Drop Cloth Drapes & Re-Do in Dining Room

My dark dining room has been undergoing a change to the lighter side.

My style seems to be "step by step"

and "piece by piece".
Is it often difficult for you to make a decorating decision?

My daughter walks in and says, "Do this, this, and this."

I have to cogitate, reflect, be sure.

I don't know why....this project only involved

$20 for 2 drop cloth panels and $10 for chair fabric.

Oops, there was a little spray paint involved!

Here's the before....too dark and brown for me.

First, I moved the ladder backs back to the kitchen.

Then (as suggested by daughter) painted the Hepplewhite (?) chairs Heirloom White.

(Actually Mr. Nest did this for me....he knows he does a better job!).

Then I used my French writing fabric on the seat.

Next I upholstered my MIL's beautiful chairs myself.

I showed how to do the double piping here.

After yanking down the red valances, it felt better already.

Now, I'm still a huge fan of red, but I needed more light in this room.

After


Here's my "how to".
Use one 6 X 9 drop cloth panel from Home Depot on each window.
Follow Miss Mustard Seed's direction for bleaching in the washing machine.
Fold down top (right sides together) 13 inches.
We have 8 foot ceilings, so that worked for us.


Now fold hem under once and stitch.
This is the only sewing you will do!
I have made lined drapes, pleated drapes, and all sort of intricate valances in the past,
but - wow - was this ever a piece of cake!

Mr. Nest got them hung the night before Thanksgiving!
Here are a few shots of my Thanksgiving table and dining room completion.
(I know, I know, you have already moved on to Christmas - just humor me!)

Now that I have this finished, it's time to move on to Christmas decorating.

I'll be joining

Susan @Between Naps on the Porch for Met Monday

Marty @A Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday

Kim @Savvy Southern Style for Boring to Better

Have a wonderful week!

Blessings to you

Linda