My Bunting Solution
In our house in Spain we have a naya. This is a Valencian word for a sun-glazed terrace used for dining. I guess similar to a conservatory in UK although these areas generally have no glass and are just open porch areas.
Here is a picture of ours.
If you look closely you will see that we have curtain poles above the windows but no curtains. This is because my husband hates curtains and did not want to obstruct the view. Understandably, I am sure you will agree. When we bought the house we removed the curtains but the poles have always remained some 5 years later. And they have always irritated me! I always felt that they should have something hanging from them and also wanted to have some colour in there. Hence, whilst my husband was away for a couple of weeks I sprung into action and made some bunting to hang from them.
Well, what do you think? For me it feels a little like I am in a tea tent at a summer bazaar. And I love it! I now have my colour and I have dressed those poor bare curtain poles. I was very excited about my husband’s return and couldn’t wait for his reaction. And what do you think his reaction was??????? Well, I will tell you. There was no reaction whatsoever! And why? Because he didn’t even notice! Well, there’s a man for you. After two days I felt compelled to point it out to him and his reaction was, “Oh, yes, I hadn’t noticed”. And that was it. No opinion and no praise for my beautiful inspiration. But at least I have my wonderful bunting that I love and at least no complaints.
What do you think? Do you like it? I could do with some unbiased feedback. And if you do like my idea and would like to know how I made them I will add a post a little later to show you my method.
OK. I am off for a cuppa in my tea tent now. Adios!
1Susan
wrote on 27 February 2013 at 14:07
I think your bunting is a very clever idea – and most certainly better than the bare poles. Typical male!
2Pat
wrote on 27 February 2013 at 14:26
I think it is very cute and it gives me an idea for my porch. We also have bare curtain rods (not as nice as yours) that need something done with them. Thanks for getting me to thinking.
3Sandi
wrote on 27 February 2013 at 14:37
I love your bunting idea! It adds a nice touch of color. Men can be funny.
I love your porch, such a pretty place to sit and sew or read.
4Magdalena
wrote on 27 February 2013 at 14:54
Me encanta tu idea, los colores están fabulosos. Alegra tu espacio y al mismo tiempo no quita lo hermoso del exterior.
5Heleen Groot
wrote on 27 February 2013 at 14:54
I love your bunting. Nice shots of colour there! I wouldn’t put curtains in that room…..what a waste of sun and beautiful views that would be. This is perfect! Come to think of it, you may have found the answer to the age-old question: Where should I hang my mini-quilts……. Well done you!
6BGM59
wrote on 27 February 2013 at 14:57
J’aime beaucoup, c’est une super idée! Moi non plus je n’aime pas les rideaux et quel dommage de gâcher cette vue!
7roxane
wrote on 27 February 2013 at 15:00
What a good idea ! il love it !
8CARELI
wrote on 27 February 2013 at 15:44
Me encanta tu idea, muy bonitos los banderines y a tu esposo le gustará!
Abrazos desde Colombia!
9maria wilson
wrote on 27 February 2013 at 15:45
Love the Bunting around the room…
10wendy bontempelli
wrote on 27 February 2013 at 17:45
Your bunting looks fresh and I love the colours you have used, my favourites. Lucky your husband isn’t Italian, they notice and have strong opinions on everything in the home. Really good as long as they like what you’ve done !
11Elena
wrote on 27 February 2013 at 18:57
Bonita vista !!! mejor sin cortinas
Saludos
Elena
12Sandi
wrote on 27 February 2013 at 20:24
I think your bunting idea is a brilliant one – I love the the no curtain look too espcecially when one has such a beautiful view..
13Donna Mann
wrote on 27 February 2013 at 22:33
I feel rather stupid! For me a bunting refers to a baby item. Since we have a new grandson-1 week old- I checked in to see what you had made. Not expecting this. So, I will look up the word ‘bunting’. Anyway, I love it. Just enough for some color but not too much! Great job!
Donna in Mason OH USA
14Donna Mann
wrote on 27 February 2013 at 22:46
Well, I checked the word bunting! I love to learn new things-even at my age-73! Buntings are what you made and baby items. So, I love your buntings and I love the bunting I may buy for little Gabriel!
15LindaB
wrote on 27 February 2013 at 23:31
Your bunting is beautiful…what a difference it has made…a much happier room now…I like that you made them different sizes as well…men are funny creatures ..LOL…as they say men are from Mars and women from Venus….LindaB
16Yasmin
wrote on 28 February 2013 at 0:19
Muy lindo te ha quedado. Por supuesto que ahora se ve mucho mejor con los banderines.
Saludos,
Yasmin
17Sheila
wrote on 28 February 2013 at 0:39
I love it , it really gives just that little finish to the windows without interfering with the view . Great job!!
18Eulalia Isabel
wrote on 28 February 2013 at 5:31
Hermosa casa, felicidades.
saludos
19Jolley
wrote on 28 February 2013 at 11:18
Completely unbiased feedback…..brilliant, couldn’t be better, there but not there, you can appreciate it and your husband isn’t irritated by it.
Not sure Plato had coloured patchwork bunting in mind when he said(what became)’Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder’, but it fits.
And it gives me an idea for my headboard
20Jowyn Jenson
wrote on 28 February 2013 at 12:26
Love your bunting on poles and the fact that the triangles are different sizes. Clever and beautiful
21Gwendolyn
wrote on 1 March 2013 at 11:14
Love your idea.My husband is the same he does not like net curtains,but I have managed to get them in the bedroom.!!!
22Sandra in Roche
wrote on 3 March 2013 at 18:46
loved the bunting Lesley. Colour always makes everyone feel good, if they notice. Martin would not notice either. Mi encanta. Adios Sandra xx
23Anna
wrote on 4 March 2013 at 11:53
Wow, wonderful idea and result! Men… I don’t know why they don’t see these little but lovely details!
24SuperMomNoCape
wrote on 4 March 2013 at 15:56
The bunting is the perfect solution for those curtain rods. What a great idea!