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Red Toile Curtains with Yellow Pom Pom Fringe!

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yellow ball fringe

We had one very rainy stormy day this week so I decided to do a few indoor projects.

polka dot curtains

Besides working on my bookcases, I also took down my  polka dot curtains which I’ve enjoyed all summer. Here’s my post from when I originally put them up in case you missed it. Polka Dot Curtains from IKEA

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toile curtains

And put back my favorite red toile curtains. Now I’ve had these curtains for years so putting them back up is like seeing an old beloved friend!

toile curtains with pom pom fringe

But I wanted a little change and since I think everything is cuter with pom pom fringe anyway – I added some happy yellow pom poms to my curtains.

slipcovered chair

I think I found a little stool for in front of my chair that I slipcovered last year. That has been my one and only slipcover project and will probably remain my one and only slipcover project 🙂

red toile curtains

Adding some fringe/rick rack or ribbon is an easy way to customize and update store bought curtains. I used fabric glue to attach the pom pom fringe but I’ve used hot glue before and that seems to work fine. Of course you can always sew it  if you are so inclined. I just thought using glue would make it easier to take off the fringe when I want to do something different.

changing store bought curtains with trim

Just a little easy to do project that dresses up store bought curtains!

Comments

  1. Sandi says

    Hi Manuela,
    I love toile too and I have it throughout my home. I have red toile curtains in the dining room and I like your addition of the pom-pom fringe. Very cozy for the upcoming season! I don’t think I would ever tire of it as toile is so timeless. Have a wonderful weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

  2. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    I do love your toile drapes, Manuela! Glad to see them again! : ) You did a great job on that chair slipcover, but I think I would probably be saying the same thing. I’m sure it takes a lot more patience than I have! I was getting tense just doing four valances for the sunroom today. It took me most of the day {about an hour a valance} and that is before I even put any trim or embellishments on them.

  7. Vee says

    Cheery and bright…love the yellow pom-poms. I can’t imagine ever feeling blue in such a room. Now I’m very curious about the slipcovering.

  9. Pat says

    Those are just so pretty. Now with the pom-pom fringe…they are sassy!
    I like ’em!
    …I love this whole sitting area. Looks so cozy. Pat

  11. Tammy says

    I love how you are always able to change things up around the house. Those curtains are lovely and the touch of yellow with the red is perfect. Have a wonderful weekend. Tammy

  14. Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita says

    I saw a cute art piece this week that made my think of you – they took a piece of their toile fabric, isolated one “scene” and made a color photocopy and blew it up really big and framed it. So pretty. Enjoy your happy pom poms!

  15. Tanya says

    Your curtains are wonderful! They would have been really pretty, but with addition of the pom pom fringe they are darling, adore!

    hugs, Tanya

  16. Debbie says

    Bee-yoo-tee-ful, and perfect timing for me! I always give you credit for inspiring my passion for toile, and here you are re-dressing with it just as I’m returning to blog land. I’ve missed a lot, I’m sure, but I had to take one of those unexpected computer vacations to power through a family trial. I sure am glad to be back and getting inspired.

  19. Terri says

    Love the photo with the sun streaming in the window and falling across the bookcases and chair. We are slowly getting my master bath finished up. John has 4/5 of it painted and it’s beautiful! I’m so thrilled. Apparently he is, too, he’s already talking of painting the guest bath!

  20. Carolynn "Chenille Cottage" says

    Oh…How I love your toile curtains and those delicious pom poms. My homw is filled with many of your same colors….yellows, red, and country french touches. You have created such a warm and inviting nest for your family and friends!
    thanks for letting me pop in and say hi!
    Blessings,
    Carolynn

  24. Barbara N says

    Hi Manuela,
    Your curtains are lovely in your pretty room. I have used glue and staples to add fringes and edging to soft furnishings. Either one works well..staples are easy to remove.
    Have a good week
    Barb from Australia

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