Shanna's Home: Curtains! Glorious Curtains!

I am usually so trigger-happy when it comes to great finds (especially if I have a coupon).  When we moved into our new home, I was amazed at all the coupons that showed up from great places like West Elm, Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel, Lowe's, etc.  I have had a 10% off coupon from West Elm burning a hole in my pocket since early June.  I wanted to use it toward something great and really get my money's worth. Did I ever!

I've been in search of the perfect curtains for my living room and dining room.  Naturally, I had a number of requirements:  the curtains had to be the same in both rooms, the curtains had to be light but not white, the curtains had to have a subtle pattern, the curtains had to be weighty but not heavy, the curtains had to go with the whole grey-white-blue color scheme I have going on, and the curtains had to be relatively inexpensive.  I came across these lovelies at West Elm that totally fit the bill:  the cotton canvas faux bead window panels, in a soft grey color.  Here they are with a bonus close-up shot:

And now for the math.  I needed four 84-inch curtains at $39 a pop.  The curtains had free shipping. So I was looking at about $160 and with my 10% coupon, that brought the total down to $144.  Not bad for four panels, especially since I have tried to keep my decorating on a budget.  Still ... I wanted to wait.  I knew it was risking having my 10% coupon expire (horror! no!), but I also had a feeling they'd mark them down.  And I was right! I got an email that West Elm was having a window sale - all window treatments were 20% off!  And free shipping! And I had my 10% off coupon that I could use.  That meant 30% off with free shipping, for a grand total of about $100!  I placed the order that day.  And I couldn't be happier with the results! Here are the before & afters:

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I love them! I'm on the fence about adding some bamboo blinds (in the same wood tone as the floor) at the top of the window for some texture.  Right now, I am ok to hold off. What do you think - yes, no or maybe so?

See you swoon,