Ah, Coffee.....

If you want to have a constant reminder of how wonderful coffee is AND you would like a really cool topper for your window, here it is! Contact a nearby coffee roastery and see if they will give you any burlap bags. They have these awesome and unique bags from the coffee farmers. I got mine from Batdorf and Bronson roastery in Atlanta and all they asked of me was to make a donation to Coffee Kids.

Okay, so now you have the bags. The rest is a breeze. I had to turn the bags sideways for most of the windows in my kitchen and lengthwise on the French doors. No sewing was involved. I cut a hole in bottom corner of the bag so that I could place a rod through it to be hung. Next, I used ribbon to tie up the swag and make more of a finished look.

I just love coffee!

Drop What You Are Doing!

Do you want a new look on your windows but don't want to spend a hand and a foot? Do you like the pictured window panel? It was around $20 and sew freaking easy!

Run up to the nearest Lowe's and get a painter's drop cloth (less than $10). I used a 6 x 9, but they have different sizes to fit your needs. If you want to add fringe, run to the fabric store and get that too. Look for a sale and coupons! Run home to your sewing machine (or stitch witchery). Sew the fringe onto the backside of the panel, on the edge. Lastly, IRON the Hades out of the panel. It was very helpful to use REAL starch during this process. To hang the panel, fold the top over so that the fringe hangs down and appears to be a valance over the panel. Making sense?? Hang the panel with clips and voila.... you have a gorgeous window treatment!!!

Be crafty with this. There are so many things you can do with a drop cloth and some trim. The options are endless!!!