Saturday, August 3, 2013

Thrifted Ruffled Shower Curtain

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Anyone else dislike short shower curtains?  I hate how they are not long enough to cover the tub and don’t gather a lot across.  I also hate doing bathroom posts, but please excuse that and just focus on the shower curtain!

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I found this huge window curtain at Goodwill…$6 and a nice color too!  I hung it up but didn’t like how the side ruffle looked.  I left it hanging to see if it would grow on me, but no way.  I didn’t like the way it looked.

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It was too ruffly along the sides.

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Like my new bathroom mirror?  I bought it at an auction for a mere $10 and covered the gold paint with a mix of blue paints and used some stain to show off the great design.   Anyway, back to the shower curtain…

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I took it upstairs and cut off the side ruffles, left the top and bottom ruffles, and ran a quick hem down each side.  Now the curtain hangs smoother on the sides.

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And it goes all the way to the floor!  Milo approves too!

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So, I guess it stays if Milo approves!  Dyeing it has crossed my mind too, wouldn’t a nice blue/turquoise color be nice?

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I might be linking to these great parties!

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10 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 3, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    oh they look so pretty - I'd love to have them in my bathroom!
    Thanks for sharing ( even if you don't like doing bathroom posts lol )
    LOVE your new mirror too - great paint job!
    XOX

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  2. Three Birds InspiredAugust 3, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    Looks great without the ruffle and what a great way to repurpose the curtain!

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  3. Kim August 4, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    I love thrift store finds that I can make all mine! This is a super steal! I like the white, but if you color it be sure to post! I would love to see! :)

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  4. JillAugust 5, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    LOVE your shower curtain Ellen! How nice to have all those lovely ruffles!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  5. Wolfe's denAugust 5, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    I love it!! What a great idea!!
    Jenn

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  6. UnknownAugust 6, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    Love the curtain! So pretty! And I love the pug, I had one as a kid! :)

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  7. Ethereal PLUS what I LoveAugust 6, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    I love the curtain ...and so much better without the side ruffles:)
    I hate how short shower curtains are too:)
    Francine

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  8. Lisa | Fresh Eggs Daily®August 6, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    I really enjoyed your post. I just found you over at The Scoop and would love for you to come share at my From the Farm Blog Hop! It's a fun party that's just getting started for this week.
    http://www.fresh-eggs-daily.com/2013/08/from-farm-blog-hop.html

    Lisa
    Fresh Eggs Daily
    www.fresh-eggs-daily.com

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  9. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeAugust 6, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Lovely bathroom, I adore the ruffles on the shower curtain. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  10. Crafts a la ModeAugust 8, 2013 at 11:12 PM

    Thanks for the tips. Have a great weekend. Linda

    craftsalamode.com

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