Have a Lovely (Pretend You're At The Beach) Weekend

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnU8v_DKcDtMIdcIeb8vpQb4d94x26DKZGlQffY0zTE6VYv0qnoFfoQQiMYGinbZXIebIHbWh46YXFR7NAZbYv8YlSy67rT65j-JYU1LFlwMZOgiYzO6DbhcHORrTcq00bz921lBIyW-c/s1600/The+Peninsula+House+ZGVjZPb2ZQNfnJ1uM2ImY3Olo2E1L3DipUWipTIlqTyypl8lZmV0Y3Olo3NgAGR0AmHgZGZlAwx5ZGxkAP1mpzZhnaOa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnU8v_DKcDtMIdcIeb8vpQb4d94x26DKZGlQffY0zTE6VYv0qnoFfoQQiMYGinbZXIebIHbWh46YXFR7NAZbYv8YlSy67rT65j-JYU1LFlwMZOgiYzO6DbhcHORrTcq00bz921lBIyW-c/s640/The+Peninsula+House+ZGVjZPb2ZQNfnJ1uM2ImY3Olo2E1L3DipUWipTIlqTyypl8lZmV0Y3Olo3NgAGR0AmHgZGZlAwx5ZGxkAP1mpzZhnaOa.jpg" width="640" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYOmAUPtxoTV_I_VznZT4gdsCfXMHU_r7m3OB8t4DUaHIfQuodFXPyEVIsNXGbGrZysLinClyoAHS2PdPBzT3uEe3M-pPMrxHv2GUScYAyiqDmsr4ra7tIpENZ8CvqFIIdIMAjQe0p9zc/s1600/The+Peninsula+House+ZGVjZPb2ZQNfnJ1uM2ImY3Olo2E1L3DipUWipTIlqTyypl8lZmV0Y3Olo3NgAGt5AQpgZGZlAwx5ZGxkAv1mpzZhnaOa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYOmAUPtxoTV_I_VznZT4gdsCfXMHU_r7m3OB8t4DUaHIfQuodFXPyEVIsNXGbGrZysLinClyoAHS2PdPBzT3uEe3M-pPMrxHv2GUScYAyiqDmsr4ra7tIpENZ8CvqFIIdIMAjQe0p9zc/s640/The+Peninsula+House+ZGVjZPb2ZQNfnJ1uM2ImY3Olo2E1L3DipUWipTIlqTyypl8lZmV0Y3Olo3NgAGt5AQpgZGZlAwx5ZGxkAv1mpzZhnaOa.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihrVFNJW2DIxlmEk-gKs8_jDExED2PKKXT-onvHD1TvtJDHjJclFBF0jY3x2x_B_2hr3HyvqqZuQQwMCOPFz2XQeg_z_DUvaACxRRZO7Vph_YV8Lx0gDlyWzpaFNxJaGFTQjAunAFklmQ/s1600/The+Peninsula+House+ZGVjZPb2ZQNfnJ1uM2ImY3Olo2E1L3DipUWipTIlqTyypl8lZmV0Y3Olo3NgBGH3AQtgZGZlAwx5ZGxkAv1mpzZhnaOa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihrVFNJW2DIxlmEk-gKs8_jDExED2PKKXT-onvHD1TvtJDHjJclFBF0jY3x2x_B_2hr3HyvqqZuQQwMCOPFz2XQeg_z_DUvaACxRRZO7Vph_YV8Lx0gDlyWzpaFNxJaGFTQjAunAFklmQ/s640/The+Peninsula+House+ZGVjZPb2ZQNfnJ1uM2ImY3Olo2E1L3DipUWipTIlqTyypl8lZmV0Y3Olo3NgBGH3AQtgZGZlAwx5ZGxkAv1mpzZhnaOa.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdN_5YsDTM0g4pExC0Ig4dEUh3ou9yeeE6ygoL7Xdg8PLadripo0G2y2ksnF0SYhSi_BpFtJ-LqjLp7UvlZM-qVD5biNJtJJ1KUthhyHUuIKXTlX3-Zc-nu6qlHNyFG69Iar3AggXpRTo/s1600/The+Peninsula+House+ZGVjZPb2ZQNfnJ1uM2ImY3Olo2E1L3DipUWipTIlqTyypl8lZmV0Y3Olo3NgAmLmBQpgZGZlAwx5ZGxkAl1mpzZhnaOa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdN_5YsDTM0g4pExC0Ig4dEUh3ou9yeeE6ygoL7Xdg8PLadripo0G2y2ksnF0SYhSi_BpFtJ-LqjLp7UvlZM-qVD5biNJtJJ1KUthhyHUuIKXTlX3-Zc-nu6qlHNyFG69Iar3AggXpRTo/s640/The+Peninsula+House+ZGVjZPb2ZQNfnJ1uM2ImY3Olo2E1L3DipUWipTIlqTyypl8lZmV0Y3Olo3NgAmLmBQpgZGZlAwx5ZGxkAl1mpzZhnaOa.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Y'all, I'm dying for summer and/or a beach.  It looks like summer outside and then I walk out the door and it's all freeeeeezing! In the words of Stephanie Tanner, "How rude."  So sometimes when I'm feeling cabin fever I get on <a href="http://jetsetter.com/">Jetsetter</a> and pretend I'm planning a quick getaway in my private jet to somewhere fancy.  Has anyone ever been to <a href="http://www.jetsetter.com/hotels/dominican-republic/sta-barbara-de-samana/2324/the-peninsula-house?nm=serplist&cl=15&ca=image">The Peninsula House in the Dominican Republic</a>?  It looks pretty wonderful if you ask me, but I'm, only going by pictures, which is how I pretty much judge everything.  Anyway, I hope you have a lovely weekend! Enjoy these linkies!<br /><br />{images via <a href="http://www.jetsetter.com/hotels/dominican-republic/sta-barbara-de-samana/2324/the-peninsula-house?nm=serplist&cl=15&ca=image">Jetsetter</a>} <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I'm tempted to order one of these <a href="http://www.target.com/p/merona-maternity-short-sleeve-v-neck-ruffled-dress-assorted-colors/-/A-14254599#prodSlot=medium_1_18">Target ruffled maternity dresses</a> in every color  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Rant:  How super annoyed are y'all with the Target Designer series?  Everything is so cheaply made, and I find it somewhat insulting.  I don't know why it's bothering me so much. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">HEY KIP! MOTHER'S DAY GIFT ALERT >>> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/tory-burch-logo-hinge-55mm-sunglasses/3396115?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=tory_burch_logo_hinge_55mm_sunglasses:582135&cm_pla=eyewear:women:sunglasses&cm_ven=Linkshare&siteId=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-bV6_yRlUuwiwlFqbTA9Yng&pprd=0">these Tory Burch sunglasses</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mackenziehoran.com/2013/02/isa-tapia-scalloped-sandals.html">Scalloped Sandals</a> - yes please! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lots of <a href="http://www.kellymarket.com/2013/02/whats-hot-now-pink.html">fun pink stuff</a> I would like as well </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKCSOAy3Mfg">The Happiest Elephant in The World</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">aka me at the beach (especially this summer) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://prettystuff.tumblr.com/post/43003241238"><span style="font-size: small;">I love this</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://theglampad.blogspot.com/2013/02/14-romantic-pink-dining-rooms.html">14 Pink Dining Rooms</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Suze used to have a pink dining room with navy blue floral curtains ... Mom, see if you can find a picture please :) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.theanimalprintshop.com/blog/new-release-lion-cub-twins/">These twins</a> are adorable!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cute inspiration for <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2013/02/kristin-peake-interiors.html">a little girl's room</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tina rocks my world with all of <a href="http://theenchantedhome.blogspot.com/2013/02/early-week-musings_12.html">this blue and white </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://moms.dmagazine.com/2013/02/the-birthday-party-project-turns-one/">The Birthday Party Project Turns 1!</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I'm dying to get to Dallas to do a birthday party with my Paige </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I love this <a href="http://www.savvyhomeblog.com/2013/02/delightful-daily-back-to-work.html">little office vignette </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Good <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.notetoselfblog.com/note_to_self/2013/01/colo.html">Blue and White</a> Goodness </span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">FUNNY: <a href="http://ifthelampshadefits.blogspot.com/2013/02/5-truisms-of-pinterest.html">5 Truisms of Pinterest</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pretty <a href="http://daniellamarieblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/inspiration.html">White & Gold Office</a> Inspiration </div>

Have a Lovely (Pretend You're At The Beach) Weekend

Y'all, I'm dying for summer and/or a beach.  It looks like summer outside and then I walk out the door and it's all freeeeeezing...

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Happy Valentine's Day!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieoHaEvtCZgn-mA13kifv_gBJWKbAzsz1rf8yOEzyWcjoqY1jsv4Xi88QRNqn79YGgMUkXfl27rl7U3CLYgEvCHFVMgxBigluCUacf4T9GibXMYF_w7UTZM6Nv8qwUPTO_3pNI81nq6Nw/s1600/Valentine's+Porthault+Hearts+Chintz+Monogram+Pink+Grays+Lane+via+The+Zhush+f3ba66925dad1097b5e5f85cef476b90.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieoHaEvtCZgn-mA13kifv_gBJWKbAzsz1rf8yOEzyWcjoqY1jsv4Xi88QRNqn79YGgMUkXfl27rl7U3CLYgEvCHFVMgxBigluCUacf4T9GibXMYF_w7UTZM6Nv8qwUPTO_3pNI81nq6Nw/s1600/Valentine's+Porthault+Hearts+Chintz+Monogram+Pink+Grays+Lane+via+The+Zhush+f3ba66925dad1097b5e5f85cef476b90.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Happy Valentine's Day Y'all!  Anyone doing anything fun?  Kip and I are going to dinner and a movie, something we never do anymore.  I realized after we had Edward that we are the kind of people who need Valentine's Day to remind us to go out on a date.  We are such homebodies and love to hang out with Edward so we sometimes forget to go out just the two of us.  But we always have fun when we do so I'm excited to spend some time with my lovee (also Edward has a huge crush on our babysitter so it's like a two dates for one). Plus I'd love for Edward to grow up seeing his parents celebrate Valentine's Day and be like, "ugh Mom and Dad you're so gross and in love."  <br /><br />And, um, I died when I saw the picture above.  I love a Porthault heart any day of the week, but mixed with a floral headboard, a beautiful monogram and a pale blush scalloped-edge side table, well this bedroom is basically a love letter to moi.  <br /><br />I'm in love , I'm in love and I don't care who knows it!<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">{image source<span style="font-size: x-small;"> ~</span> <a href="http://grayslane.com/the-magazine/">Grays Lane</a> via <a href="http://thezhush.blogspot.com/2013/02/grays-lane.html">The Zhush</a>} </span>

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day Y'all!  Anyone doing anything fun?  Kip and I are going to dinner and a movie, something we never do anymore. ...

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6 effective uses for valances

A client recently asked me if valances were outdated.  Of course the answer is never yes or no in decor;   it's usually "that depends".  When it comes to window treatments for 2013 the key works are  streamlined  and crisp.  The once popular love for  yards of gathered  or draped material, floppy tabs and ruffles has died a quiet death.<br /><br /> A valance is a  soft  window treatment  made from fabric that is used at the top of  a window and usually mounted on a strip of wood or a  velcro rod.  Valances  conceal drapery hardware, blinds  or architectural flaws and are commonly used in more traditional decor to add layers and soften the decor. <br /><br />Valances are not to be confused with cornices that are usually structured from wood and padded. <br /><br /><br /> I still recommend valances for certain windows and rooms, but you won't see a gather or tab in sight. <br /><br /><br /><b>1.  Soften a bare window </b><br /><br />Sometimes you have windows were privacy is not an issue and you don't want to have bare windows. A fitted valance is a great way to add softness without covering the window. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKnDytT74w6UkzWyy-_ENM3qAOqZZRrWJckpAyR1WOBOB9XP3pUwnh-Amt4hm7tyrLpVvhTzbK5g6qPjGieM9mJJ2j9ME8n99IXdOAbsHepE1AeildjD2HRApIeo0cmsbVYzAMSYRx28Vd/s1600/DSCN8707_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS4t0j_529yrD_Yrf7Tou4HvW7cGPtGG2Fap7Li7fAYFnCTuCtx2o5OEc1od737pS97p9P_Zc3c_0DuxiMjE3fbCfQ6_uweOI73TN9ym7sAYePyxQE7VIDFicshMopGqxS7oD6jyeexYuv/s1600/DSCN8720.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS4t0j_529yrD_Yrf7Tou4HvW7cGPtGG2Fap7Li7fAYFnCTuCtx2o5OEc1od737pS97p9P_Zc3c_0DuxiMjE3fbCfQ6_uweOI73TN9ym7sAYePyxQE7VIDFicshMopGqxS7oD6jyeexYuv/s400/DSCN8720.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Margaret Ryall </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_S44l5LuSO7eBs877V6LmogXmiU9x0rgr1tlPmogYS5Tn_SoYmBarv5sehrHh-gT2YYdvpsfR9ZN4WVYG337i2GAJtFqEXJ0oi7ZmwukyeBSPKlpEOqPQ2PEVsHrlLNSIrIl-BaJpvFp/s1600/095e63c04ab540e90aed74541ef2eb1c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_S44l5LuSO7eBs877V6LmogXmiU9x0rgr1tlPmogYS5Tn_SoYmBarv5sehrHh-gT2YYdvpsfR9ZN4WVYG337i2GAJtFqEXJ0oi7ZmwukyeBSPKlpEOqPQ2PEVsHrlLNSIrIl-BaJpvFp/s400/095e63c04ab540e90aed74541ef2eb1c.jpg" width="300" /> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://pinterest.com/violetsharpe/window-treatments-ideas-diy/">source</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">These  banded valances   with  tassels function well in a more traditional home.  The pattern duplicated in pillows  serves to move the eye around the room.  This application works well because  the colour scheme is neutral and nothing is overpowered. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT44wgHIOGiCeCyrO1gvHB9ybXf6Cpu2gQOB5oh2-qzohkrtFAYxV8idrWKumbKtZD5Tq4rqayEbmGM5EfERdGhNc3w_XMrHCFpKEXdyU7OzJmzHrA2SjSCWVZjopwr6oqGQJIXcT3O7Qf/s1600/7ed6b79a8b7f1cbcd8a90d37b84ace81.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT44wgHIOGiCeCyrO1gvHB9ybXf6Cpu2gQOB5oh2-qzohkrtFAYxV8idrWKumbKtZD5Tq4rqayEbmGM5EfERdGhNc3w_XMrHCFpKEXdyU7OzJmzHrA2SjSCWVZjopwr6oqGQJIXcT3O7Qf/s400/7ed6b79a8b7f1cbcd8a90d37b84ace81.jpg" width="377" /></a></div><br />This space has a totally different feel- a more sparce contemporary one.   I believe that this is a cornice,  but the same look could be achieved with a valance in white and gray. <br /><br /><br /><b>2. To soften the look of roman shades/blinds</b><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp3Zsn-0qtUaFTJY_IGRji96nPcMV_BDtH99CcbjTmV3-osP0r2lpqOy_PkJXvNI7746gUUA1wDb6gcVd-YE2vdGPGWBvjPkqXCFw3YR-Co0sFspIoo_mScHeryvZw77CfivmAx89ysTw-/s1600/1f5c5ed9fba7a515f5fc411044de2508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp3Zsn-0qtUaFTJY_IGRji96nPcMV_BDtH99CcbjTmV3-osP0r2lpqOy_PkJXvNI7746gUUA1wDb6gcVd-YE2vdGPGWBvjPkqXCFw3YR-Co0sFspIoo_mScHeryvZw77CfivmAx89ysTw-/s400/1f5c5ed9fba7a515f5fc411044de2508.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/CDDLLC/">source</a></div><br />This is a great solution for multiple windows.  The roman shades are mounted separately and the valance is continuous.  The colours are neutral and the added decorative motifs add sophistication to this otherwise plain window treatment.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQUV6diGt3e3sPW1EXObIRtEExLiduMaCWiuCHWHrAXrOphQJVun0EBmm10QsGGw6izmY5UYOLgdGJNUhf38oWJnS-ne085vviiSdYDLhjgKbOfsoc3yU0Tjxj-jk6qDNNP1z5_80xLc8y/s1600/2fa408fda74c935094a8c7530a9fa4ba.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQUV6diGt3e3sPW1EXObIRtEExLiduMaCWiuCHWHrAXrOphQJVun0EBmm10QsGGw6izmY5UYOLgdGJNUhf38oWJnS-ne085vviiSdYDLhjgKbOfsoc3yU0Tjxj-jk6qDNNP1z5_80xLc8y/s400/2fa408fda74c935094a8c7530a9fa4ba.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30368801@N02/6008647518/"> source</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">A colourful floral fabric adds  pattern to this pastel kitchen.  When using woven blinds choose a fabric that has the colour of the blind integrated in the pattern  to achieve a more cohesive look.   </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdw39TV-MxxZG5emV308O5zuiIFRRasgULXh5W15fJNRfTCXzXqrVMe-brXnucZVB-zorKHBT-PWmoANBH8EGK3FqTnr_50bGLzEoeiLwWOZDDekUH_vAqGeuZq23hNiVtsWcEcsUu4NPN/s1600/e6fb295394a6710ed9cbc28bb77326e9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdw39TV-MxxZG5emV308O5zuiIFRRasgULXh5W15fJNRfTCXzXqrVMe-brXnucZVB-zorKHBT-PWmoANBH8EGK3FqTnr_50bGLzEoeiLwWOZDDekUH_vAqGeuZq23hNiVtsWcEcsUu4NPN/s400/e6fb295394a6710ed9cbc28bb77326e9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://fabulouswindowtreatments.blogspot.ca/2013_01_01_archive.html?m=1">source </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_S44l5LuSO7eBs877V6LmogXmiU9x0rgr1tlPmogYS5Tn_SoYmBarv5sehrHh-gT2YYdvpsfR9ZN4WVYG337i2GAJtFqEXJ0oi7ZmwukyeBSPKlpEOqPQ2PEVsHrlLNSIrIl-BaJpvFp/s1600/095e63c04ab540e90aed74541ef2eb1c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>In cases where a valance is covering a blind it is best to have an outside mount.   In this way the blind can move easily if it needs to be raised.  This placement also add more prominence to the treatment. I like the way the energy of the circles works with the horizontal lines of the blind.  Curves help to soften the horizontal lines that are common in most blinds. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpMNdoMeaQOrDRy8MxHY68UHorbkKEZ58dPLOos2ciyKJRLYO1x7NAMZWWLQI4Ox6lDhcQaW86DJESKH7IxfK7aZ3ekS-JMrIy5rSA-iqQYDl5YlsGRqVH12KCLlFEFvTJoa7W9uz8JcHS/s1600/a8b807d1f74eae28d9d3a400f30956ac.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpMNdoMeaQOrDRy8MxHY68UHorbkKEZ58dPLOos2ciyKJRLYO1x7NAMZWWLQI4Ox6lDhcQaW86DJESKH7IxfK7aZ3ekS-JMrIy5rSA-iqQYDl5YlsGRqVH12KCLlFEFvTJoa7W9uz8JcHS/s640/a8b807d1f74eae28d9d3a400f30956ac.jpg" width="434" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinkwallpaper.blogspot.ca/2010/04/not-your-little-girls-pink.html">source </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>This tight colour scheme of white and pink is duplicated in the  valance.  The scalloped valance is feminine and soft, fitting in with the overall decor.<br /><br /><b>3.  To add pattern to a space </b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGwdyAkWeQlwv73uxuL4FD8Wy38ngmu1OzeNrtmLLxBAVzfHOA6g-J6jBvkkZ54lq_s9dh5Yj-LUlGW4TTulqQp3C3pSbRn_NjpenQtObFuluhLYuCLNFNGmcSGW6xWrYicAxn6VQAPE89/s1600/7bed4547608c5b522fb3197450ccc6a0.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnaw6CPBVDRsTYxJq3RjAvTDAROAnIceXrlTEusLayKLWStrsqcqRS8kGbO81vgotGG93mvcumQKHZEALIslYMiO6b8OhIiEb2CgOOHM2D-u2rQXcVkbMD42bVLZbsXr0JBxljzvKaeB3E/s1600/9a81cc74a767ca33bde1d320a7c3593a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnaw6CPBVDRsTYxJq3RjAvTDAROAnIceXrlTEusLayKLWStrsqcqRS8kGbO81vgotGG93mvcumQKHZEALIslYMiO6b8OhIiEb2CgOOHM2D-u2rQXcVkbMD42bVLZbsXr0JBxljzvKaeB3E/s400/9a81cc74a767ca33bde1d320a7c3593a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://12devonshire.blogspot.ca/2011/02/diy-no-sew-box-pleat-valance.html">source</a></div><br /><b>4. To hide blinds in the daytime</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOOjVvmPgEIAJeDKEEcwinmEM3KMKHA9SGMcHHZneGxg6OOWOzA4PsbZQbZV4Ehyo_yPWzTFXSO9nVCpzrYIq4KWkg1JsPhgmhyHIh9_-BjefGgCESqun29CQ-x5Yfm45uV5Q3p5FqfEPz/s1600/cf325d0cc1ba5f6075c9e57fd4dfc0ce.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOOjVvmPgEIAJeDKEEcwinmEM3KMKHA9SGMcHHZneGxg6OOWOzA4PsbZQbZV4Ehyo_yPWzTFXSO9nVCpzrYIq4KWkg1JsPhgmhyHIh9_-BjefGgCESqun29CQ-x5Yfm45uV5Q3p5FqfEPz/s400/cf325d0cc1ba5f6075c9e57fd4dfc0ce.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><b> 5. To give draperies a finished look</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFj7oe3XSz-_ihfsz4wf_pDDWmoFLW5sP85hlB_DJhm2RL9uMOoklWFGdC8ZSEU6_reF6fBbk6U8eUt6rY-Yvp_e-X2QDpmhMithoWONFBFb8Lwua8Q1fvF86myqUhE6HzKH4ZDvxgEKXo/s1600/5f255dc6745e1d36cd96c74b7539638f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFj7oe3XSz-_ihfsz4wf_pDDWmoFLW5sP85hlB_DJhm2RL9uMOoklWFGdC8ZSEU6_reF6fBbk6U8eUt6rY-Yvp_e-X2QDpmhMithoWONFBFb8Lwua8Q1fvF86myqUhE6HzKH4ZDvxgEKXo/s400/5f255dc6745e1d36cd96c74b7539638f.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b>  </b><br /><b> </b>Valances are a great when you have multiple windows in a room because they provide a horizontal line  against the verticals of the drapes and provide an additional layer in the room. This look works well in more traditional decor. <b><br /></b><br /><br /><b>6.  To make a statement in a kid's room</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGHG-VnTWrHe5gFMbsrVrR9M-r-vxQabllyValpT7TN_Qth3oVDUjDn-8pbkaCOwyvkOC1SwyDllA0jORrebHlA0JXyrj0ToruHV7yq_yJ1DwNQ0LpwfpIg1cd02iuSJDAg9eOboj9wgFG/s1600/982acd39b968799997b8857582bbc32a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGHG-VnTWrHe5gFMbsrVrR9M-r-vxQabllyValpT7TN_Qth3oVDUjDn-8pbkaCOwyvkOC1SwyDllA0jORrebHlA0JXyrj0ToruHV7yq_yJ1DwNQ0LpwfpIg1cd02iuSJDAg9eOboj9wgFG/s320/982acd39b968799997b8857582bbc32a.jpg" width="320" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thecompanystore.com/Modern-Bloom-Valance/GP13x_4,default,pd.html">source </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhRi9uVTMsSxE3B-koExp_Sprptlnw0oDisRSUW-0N_DrdrUzlSnjt6IQgC92KTEjY1q4EEtWoCbeEsBHOx3yjlOXEOPPlKFj4BgQsydKkwhwgYRGyxo58j1IyUqZrbR1HF3GQ5mVmwjjc/s1600/100149426b7667f0928e4d49e5b16d32.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhRi9uVTMsSxE3B-koExp_Sprptlnw0oDisRSUW-0N_DrdrUzlSnjt6IQgC92KTEjY1q4EEtWoCbeEsBHOx3yjlOXEOPPlKFj4BgQsydKkwhwgYRGyxo58j1IyUqZrbR1HF3GQ5mVmwjjc/s400/100149426b7667f0928e4d49e5b16d32.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://kidspacestuff.com/">source</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> What a great idea for any colour scheme in a little girl's room.  Easy as installing a rod ( I sometimes use shower  tension rods if the width  is large enough) and tying a knot in lengths of ribbon.  What is great about this idea is the option of adding lots of pattern in the ribbons if you wish. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvY_iBYU7l5gIpxbsntM-D_OSqimjofIxovK0joNnXYIwpXEaNeVEO1MA2JTsaAdO-j9JdNSbGAPUV2MAhs96GhDSi2ZWpi0b5r5UISJVRzzu3ji6UmbxLrHp8UsCwiqe40rZZJUhpwHsc/s1600/035a56eaefb9af0b8020e97f0b25bafc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-0N2NxKPaU3FOFTdylAPn9kUQzAZT_yPSomXsI23JbEep9s60x_WgDZjaMa8rbjDF0Fq_IcsG_raf9LKG23hJMi_Vls2GfCKWNMPFVQSPjGyYRocjtfNVDvxMQmQ5jBY0niJ1afDLNTP/s1600/jpg-devinsnautical-room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-0N2NxKPaU3FOFTdylAPn9kUQzAZT_yPSomXsI23JbEep9s60x_WgDZjaMa8rbjDF0Fq_IcsG_raf9LKG23hJMi_Vls2GfCKWNMPFVQSPjGyYRocjtfNVDvxMQmQ5jBY0niJ1afDLNTP/s400/jpg-devinsnautical-room.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ibdesignsusa.wordpress.com/2010/02/04/decorating-any-room-with-nautical-signal-flag-valances/">source </a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhRi9uVTMsSxE3B-koExp_Sprptlnw0oDisRSUW-0N_DrdrUzlSnjt6IQgC92KTEjY1q4EEtWoCbeEsBHOx3yjlOXEOPPlKFj4BgQsydKkwhwgYRGyxo58j1IyUqZrbR1HF3GQ5mVmwjjc/s1600/100149426b7667f0928e4d49e5b16d32.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>Use nautical signal flags attached to a strip for a colourful boy's valance. <br /><br /></div><br />

6 effective uses for valances

A client recently asked me if valances were outdated.  Of course the answer is never yes or no in decor;   it's usually "that depen...

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