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Quick Q&A: Are my drapes too short?

Annie Elliott | December 8, 2022

Dear Annie, I just hung drapes and they are like 4 inches from the floor 🥺 please tell me it’s ok – @michelle_outdoors via TikTok Oh, Michelle. How I wish I could give you the response you seek! But alas, I must be the unfortunate truth-bearer: your drapes are too short. Don’t beat yourself up! …

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» Window treatments

My 3 Favorite Kinds of Window Treatments

Annie Elliott | February 14, 2021

Gentle Readers, have you ever been confronted with a naked window and been paralyzed with indecision? You knew in your heart that something must be done, but you didn’t know where to start. Let me encourage you now: please do not ignore the unadorned window. Be strong, be brave, and try one of these, my …

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3 Tips for Transitioning Kids’ Rooms

Annie Elliott | February 26, 2018

Georgie and Ruthie are now 13, and they’ll be starting high school in the fall. Because they’re beginning a NEW, REALLY IMPORTANT phase of life, the girls have announced that they need (not want, mind you — need) “new rooms.” Didn’t we just do this? Didn’t we just buy a little loveseat to go under Ruthie’s …

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» Kids

The 6 best decorating tricks for your rental (if you can’t paint)

Annie Elliott | December 14, 2010

Yesterday a friend asked me about another friend's rental apartment. It's a little sterile. She just moved in, doesn't know how long she'll be there.

"Is she allowed to paint?" I asked innocently. Because, well, duh.

"No."

"No?"

"No...."

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» Bedroom, Color + paint color, Lighting, Living Room + Family Room, Rugs, Window treatments

You asked…about decorating a rental apartment (on a budget!)

Annie Elliott | November 3, 2010

Hi, Annie. I'm sure you have suggestions for amazing things that can be done in an urban rental apartment without a ginormous budget. Right?

I moved in almost a year ago, and while I like to think that I have good taste, I haven't really been able to put together a cohesive design/feeling for the place.

In some ways I'm not sure where to start...

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» Art + accessories, Furniture + upholstery, Lighting, Living Room + Family Room, Window treatments

5 surprisingly OK things in the Country Curtains catalog

Annie Elliott | September 15, 2010

Someone must have done the recycling. Elle Decor – gone. House Beautiful – gone. Spanx catalog…oh, that one was thoughtfully laid aside for future consideration… But what’s this? A catalog from my youth. Country Curtains, it says across the top. “FREE SHIPPING on phone orders,” the sticker reads. Isn’t Country Curtains the evil force behind …

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» Bedroom, Window treatments

Kitchen renovation: 3 cheap ways to avoid it (at least for now)

Annie Elliott | July 27, 2010

Hello, Gentle Readers! Do you recall that the other day I started discussing kitchen renovations? Well, let’s pretend that you’ve done the “how long do I plan to be in this house” exercise, and you’ve grudgingly come to the conclusion that a full-blown renovation is NOT in the cards right now. Here’s a revised reprint …

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» Rugs, Window treatments

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