So, I'm the kind of girl that LOVES a deal! During the last several years, I have had many great consignment store and TJ Maxx finds (in my opinion). Recently, however, I made have made one of my best second hand finds, and it was an accident.
During a shopping trip to Bella's House here in Burlington last fall, my sister talked me into getting a set of six ikat print curtain panels and two cornices. I wasn't as in love with them as she was, but I liked them and I was in serious need of stuff to fill my new house. Since everything was only $75, they came home with me.
Since I have gotten the curtains home, they've moved to two or three rooms in my house looking for the perfect home. During the most recent move to my dining room, I pulled out the hem of one of the curtains to see if I could extend the length. Well, here is where I made my great discovery!
It turns out that the fabric used for these curtains was hand printed by a French design house called Georges Le Manach and the fabric retails for about $200-$250 per yard!!! So, I paid about less than $10 per panel and the fabric alone for each panel cost $600-$750 :)
All in, I paid $75 for curtains that cost about $5000 to have custom made. Super Score!!!
...and yes, the trim in my breakfast room is blue, but not for long!
1. I can't wait to follow all of your project and get some inspiration!
ReplyDelete2. I'm so glad you are blogging now!!
3. Love you!! :)