Tab Tops To Pocket Curtains…

I’m just not a fan of tab top curtains. They kind of make me feel like the window isn’t finished. I know other people who have them in their homes and they look great with their styling. But for me– they just have never worked.

I found two sets of tab top, pink curtains at a yard this last summer. $3 for all. I had some cute valances up on Molly’s window, but they weren’t doing much to keep out that early morning summer sun. (4 am wake up times are so not cool.)

The process was truly simple. All I did was take a seam ripper to each tab and rip it off. There was already a pocket seam there that was large enough for our smaller curtain rods.

When I hung them up, I didn’t love them. They are WAY too pink! Its like Pepto Bismol puked all over her windows! But, its what I have and they do block out the morning light. I will take ugly pink over less sleep!

Simple, cheap project.

Now I need to replace these with something more gender neutral. (Read here if you missed our announcement!)

We’ll see what I come up with.

January 18, 2012. Decorating, Frugal Living, Homemaking, Yard Sale Finds.