They look better than my mockup (as I had a feeling they would). I haven’t been this pleased with a purchase in a long time! It took two and a half years, but I finally have curtains for the library that I love.
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128 comments
Debbie Givens
Hi! I love your curtains also. I would really like to know where to get your book shelves or some similar. Thanks!!!
LPK Creations
The gold and black match really well. I love it!
Julie
Your cat looks a lot like mine. They could be twins if it wasn’t for nose, my cat’s is all black. You can see a pic of him on the about page on my blog:
http://ohyoucraftygal.blogspot.com/p/about.html.
Also love the curtains. :)
Christine - Handmade Evolution
I love this room! It looks like the perfect space to read or get a little work done. I do love your curtains, but I especially like the glass bookshelves. It makes the books look so polished….
Dorie
Lovely room. Lovely curtains, are they bought or made? Can I ask where the black lamp is from? I have been looking for something just like that, but I cannot find it anywhere. Everything I found is too tall.
Liene Stevens
I love love these curtains! Beautiful!
Kim
Beautiful curtains – they really make the room!! Stunning!
I am considering them for my bedroom and was wondering how much light comes through? Are they opaque?
Paige
Beautiful and perfect for the room! Don’t you just love Anthro?
amanda
I am utterly obsessed with your blog! So many inspiring and beautiful things (your little girl, especially!). I found your blog while searching for handmade curtain inspiration… I’m making some today!
I totally have home envy… your bungalow is so amazing!
Anyways, hope all is well! Im sure Ill be back often.
Chelsea
I agree, they do look even better than the mock up…and I thought that looked good! And I LOVE your library, makes me want to get one!!
Teresa
Absolute perfection. And what a library!
kelly
http://tearinguphouses.blogspot.com/2009/10/congratulations.html
oops! here is the proper link! are you happy with the quality of the anthropologie ones? i have a girlfriend who loves their linens.
kelly
I am on the hunt for curtains for our new house (http://tearinguphouses.blogspot.com/2009/10/congratulations.html). These turned out lovely.
p.s. I was born in Oak Park! Great neighborhood!
Kelly
Ann
Awww, baby Brandon is so cute— I teared up it reminded me so of my daughter when she was that age– loved her excersaucer too– time flies she’s now 13!!!! And yes she is definitely saying “mah-ma” :) OH, and yes I love those curtains too– like your style a lot.
The Pocket Stylist
LOVE these curtains!!
holly
kitties! yours are super cute.
Kristin
Love the curtains! I’m obsessed with that print!
Nancy
Love it! This room could be in a magazine!
katelynjane
You’ve inspired me to keep buying something till it just WORKS. These are amazing curtians, much better than the other attempts. They look like they belong. In a comfy, cozy, creative way.
Jenn from The Home Decorating Company
These curtains work perfectly!
susan
You know, as much as I loved the other ones you had up I have to agree; these are perfect for the space.
I just love your house
Good job :)
Down Pillow
They really do look fabulous! I love the bold fabric you chose :)
A Merry Mishap
Can I ask where you bought your chair?
The curtains turned out great!
Amanda
Those are fabulous, I agree!
.amanda.
yeap, you said it! They are perfect! I adore them. Enjoying gazing at them!
Lisa
I must admit, I was skeptical when I saw the mockup, but they look awesome! It really ties the room together nicely.
Christina
They look fantastic!. I was very Meh about the mock-up version, but they just look so good in your room. :O)
Sandi
Love them! I must visit the new Anthropologie store in London to have a look for myself. Lovely room!
katrina
SO….
I live in Notre Dame country {fairly close to you}
would you please, OH PLEASE come decorate my house!
Seriously, It is georgeous!
Sharon
They are PERFECT. Love them … and glad you are so happy after the wait.
Leslie
WOW! I don’t usually post, but just loved this. What a great find – the room looks just fantastic!
Christina
It’s amazing that two architects living in the same house (my husband and I) don’t have our apartment looking half as nice as yours! Any time you want to visit San Francisco for a lesson in fabulous decorating I’d love to have you! Our place is just so white I can’t stand it anymore. Thanks for all of your inspiration.
Bundled
Wow … the curtains look fabulous!! I would love to know the name of the dark paint color in the library :)
Jeanee
YAY!!! Finally.
So worth the wait.
Montanna
I just love the “etc” in your bookcase! It makes me want to get a bookcase just to put something like that in it! <3
Montanna
(http://love-bmlb.blogspot.com)
Nycia
I love them!!
Karen
Fabulous, as usual! Love the graphic choice, especially in brown and white!
natalyn
Those are gorgeous.
Terri
The curtains are gorgeous and your library is absolute perfection. How do you manage to always get it just right? I’m so envious (in a friendly way, though). :)
gwen
Did you already say where you got these and I missed it?
thanks!
jbhat
I think they look simply perfect. Your vision was right on…as usual!
red lipstick style
They are lovely!
Sara
Wow, these kind of took my breath away, they are so gorgeous!
Down and Out Chic
WOW! just beautiful.
Rebecca
they look amazing!
Amanda
They look fantastic! Great choice.
daily decorator
Anthropologie has such great finds! Is that library a converted attic space?
~Tracy
mybluesofa
definitely amazing, better than the mockup…thanks for the inspiration.
Natalie
WOW those curtains are amazing!! They seriously look perfect in here. Great find :)
Holly @ Lucitebox
Nice curtains!
I have a question–where did you get your “etc.” thingy?
My mother had that (in plaster) in an olive green during the ’70s. I’ve been trying to find one for awhile. It’s not very easy to search “etc.” on eBay, as you might imagine.
Heather Carr
I would say those are pretty perfect.
Kariane
I thought you were slightly crazy for not liking the past two options, BUT after seeing these new ones, I see that you were right to hold out. They. Look. Perfect.
tracie @ {tsj} photography
gorgeous!!! breathtakingly gorgeous!
kate "the proprietress"
i ADORE them! you make we want to redecorate my whole house!!
Silviamagnolia
oh wow!! double wowww these curtains are great! I love your tastes :-) fantastic so simple and so classy
attygreen13
love ’em! where’d you get the mustard yellow throw on the chair? i’ve been hunting down one …
Miss B
I just love your eye, I would have NEVER chosen these, probably would have walked right by them and then BANG you make perfection. You are such an inspiration Miss Nicole!
Amnah
Gorgeous. Such a lovely corner.
Cassie
Oh wow, they are so pretty! I always go with neutral solid colours for my curtains but you have inspired me to try prints! I think they look perfect in your library. :)
Suzanne
Those curtains look great!! I absolutely love this room. Everything looks so perfect, yet comfortable and useable. Clearly the pets like it too!
Nikki
Decor is art – if it has aesthetic value to you than it’s worth its investment value. You obviously love them, so that’s what counts. Excellent!
oneshotbeyond
dynamite impact!
Dasha
Amazing!
young
So great! Looks very nice.
Mefi
oooo. lovely. what an eye you have for things like this.
Nuit
Nicole! this is PERFECTION. I love’em. There’s nothing better than knowing you’ve made a smart purchase, congrats!
Alaina
I’ve been eyeing those curtains for some time…and they look lovely in your home!
Jane
Those curtains look amazing! I also love the Billy Buttons in the Orla Kiely vase (right?!). Anyways, well done. The room, per your usual, looks perfect!
Cristina
Do the pets normally hang out up there or did they join you because they knew you were taking photos? My cats seem to hang out in the room I am getting ready to take photos of, hehe.
Lindsey
Nicole, those curtains look great! They really look perfect in the room…congrats on finally finding your perfect curtains!
{ Lindsey }
http://greatfullday.blogspot.com
Allison
The library looks great! I love that your cat is posing perfectly and that (s)he matches the curtains!
I’m glad to see mine aren’t the only ones that think ALL the furniture is for them :)
Tessa
Wow those are the perfect curtains! They compliment the room so well in terms of design and tone. Congratulations :) I’m going to be moving into my own apartment soon (without roommates!) so I think I’ll be spending a lot of time looking through your archives!
micah
They are perfect! Love it!
Jen Caputo
Stunning choice! That room is spectacular! Right down to my favorite black & white accessory – the kitty!
Jessica at Lavender and Lilies
I love them. They are perfect for that space.
Vanessa
OMG, They look amazing — right out of a magazine! :) *Swoon!
Diane James Home
We love your library and the color brown. Is there anything that doesn’t go with chocolate?? It looks like even pets do!
Sara
Stunning, absolutely stunning. You have great taste.
Morgan
WOW! You’re not kidding – they look fantastic! I don’t remember your walls being so dark in there but they are sharp! Is that black or brown on the walls? I’m guessing its brown…
Making it Lovely
They’re a rich dark brown – “Afternoon Tea” by Pittsburgh Paints.
Jeannine @ Small and Chic
They look so lovely! Your photography is wonderful, too. :)
Lisa
They look great! Really pulls the whole room together.
In Honor Of Design
They are a perfect match!! gorgeous
Rebekah Coleman-Brahler
LOVELY!!! the yellow and chocolate look so great together in this room.
sarah h.
oh my goodness, i LOVE them! such a strong, fun statement.
question: where did you get the little yellow things that are coming out of that fun vase? i’ve been on the hunt for something similar. and does your cat have no interest in them? :) pretty much anything i stick in a vase, my cat wants to snack on, whether it’s real or not.
Making it Lovely
Those are dried billy buttons, and my cats actually do leave them alone.
Scientific Housewife
Wow, I absolutely love your library! It’s so beautiful and warm! The curtains are gorgeous!
Alisha
Wow! That last shot is fabulous. Especially with your perfect model of a cat. :)
Melissa
Love them! They look perfect and so rich.
Catty
It DOES take a long time to find the right curtains/window treatment. I am so glad you are please with your choice. They look great!
RisaJ
They look sooo good! Great choice!
amyrks
Those look fantastic, as does the rest of the room. Wow!
dawn
WOW! The curtains are fabulous- well worth the wait!
Love the cats and dog too- adorable. You are brave to have two cats, a dog AND a baby!
Making it Lovely
We actually have a third cat too!
Jessica @ Black.White.Yellow
Way to be persistent, they really do look perfect.
Kerri
Oh no, I missed the black kitty and the dog in your second photo – love them too!! I could not leave them out. :)
Kerri
Wow, they look great!! And I love your kitty. :)
Jenn
They’re fantastic. I love the room! Great job.
heather
Beautiful! I love graphic drapery panels! I’m doing graphic panels in my living room/dining room!
What type of camera do you use? Your photos always look great!
Making it Lovely
Thanks! I use a Canon Digital Rebel XT.
Jess
Those are fantastic! I love them! Are those bookshelf’s from Ikea? We are planning to do a library room eventually and I am keeping notes!
Making it Lovely
Yep, those are Billy bookshelves and doors.
sarah pjs
Wow! Those look amazing! Now I’m second-guessing the ones I just bought…
Sarah
LOVE the curtains! Wow!
Would you mind telling me where the chair and ottoman are from? I SO want to curl up in that room with a good read!
Making it Lovely
Those are from Crate & Barrel.
Viv
Just perfect.
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