Mary Tyler Moore
But their aspects of flattery can only travel so far, and windows with “Capri” drapes are NOT flattering.
I purchased these scrumptious velvet drapes at Tar-jay on sale and with a birthday gift card from one of my dearest friends.
Sadly I did not calculate the height when you use a grommet drape. Hence, I had Capri drapes.
Luckily the Christmas Tree blocked my dilemma into mid January, but then once the tree came down I had to face my problem head on.Now I should have been studying Therapeutics, but I seem to notice decor flaws more while I am studying than anytime else. Sitting at my dining room table, I could not stand those capri drapes snickering at me any longer. So I immediately jumped at the chance (to avoid studying)..I mean to figuring out a solution..heart failure can wait. Hehe!
While crouching down on my knees trying to see if I could cheat with a wide burlap ruffle, I noticed the drapes had a 3 inch hem. All I needed was a little more fabric! Eureka! It was serendipity.
Out came a safety pin (I had no time to hunt for my seam ripper) and I ripped.
And ripped.
And ripped.
And now, I have conquered my Capri drapes.
Yes, there is Atticus AGAIN! The little fluff ball is always in a pic. I swear I do not "place" him. And yes, there is my Bath and Body diffuser on the ground. And yes, I know my sheers are not to the floor, but #1 that doesn't bother me as much as the chocolate capris and #2 it gives me an excuse to find something else later.
And so with a glorious smile and overwhelming sense of contentment, I can now head back to my therapeutic notes.
Cheers~
e
I hate capri drapes, too! What a name : )
ReplyDeleteYour solution worked like a charm! Looks great!
Henceforth, I shall use the term "capri drapes" as necessary and give you credit for coining the term. Hilarious!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a spectacular solution, my friend! Those gorgeous drapes now "kiss" the ground perfectly. I'll have to do this to my drapes in the MBR--it's like they're fearing a flood in there, seeing how they're barely touching the floor. D'oh!
And awwww, Atticus.
(Your thoughts on "manpri's"? You know, men wearing capri pants. ::shudder:: They're everywhere in my yoga loving town.)
Manpri's!!! Why oh why!!! I have always thought that that word sounds like a manatee mutation. Luckily that "trend" has yet to hit the Louisville area. But give it time. We seem to filter things in the South/Midwest..but not unfortunately, we do not filter enough.
ReplyDeleteGlad I could make you smile. :)
Cheers~
e
Sadly, I have had Capri drapes for over a year. I keep meaning to fix them with some fringe or a ruffle or something, but this may be my answer! I just looked at mine, and they have a huge hem, as well! Woo hoo!
ReplyDeleteYou, my dear, are a genius. : )
yay for draperies with generous hems!!! they look great and chocolate velvet is way cool....
ReplyDeleteYou go girl! I had to add a strip of fabric to mine once because they were that short. Great job ;) Susie~
ReplyDeleteperfect name for drapes {and for the record, i am not a capri wearer for the reason that they look sillier on me than the capri length drapes!} LOVE how you fixed them. brilliant!
ReplyDeleteHey Megan,
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog and sharing your beautiful story. What a wonderful memory.
Your capri drapes made me laugh, but what a clever fix. Took a bit of time, saved some dough.
Ginger
LOL! Love your cute name for flooding drapes! I love it. Glad your fix was easy, now they are perfect! Just found your blog....off to read a bit more.
ReplyDeleteSo funny with the capri drapes! Mine are a little puddly on the floor and the first time my dad saw them, he said "Now, you're going to hem those up a little, right" Uh yeah, dad, I think I'll start taking my decorating advice from you. ;)
ReplyDeleteps- We were just in Louisville the beginning part of Dec! We ate at the most amazing Italian dive while we were there. Fun city!