Yesterday I had a birthday so I'm one year nearer my official state pension - then I will be able to spend it all on brandy and summer gloves - I already wear quite a bit of purple and have had a red hat for many years - and have ruined many slippers going out in the rain - anyway I digress - for my birthday city break this year we went to the great metropolis of Lancaster - and very pleasant it was. I didnt however take any photos - we had a little explore and a lovely lunch in a off the beaten track cafe and the real reason we went there was so I could investigate the Designer Fabric Outlet shop. I have been on a quest for curtains for every room ever since we moved into this house but determined not to succumb to any thing unless I really loved it - so we have been making do for over eight months now and I really wanted to at least sort out something for the sitting room out before winter sets in!!
It was an immensely successful expedition - and now we have amazing curtains - which I spent all my birthday making as I was so excited by the fabric I couldn't sit still and had to clear the kitchen table and get on with it. The Designer Outlet shop is probably a bit of a hit and miss affair - it's a shame that it's not a bit nearer as I suspect sometimes it would have nothing that takes your fancy so hence a wasted journey - and other times - as it did on Sunday - it will produce amazing velvets just perfect for the intended room.
its hard to take photos of curtains so this doesn't even begin to do them justice (and they need pressing) |
Interestingly I had seen this fabric when I went to Chelsea Harbour last year - and I really liked it but it was way way way out of my budget so I was completely delighted and insanely excited when it was there in the seconds shop at an affordable price waiting to be beautiful curtains in my house!!! The fabric is Zoffany Deco Deer in Malachite cotton velvet its soooooo luxurious!!!
So we have curtains - a great improvement to the blinds - the room immediately looks warmer and cosier and vary sumptuous. Officially this room is 'done' but there's always room room for improvement and additions and I expect it to continue transforming as we continue to live in it!!
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