August 22, 2011

My new roman shade

Guys! Look at the latest addition to our house: a roman shade made by Rachel Epperson, owner of The Needle Shop. When we were in Stockholm earlier this year, we found this fabric in a shop and I was instantly smitten. I think I drooled on it a little. Rachel immediately snatched it up and offered to make me present. My understanding is she went to Home Depot, bought some wooden dowels and a couple doodads, waved her arms around, and this was the result. You can't even see the drool now. It's so fantastic I can hardly stand it.

The fabric is by Almedahls, designed by Kerstin Boulogner in the 1950s. It's available by the yard at Hus & Hem or as a tablecloth at Huset. And if you live in Chicago and want to learn how to make your own roman shade, The Needle Shop has a class.

31 comments:

  1. WaitingAugust 22, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    How awesome! I would drool a bit too if I had found that fabric.

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  2. Constantly ConstanceAugust 22, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Swoon! I love it! I desperately need to make roman shades for my office. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. The Needle ShopAugust 22, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    It's simply the coolest fabric ever.

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  4. BethAugust 22, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    It's lovely!

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  5. The Glamorous HousewifeAugust 22, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Wonderful! I might have to get the tablecloth.

    Thanks doll,
    The Glamorous Housewife

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  6. jen duncanAugust 22, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    It is wonderful...that fabric is PERFECT in your room. Remember, for your readers who can't take the class locally, I have a pretty popular roman blind how-to posted here: http://jenduncan.typepad.com/whats_new/2008/11/roman-blind-tutorial-in-20-pictures-or-less.html
    :-)

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  7. Grandma GAugust 22, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Wow! You have a great friend there! AND a great roman shade!

    You do need to learn to stop the drooling, however.

    Mum

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  8. ElisaAugust 22, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    That fabric is AMAZING! And so fun :D

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  9. Grandma GAugust 22, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Jen Duncan... I've had your tutorial bookmarked since day one, but haven't gotten around to trying it yet. It's now added to my Pinterest board. Someday.... !

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  10. CaseyAugust 22, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    The shade looks very sharp! And the tiny foxes are so cool. Great fabric find!

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  11. Crazy Mom!August 22, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Love the little foxes

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  12. NathalieAugust 22, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    It is fantastic, love the fabric!!!... anytime you mention The Needle Shop I wish there was one closer to me... :( I would love to take classes there!

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  13. Littletree Designs // RebeccaAugust 22, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Cute fabric and the little foxes are orange!x

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  14. Heather BoissonneauAugust 22, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Very nice! That is some super-cool fabric! I have the fabric and supplies to make four of them for various rooms in my house, I wish she had a tutorial...

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  15. Karissa {Tragic and Lovely}August 22, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    That is fantastic! Do you think she'd let people order them from her? Love your fabric.

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  16. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Great shade, and I like the little peak on your top moulding!

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  17. Chelsea StrongAugust 22, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Omg, I LOVE the little orange foxes.

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  18. NicoleAugust 22, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Oh my gosh... that fabric... *shares in your drooling*

    I was already smitten but when I scrolled down and saw that the orange bits were foxes...!!!

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  19. HelloAugust 22, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Just wanted to say Hi and tel you how much I love your blog. You have so many cool ideas and a great writing style.

    I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. You can check out this post to accept!

    http://katescurios.blogspot.com/2011/08/versatile-blogger-award.html

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  20. able mabelAugust 22, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Roman shades are easy and fun! Love it!!

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  21. michelle @ this little lightAugust 22, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Okay, "roman blind" just got added to the Fall to-do list...that is gorgeous! LOVE the fabric!

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  22. KatieAugust 22, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    That fabric is so fabulous!

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  23. UnknownAugust 22, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Those orange foxes are adorable! Love!

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  24. VanessaAugust 22, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Oh my orange, that is gorgeous. You are a lucky lady. BTW - I do see a little drool mark...

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  25. JessaAugust 22, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I love it! I've been drooling over that fabric for over a year now. In fact I posted about a table cloth made from it (from New House Textiles) when I first started my blog. Awesome!

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  26. NinaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Wow, that is AWESOME!! Love it!

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  27. ElsaAugust 23, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Oh, how lovely! I'm impressed with the results --- kudos to your friend! The color and print look great in that space.

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  28. GunhildAugust 24, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    I love it! Perhaps you know but the pattern is based on the story of the fox looking up on the rowanberries realizing he can't reach them, comforting himself saying "they are sour ". Meaning; they are hard to reach and its probably not worht it anyway!
    So now you know why the fabric is called "Sour said the fox"!

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  29. Jessica JonesAugust 24, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Ah ha! I knew the name of the fabric, but not the story. Thank you, Gunhild!

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  30. Las Flores del SurAugust 28, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    I love the roman shade, the fabric, the paint color of the room, the gorgeous light of the room, the inviting desk, the cowboy´s poster... everything!! I absolutely could have a studio like that one :) Thanks for sharing and congrats for having a place that beautiful!

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  31. SparklePawSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    ohmygod that FABRIC! the foxes are delightful!

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