Dining Room Curtains

I put the curtains up several weeks ago, but I still can’t seem to capture a good picture in decent lighting. The curtains look awesome against the new wall color, I just wish I had magazine ready photos to show you. Instead these will have to do:

Better Homes and Gardens Wicklow Indigo

I made these curtains about three years ago with a pair of old thermal curtains and Wicklow Indigo fabric by Better Homes and Gardens. I bought a new curtain rod from Lowe’s because the older curtain rod, which would have looked cool in here with a brassy finish, was too short. I specifically wanted the curtain rod to end at a certain point, so that when pulled back, the entire window could be exposed for maximum light.

Dark Dining Room

It’s pretty dark in the dining room, mostly because the window faces westernly. So generally, the only time I have light pouring in, it’s coming in directly and is blinding. It is just so difficult to find a good time to take photographs, and the light fixture doesn’t help (and sets everything in an orange cast). And I will admit I’ve been too lazy to bring up the lights and set up the tripod. So here is the same picture but with (GASP) flash!

Dining Room Curtains

At least it shows the actual colors better. The only thing I don’t like about the curtain rod is how dark it is. In the store, and on the box, it says it has an antique brass finish but it really just comes across as black. I’m considering spray painting it in the future- or maybe just touching up the birds with some rub-n-buff or a wash of paint.

New Curtain Rod

I’m very happy with how this room came together, and I pulled out the pink tablecloth for Easter. I wasn’t sure how the pink would look in here, but I actually dig how it looks with the dark teal walls. My grandmother painted this tea set, which I think is so sweet and brings in the feeling of Spring.