Six years ago when I bought Buttermilk Cottage
I had to have a small addition made to it.
There was no space for me to work,
so I got a brand new office/sewing room.
The window treatments were planned
before the room was even finished.
Unfortunately, I did not consider
the natural light/sunshine in the room.
I have two double windows in the room,
which are wonderful for viewing the garden...
...or other little distractions from work.
However, there are certain times during the day
when the sunlight streams in so strongly
I cannot see the images on my computer screen.
There have even been occasions while sewing
that the sunlight reflecting off the throat plate
of my machine makes me wonder if
sunglasses would help.
I've let this go on for six years.
First of all, I liked the window treatment I already had.
Second, I thought I would have to get
custom made blinds.
The times I checked prices for that
were enough for me to put the project on the back burner.
A few weeks ago while in Lowes I took another look at their possibilities.
Lo and behold, they had a tortoise shell, roll up blind
(the exact look I have wanted for about five years)
by Levolor which Lowes would cut to desired width,
while I waited.
I actually have carried around the window dimensions
for a long time hoping I'd at some point,
find something that would work for me.
I walked out with my four, custom-cut blinds!
Now the fun part...
Undressing the windows was no problem.
However, getting a ladder close to the windows was.
It involved unplugging computer, router, printer, internet wires,
and all the lamps, radio and other electrical things
that set upon a desk.
Then I could move the desk away from the windows
to position my ladder.
Why is it these projects ALWAYS create such
chaos and disorder???
And, of course while the windows were bare,
it was a good time to wash windows,
and really dust behind the desk,
which had not been moved since I moved in. Ugh!
One down, three to go!
I didn't mention I had to reposition the curtain rods
while in the midst of this project, did I?
Me using a power drill is not a pretty sight, trust me.
And, if I dropped one screw and had to get down
from the ladder, I dropped at least twenty!
But, you know what?
It was all well worth the effort!
Shades up.
Shades down.
No reflection on my computer screen in the middle of the day!
Since I think I may be redoing the paint in this room within
the next year, I repurposed my original curtains
to a simple valance.
Why did I wait SO long???
This week I'm linking with
Metamorphosis Monday/Between Naps on the Porch
Wow Us Wednesdays/Savvy Southern Style
Look What I Made/Creations by Kara
Transformation Thursdays/The Shabby Creek Cottage
Feathered Nest Friday/French Country Cottage
Show & Tell Friday/My Romantic Home
