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Big Bertha Bites The Dust

June 24, 2014 By Sherry

I feel sooo much better now that Big Bertha is on the way to the thrift store!  What a dusty mess she
was. 
BB was the first thing I noticed when we viewed this house with our realtor and I have been itching
to take the valance down.  
The valance is 135″ long and this picture shows it folded in half.   The fabric color worked with our decor
but the treatment seemed way too heavy and it was also hung low which made the wall look shorter.
 I am looking for more casual window panels and ones long enough to install near the ceiling.  Drapes are
costly for this large wall of windows so I am taking my time and looking at options.  The last thing I want to do is make a very expensive mistake. 
Below is  picture from the MLS with Big Bertha and the previous owners furnishings.
I’ll be back soon to show you a couple of new purchases and a project in the works.
Thanks for visiting!
Hugs,
Sherry
Partying at:
My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia
A Stroll Thru Life
From My Front Porch To Yours
Between Naps On The Porch 
Cedar Hill Farmhouse, The Scoop
Savvy Southern Style
French Country Cottage
Coastal Charm
The Dedicated House
An Extraordinary Day
Ivy And Elephants
Elizabeth And Company
Boogie Board Cottage

Filed Under: coastal design, decorating, Uncategorized

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  1. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    June 24, 2014 at 7:14 pm

    Oh yeah, Bertha didn't do that wall of windows justice at all, Sherry! It looks better already with it down. It is great that you have shades for privacy. You could do something light and white from Ikea for the summer months. Also, I've seen some great looking tablecloths used as window treatments with clip rings.

  2. Katie Clooney says

    June 24, 2014 at 8:26 pm

    Adios Big Bertha! Love your chairs and table!

  3. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    June 24, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    Ha..Big Blue Bertha has certainly seen its days…love that large window….and look forward to see what window treatment you come up with…My sister had a similar bank of windows and we decided that French Doors were the solution…

  4. http://www.mykentuckyliving.blogspot.com says

    June 25, 2014 at 12:05 am

    Big Bertha….we had a vacation house with a big Bertha. It came down!!! As for window treatments and expensive mistakes….I understand that too. I have a couple of windows that are still puzzling me at present, but hope to figure it out. I am remaking a few expensive window treatments for our new house…a couple of them just will not work! Can't wait to see your projects.

    Thanks for visiting MyKentuckyLiving.
    Sheila

  5. Janet Garon says

    June 25, 2014 at 12:56 am

    Bertha did indeed need to go! Love the blue and white I am seeing, so pretty!

  6. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    June 25, 2014 at 2:00 am

    So much better Sherry!! Can't wait to see what you decide on…I know it will be beautiful!

  7. Charm Bracelet Diva {at Home} says

    June 25, 2014 at 3:07 am

    What a difference you've made already! And taking that thing down was beyond a doubt the right thing to do. I have to say that curtains have been the bane of my existence for as long as I can remember, no matter what house we lived in. I end up getting very confused as there are so many options! That's why I love plantation shutters, they're simple and classic. I know you'll find the right curtains. Good Luck!
    xo Kathleen

  8. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmary says

    June 25, 2014 at 7:57 am

    So glad that Big Bertha has left the house. Your room looks so pretty with your colors than the previous owners.
    Good luck on your new drapes. The pool looks good.
    Mary

  9. laura Madalene says

    June 25, 2014 at 10:04 am

    I am so excited for you! I am living vicariously through you right now as we are still renting and not in a place to buy yet. I check this blog almost daily to see what is going on. I hope you and your family are extremely blessed in this new space!
    cozy-living-room-sets

  10. Anonymous says

    June 25, 2014 at 10:45 am

    I found great curtains at ikea…linen and long enough for my tall windows…I did add lining to the back to make them hang nicer and look a little more expensive. I'm sure your home will be beautiful once you have all of your great things in place.
    Sharon

  11. SheilaG @ Plum Doodles says

    June 25, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    Yep, Big Bertha must go! Your windows look so much better, even without new treatments. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

  12. Deserae says

    June 25, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    Bye bye Big Bertha….hello sunshine! Your windows are so gorgeous! Can't wait to see the rest of the room :o)
    ~Des

  13. Barbara Anne says

    June 25, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    I love the clip-rings and find it easy to change curtains seasonally. What is a challenge is balancing on the arms and back of my grandma's couch while I take curtains down or put them up!!

    Sheets and drop cloths are good for a casual airy look at low cost.

    Have fun imagining the possibilities!

    Hugs!

  14. Kelly says

    June 25, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    That is too funny that you named it! I would have to agree with you that Big Bertha needed to go too.

  15. Pamela says

    June 26, 2014 at 2:58 am

    You are so funny Sherry! It is amazing how open everything feels now with BB gone. Thanx for partying!

  16. Ivy and Elephants says

    June 27, 2014 at 12:15 am

    You are so right, Bertha had to go!
    The room looks so much lighter and more welcoming. It's so going to be gorgeous, can't wait to see what you chose!
    Hugs,
    Patti

  17. Lee Dewsnap says

    June 27, 2014 at 9:38 am

    I like the simple shades they frame the garden view and create more of a sense of space. I most definitely couldn't have lived with the blue valence for long.

    Lee 🙂

  18. A Little Paint, A Little Spackle... says

    June 27, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    I never understood why curtains seem to always convey with the sale of a property??? We don't leave our pictures which are usually just as taste specific.

    I can't wait to see what you do with your large window.

  19. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    June 29, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    Yes…I think it was time for her to go! What a beautiful view you have with all those windows.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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