Friday, March 12, 2010

roman shades = happiness

{and you thought the home tour was over???}

we finally decided to have roman shades made for our living room to block the afternoon sun, so i did a semi-sheer linen with a navy blue border.


i love the result and the added touch of contrast and class that it gives the living room {and of course that it helps keep the insane Dubai heat out of our apartment}


i saved alot of money by having the romans made using IKEA panels for the semi-sheer fabric instead of having to buy yards and yards of fabric.

okay...so that really is the end of the home tour. i'll post little projects here and there, but that's the jist of it! thanks for all your fabulous feedback!

and WOW- can i say how thrilled i am at your comments on the giveaway? can't wait for the drawing on the 16th!

storyboard GIVEAWAY is still OPEN till midnight on March 16th! good luck!

20 comments:

  1. i LOVE them..ive been considering some almost identical to that for my bedroom...i love the clean lines.
    and i love your home. and blog. :)

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  2. I love love roman shades and want to use them to dress my dining room windows, any recommendations on where to get them made, aside from dubai?!! although I would love to visit there!! they look great in your living room!

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  3. Love youre pillows! Where can i get them?

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  4. caitlin, this is a super random question (i am a friend of ali berdings and she showed me your blog) where would you suggest to get pillows either made/buy pillow covers. i have great inserts but want to change up the look. thanks.

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  5. Your roman shades look great, they are my favorite !

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  6. I LOVE your blog! I have been doing a "karate chop" on my decorative down pillows since I saw yours!
    Thanks for all the inspiration!

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  7. kit. they look great. with i were sitting there on that couch with you eating something delicious right now.

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  8. the shades turned out great - what a relief from the heat!

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  9. Just found your blog. Love it and love your style.
    Just added you to my fav. reads. :)

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  10. They look fabulous and what a great idea to use the Ikea panels. As always..inspired!
    Lynne

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  11. You have great taste and I love your apartment...its so light and bright and I love, love, IKEA and have a few pieces. I love your blog too! I found you on MadeByGirl of course!!

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  12. They look GREAT!!
    It looks like you can still get a great soft light in, while keeping the scortching sun out!

    Northern Light

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  13. those mustard yellow cushions are awesome. I'm looking for something similar for my space

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  14. Beautiful living and your pillows are gorgeous!!!

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  15. Love it Caitlin! I have really been enjoying your blog. Your home looks lovely.

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