tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post6075206746892939557..comments2024-03-28T01:39:53.154-04:00Comments on The Peak of Chic®: Curtain CallThe Peak of Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-55724592544115286562013-11-06T07:21:33.821-05:002013-11-06T07:21:33.821-05:00"Proper" curtains such as are treacherou..."Proper" curtains such as are treacherous ground, b/c they can be difficult to get right (I have seen recent examples of tails and swags that don't work, and remind one of conference room curtains). Perhaps that's another reason they fell out of favor. You are right that curtains such as these might be more palatable to 21st c tastes if done in casual fabrics: slubby linen, seersucker (!!). In the end it's all about the mix, isn't it ? The John Fowler curtains work because they off set the heaviness of the antiques and gorgeous paneling. Fancy curtains in a dining room might be too trad, but in a casual living room or bed room, just right.<br /><br />Thanks for an inspiring post! Rachelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-85807619609709658392013-11-05T13:18:07.968-05:002013-11-05T13:18:07.968-05:00Great post Jennifer! I love these drapery and thi...Great post Jennifer! I love these drapery and this will not fall on deaf ears! Beautiful! Oh and thank you for putting me on your blogroll! I feel so honored! Lisa Mendehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704739937051951215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-83724064189285608262013-11-05T09:19:10.395-05:002013-11-05T09:19:10.395-05:00Love Mario's curtains..and that screen! SWOON!...Love Mario's curtains..and that screen! SWOON!Ivy Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10534759584188444219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-90667426394260569202013-11-04T23:38:48.106-05:002013-11-04T23:38:48.106-05:00LOVE LOVE LOVE!LOVE LOVE LOVE!Alan Daileynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-63115169399240051212013-11-04T19:05:11.309-05:002013-11-04T19:05:11.309-05:00You are most welcome!You are most welcome!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-40106733284011922322013-11-04T19:04:55.032-05:002013-11-04T19:04:55.032-05:00Deeda Blair has the best curtains! I'm gettin...Deeda Blair has the best curtains! I'm getting serious curtain-envy here.The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-40714053565707958302013-11-04T19:04:11.292-05:002013-11-04T19:04:11.292-05:00Mattie, Yes, indeed they were beautifully made. I...Mattie, Yes, indeed they were beautifully made. I have a feeling that they came from a North Carolina estate. That's just a guess, though.The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-29317123932784626242013-11-04T19:03:39.328-05:002013-11-04T19:03:39.328-05:00Tammy, Here's hoping that these curtains do ma...Tammy, Here's hoping that these curtains do make a comeback soon!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-80058925007979660432013-11-04T19:03:10.999-05:002013-11-04T19:03:10.999-05:00So happy for you that you still have such lovely c...So happy for you that you still have such lovely curtains! I wish that my apartment's interior architecture was conducive to such curtains. Sigh...The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-8109816057312252182013-11-04T19:01:26.893-05:002013-11-04T19:01:26.893-05:00I absolutely love a Maltese Cross embellishment. ...I absolutely love a Maltese Cross embellishment. So luxe and resplendent.The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-34919757353012563852013-11-04T18:59:21.363-05:002013-11-04T18:59:21.363-05:00Great minds think alike!Great minds think alike!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-7669469165859139322013-11-04T18:59:09.746-05:002013-11-04T18:59:09.746-05:00Yes! I especially love an ornate shade in a powde...Yes! I especially love an ornate shade in a powder room.The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-85678850505080912162013-11-04T18:58:45.889-05:002013-11-04T18:58:45.889-05:00Stefan, it is ridiculous! When did "pretty&...Stefan, it is ridiculous! When did "pretty" become a bad word??The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-78899979257294951082013-11-04T18:58:23.722-05:002013-11-04T18:58:23.722-05:00Mario is currently one of the best curtain designe...Mario is currently one of the best curtain designers around.The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-31664736016121974412013-11-04T18:57:51.335-05:002013-11-04T18:57:51.335-05:00Linda, That's a good point. Here's hoping...Linda, That's a good point. Here's hoping that the recovery for all comes soon!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-72964590441343041592013-11-04T17:05:51.717-05:002013-11-04T17:05:51.717-05:00Absolutely gorgeous, thank you for the lovely remi...Absolutely gorgeous, thank you for the lovely reminder of the magic that can be conjured with draperies! Cristina Hadzihttp://cristinahadzi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-50915905036906405972013-11-04T16:48:31.127-05:002013-11-04T16:48:31.127-05:00More Deeda Blair curtains: http://www.nytimes.com...More Deeda Blair curtains: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/06/02/t-magazine/02well-blair.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-35234822210430272672013-11-04T14:51:30.554-05:002013-11-04T14:51:30.554-05:00I miss beautiful curtains more than I can begin to...I miss beautiful curtains more than I can begin to say, and if John Fowler was the king, then Mario is definitely the crown prince. No pun intended as I purposely left out the word "chintz". Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-29124365100666285492013-11-04T12:52:53.023-05:002013-11-04T12:52:53.023-05:00Not only were the curtains you saw beautiful but t...Not only were the curtains you saw beautiful but they appeared to be beautifully made. Thank you so much for lifting my spirits today with these gorgeous photos of curtains that never stop amazing and enchanting me! For me, these wonderful curtains are works of art that show a craftsmanship and attention to detail that can be just as important to a room as any piece of furniture.<br />Mattie<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-58051692764643747452013-11-04T12:23:02.189-05:002013-11-04T12:23:02.189-05:00I do miss making those fabulous window treatments ...I do miss making those fabulous window treatments and I adore the last picture ! Hopefully some of it will come back, thanks Jennifer for doing your part. There are plenty of workrooms around who can still do those, just check the WCAA website if you are looking for one.Tammy@InStitcheshttp://www.bgcustomwindows.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-4974717219665785252013-11-04T10:51:07.989-05:002013-11-04T10:51:07.989-05:00There is nothing like beautiful curtains to finish...There is nothing like beautiful curtains to finish a room. I still have some styled similarly to these and I still love them dearly - they suit my house and the rooms in which they reside. They, and their rooms, have stood the test of time. They're terribly expensive to make and so few workrooms of curtain ladies still exist that even know where to begin on curtains such as these. srbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02856563845261571825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-4981526573029548582013-11-04T10:32:24.558-05:002013-11-04T10:32:24.558-05:00I too love more formal curtains. The Bruce's ...I too love more formal curtains. The Bruce's curtain is a bit over the top EXCEPT for that particular room, where the curtains must hold their own against majestic interior architecture and fabulous furnishings. I think it's all about balance, the curtains should not be the only focal point in a room. The last picture says it all, elaborate curtaining in a vivid coloration, yet in complete harmony with the room and its contents. I personally love the fabric Maltese Cross as a curtain embellishment; a grand tailored bow...Quatorzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16337746034416005462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-86567572608112172852013-11-04T10:07:56.528-05:002013-11-04T10:07:56.528-05:00hmmm...this echoes my dream of swag curtaining jus...hmmm...this echoes my dream of swag curtaining just last night...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13400057149608941823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-10632819025730366342013-11-04T09:42:04.381-05:002013-11-04T09:42:04.381-05:00I love a more ornate window treatment in a kitchen...I love a more ornate window treatment in a kitchen or powder room window. Meaning I suppose a pretty Roman Shade, Valance etc.<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />The Arts by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-4901126962466684952013-11-04T09:35:20.144-05:002013-11-04T09:35:20.144-05:00I think it boils down to the fact that people are ...I think it boils down to the fact that people are now afraid of 'pretty'. Embarrassed by it even! so ridiculous...ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.com