Free Makeovers

 Here is day three of how curtains and accessories can change the look of a room. You may remember this look from winter. It's not that I had to have this color.....I found a killer deal on these curtains and loved them!!! I think they were $3.99 per pair!!! That's $8.00 to cover the entire window!!! They are really pretty although they didn't really fit my "white" theme. Just a few adjustments and ........

                                                 I used darker pictures, and candle sconces.

                                                                Darker accessories.

                                                         And a few antique pieces to finish the look.

Next are a set of curtains I adore. I bought this fabric and made the curtains to imitate curtains I found in a book. It was a huge sewing project (and my room looks NOTHING like the inspiration)!

                                            The brighter curtains needed brighter accessories.

I mixed the brighter shades with gold.

Now for the present look. I wanted a touch of elegance and thought "wow, with ALL of this junk stuff surely I have enough to achieve a look I'll love".

Sheer curtain panels all purchased from thrift store bag sales or yard sales.

                                        Have I found it? Candelabras...are always a favorite.
(this candelabra was $.25 at a yard sale recently, the mirror free from friend, the small candle lamp free, it belonged to my grandmother)

                                                  Sparkles and glass....yes, I'm liking that.
(Ice bucket $5.00, glass bottle $2.00, frames clearance from Dollar General complete with mats from Dollar Tree and prints from The Graphics Fairy).

                                           A different arrangement on the wall.

                                                             I may like this too!!!!
I wanted different....and it's different!!!! I used a shelf I recently purchased for $.50. Curtains panels were free from a friend. The shadow boxes were clearance finds at Family Dollar for $1.00. I painted them and changed the contents of the boxes. I also painted the frames. The tray was really inexpensive too.

I guess sometimes hoarding is not a bad thing. I've created looks for three days now for no money!!! That's right $0. You'll notice very few picutures of the floor (and none of the couch)....you wouldn't believe the mess I had!!!  It's nice to change things up....monthly, weekly, daily, or (as in my case) hourly if you want to!!!!
                                              Hope you are achieving great looks for less!!!!
                                                              Have a great weekend!!!!

Linking up with Cindy @ My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday!!!!!