Balloon shades

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I have been awfully delinquent about posting!- between hurricane Irene, a back injury, finger injuries (more on that later!), an early-autumn cold, and that freakish White Halloween storm, my ability to focus on writing has been.... fuzzy. At least I've been pretty faithful about taking photos as I work. Time to start catching up sharing recent projects with you. Here is a beautiful London shade, with lots of goodies. The top is stapled to the 3/4" side of a board, and the rope trim…

Commonwealth Hathaway Balloon Curtain

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Last week I did a post showing a Chinoiserie balloon shade that elicited strong reactions both for and against its use in interior design today. I personally love a beautifully done balloon curtain and its variations like the London shade. I thought I would post a few more favorites, many combined with Chinoiserie. Stroheim Veranda The Enchanted Home House Beautiful Perch New Orleans Melissa Rufty Alessandra Branca Architectural Digest Cottages & Gardens Source?