Saturday, September 8, 2007

a little home improvement

When we moved into our house, there were some pretty terrible window treatments in the kitchen. Mini-blinds = gross. So with the right equipment, we decided to turn things around. New curtains made from a very cute vintage print. Here I am, looking all Project Runway with the iron.



I would like to claim that the following is a picture of me expertly operating the sewing machine. But credit must be given where credit is due: Ben and I have been running a basement sweatshop staffed with Asian women. Small hands are the way to go, you know.



Just kidding. Ben's mom was our guru for this project and she did the actual fabrication. Thanks, Noni!



The final results were very pleasing and made a huge improvement in our formerly rather drab kitchen. Below is a close-up of the fabric.

4 comments:

grace said...

cute dress. i like. did ben's mom sew that?

joyce said...

the frock is from urban outfitters. same place we got the curtain fabric, actually. who knew?

giginucci said...

i knew it was from urban cause i almost bought it. HAHA. how things? your blog is awesome!! i can spy on you guys. guinness says hi. he's obsessed with ice cream.

joyce said...

hi camille! man, if we ever went shopping together, there could be trouble. give guinness a hug and kiss.