall I bring your prize! Lizzie x

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  13. Suzy's Vintage Attic22 September 2009 at 18:05

    OOh I love beaded curtains, yours look great! What a good idea to keep thye flies out too.
    Isabelle x

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Lucy x

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