A Wonderful World of Windows

Just as a stunning frame accentuates artwork, a window frames a room, showcasing the world beyond and letting in healthy, mood brightening light. Whether you want to dress your windows to the nines or bare all, these four lovely looks will make your windows shine. (And not one of them requires a needle and thread!)
 

• Softly Sheer. A colorful garland of silk and dried flowers sets off simple sheers to perfection. Entwine several floral garlands (available at craft stores) into a romantic header and attach it to the curtain rod with floral wire, finishing the look with a windowsill planter filled with matching flowers. To keep a room looking fresh, change the garlands with the seasons.
   
• Beautifully Bare. Bare the windows and let the sun shine in with a no-sew swag that’s a real “glass” act. Just drape fabric over existing blinds or ready-made sheering, gathering it into sophisticated swags with special swag-maker hardware (available from QVC). You don’t even need to hem the fabric, just tuck the ends under for a look of easy elegance.
   
• Flirtily Flounced. Turn your windows into shameless flirts with this inviting look that gives sunlight the come-hither. Top store-bought print curtains and matching balloon valances with a coordinating swag of solid fabric, secured with a saucy coordinating rosette at each corner. For added romance, tie the sides with bows to make billowy Bishop’s sleeves.
   
• Fancily Filtered. For a window that’s glamorous without glare, cover the glass with a light-filtering film that looks like expensive frosted or etched glass (available at home improvement centers like Home Depot®). Finish with a fabric topper that swags stylishly across the window. To make, simply drape fabric over any curtain rod and loop it around once at each end to create poufs, then let the fabric tails cascade down on both sides.
   

No-sew curtain craft kits and hardware are available from QVC.