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omnis_audis - Jul 21, 2012 4:27:23 pm PDT #17541 of 30001

omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir

Exhausted. Walked around Ikea, Target, and Home Depot. Out of spoons. Dropped mom at her place and declared no work today on the new place, we all need a day off. Plus, I need some time away from her. I know she means well, and is trying to be helpful, but she's getting too comfy in my new place, and is starting to junk it up, and it's pissing me off. She's already said a few times how she would love to use my garage, and since I have a parking space in addition... yeah, NO!

ION- where else does one look for drapes? I didn't like what Ikea or Target had. I'm thinking big box store isn't the answer, as they only have a couple of generic options. But I've never shopped for drapes before. no clue where to look.

Zenkitty - Jul 21, 2012 4:32:21 pm PDT #17542 of 30001

Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.

I bought my curtains at Lowes.

meara - Jul 21, 2012 4:34:21 pm PDT #17543 of 30001

Anywhere, omnis! I've seen them at places like TJ Maxx and Marshalls, you could go to Home Depot or Lowes, or department stores like Sears or Macy's. Or Pottery Barn. Etc. Etc.

le nubian - Jul 21, 2012 4:37:13 pm PDT #17544 of 30001

"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

omnis,

Not sure what your personal style is, but everywhere is right. I've liked the ones in Pottery Barn (especially the drapery machinery).

JC Penney's has (had?) a pretty good selection.

West Elm might be good too?

Crate & Barrel (but like PB, sometimes there are too pricey for no good reason).

Ginger - Jul 21, 2012 4:38:22 pm PDT #17545 of 30001

"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda

For some reason, Penney's has a really large selection of window treatments.

Dana - Jul 21, 2012 4:40:32 pm PDT #17546 of 30001

I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."

There's also Bed Bath and Beyond.

omnis_audis - Jul 21, 2012 5:25:56 pm PDT #17547 of 30001

omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir

I love you all!

Now, if only I knew what I wanted in drapes, to help narrow down the selection process, I'd be happier. So far, I have "not ugly". Oh, and mom picked up a silver leopard print drape (since the house is painted in a silver/grey color)... so I can safely rule out animal print stuff too. Aside from that. Not much clue.

le nubian - Jul 21, 2012 5:53:01 pm PDT #17548 of 30001

"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

well, you probably can narrow down some fabric/colors you like if you just walk through a JCP or Lowe's display area.

95% of drapes are ugly.

Maybe 98%.

WindSparrow - Jul 21, 2012 5:54:57 pm PDT #17549 of 30001

Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.

In a pinch, for relatively plain floor-to-ceiling curtains, flat sheets with a wide top hem... Or whatever that is called. Pick apart the stitches at the sides to slip the curtain rod through.

ETA one of my apartments in college, we had found some gorgeous lace Roman shades, and for more privacy and light filtering, we put up white sheets as curtains over the windows as well. When the sun shone in through the lace, the effect was lovely.

omnis_audis - Jul 21, 2012 7:00:15 pm PDT #17550 of 30001

omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir

95% of drapes are ugly.

Maybe 98%.

Oh good. That makes me feel better. I thought I was being wishy/washy and picky.

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