The home improvements continue

Today, I wasn't feeling too well so I decided to skip my day's planned outings and stay at home. However, I also didn't feel like just sitting around, watching movies or reading. So I decided to tackle a project I've been wanting to complete (well, technically I've been wanting to start it and then complete it but you get what I'm saying).

Several things happened to get me to this place.
1. My kitchen has yellow tiles on the counter tops and teal/aqua/turquoise (what's the difference, really?) accents. It's super cute but I have very little counter space so when I moved in I got additional cabinets. I'm not crazy about them because they're open all around. Here's a pic of the kitchen. (Cabinets are not seen in this shot.)


2. Several months ago I found some cute fabric online at spoonflower.com (check it out for custom printed fabric and fun craft ideas!). It's turquoise with yellow dots. I supplemented it with some plain yellow fabric.


3. When I was at Ikea recently to pick up some the rug for my new home office (see home office post), I saw a nifty idea for hanging curtains that I decided to adapt for my kitchen cabinets.


4. I have a functioning sewing machine again!! A 30-year old Bernina that was in desperate need of being taken for a test run. (Thanks again for a great Christmas gift Mom!)



And that, my friends brings us to the project of today: making curtains for my kitchen cabinets.




And for the full effect: Before and After