This is the cute little valance from Carter's that goes with our nursery decor. I wish it were a little longer, but it fits OK over this wide window. Unfortunately, I have two much smaller windows in the room, as well. In a fit of domestic impetus, I crafted these little valances to go with it:
I found the cream-colored sailcoth at Target - these were originally some cafe curtains on sale there for $14.99. I bought some tan twill and chocolate corduroy (the dark brown trim part) at Joann and put these together in about 6 hours. The leaves are just appliques I made using cotton cut from a leaf pattern I drew. Then, I did a tight zig-zag stitch around the leaves and down the middle to add some detail.
The picture also gives you an idea of the room color. The pictures were taken in the evening with a light on in the room. It looks more glass-green in daylight. Nursery furniture is on order. The room is currently tasked with my latest sewing project, curtains for the family room. These will be 210" panels (4 of them) of spice-colored silk to frame our two-story family room windows. I will post pics of them when they are finished and hung - probably about two weeks from now.
Once the family room curtains are done, I'm somewhat conflicted about how to proceed with the nursery. We don't have placement and probably won't for quite some time. Should I go ahead and put the furniture together and dress the room as a nursery? Or should I wait? Is it really bad luck to set up the crib before baby arrives home? Or is that just an old wives' tale?? I know hubby is definitely uneasy about setting up the furniture. But, as an OCD control freak, I am actually leaning towards getting it done. I'm no longer as sad and emotional about the nursery; indeed, I'm starting to feel like this baby thing is really on the horizon - and I'm in full-on planning mode.
I suppose this it what I would have felt like if I'd been pregnant and awaiting a delivery. . .
