Tips For Curtains

Curtains provide us with much needed privacy. Many people use them to ensure that they cannot be observed by others. They are devices that shield us and add a measure of security. After all, when we can be seen, we feel vulnerable. Curtains, whether draperies to block out the world, or shower curtains to bathe ourselves in private, allow us to feel confident that we are, by and large, alone in our surroundings.

Draperies to keep the world at bay

Window coverings seem to be some of the very first purchases when one is buying a new home. This is because there are very few people who want to live in a fishbowl. The use of a curtain to prevent others from looking in can add a sense of security to the home, like being wrapped in a blanket. While not a particular concern during the day, many people like to have the darkness shut out by a drapery at night.

Shower curtains for more necessary privacy

While it is possible to shower without a curtain, most people prefer to use one. Not only because it prevents water from making a mess of the bathroom, but also because nudity is associated with vulnerability. It is nice to feel that one can wash oneself without the fear of someone else watching, even if that someone else is a significant other.

When in the shower, it is possible to feel alone. Many people consider that “their” time. A private time to just let the worries of the day wash away. The use of a curtain when showering fulfils not only a practical purpose, but a psychological one as well.

Many people like to choose window coverings and shower curtains to help them achieve privacy and feel safe. Additionally, most people make their drapery and curtain choices based on how they will look in the home, or what goes well with their personality. A person likes to know that drapes are a good and integrated part of the whole home. Indeed, in today’s world, to create a truly comfortable home you need a curtain.

Choosing Your Curtains For Kitchen

Choosing Your Curtains For Kitchen

Any one who loves their kitchen would want to have big windows to let in the golden rays. It is no surprise that with the increase in human density,buildings that sprung up tend to steal the light which would otherwise shower your kitchen. It is therefore very important that you choose your curtainsin your kitchen wisely.

The most important aspect is to be aware of the theme of the kitchen and ensure that the kitchen curtains are align to it. You caneither choose to make your own curtains or get those that are ready made or even custom made in the market.

Do remember not to make your curtains too outstanding if you do not want to outshine the beauty of your cabinets and cooking stove which you might spend a great deal of money in.

So how then would you be able to choose a suitable curtain for your kitchen? There are 3 different aspect to make a good kitchen curtain.

- Texture
- Colour
- Shape

These aspect are what it takes for your curtain to not only play a significant role in beautifying your kitchen, but also they are guild lines to make surethat your curtains fit into your kitchen nicely.

Textures: Different rooms calls for different textures hence it is critical that the texture of your kitchen curtains are properly thought of. A rich texturecombine with lustrous colours would be quite a knock out provided it fits the dominent colour in your kitchen.

On the other hand, if you are seeking a graceful touch, the elegant texture would do the trick in embodying it to create the ambience fit for a princess

Colour: Usually the colour for curtains for the kitchen would mostly be bright so as to create a radiant look. Afterall cooking in a dull environment doesaffects the taste of the food. Do remember to harmonise the colour of the curtains with the texture. You will know it when it feels right.

Shape: When you have decide on the colour and texture, it is advisable that you check the shape of your kitchen curtains. Although size plays a part in the overall effect of the curtains, the shape has an even more essential role. Remember, your curtains have to take on the design and layout of the room and notthe other way around.

It is easier to change your curtains then it is to change the whole kitchen. Experiment with the different combination to see which onewould bring out the best of your kitchen.

Enough said. If you have a desire to make your kitchen full of favour, the tips provided would be the seasoning to spice up your kitchen. Remember, likethere are more then one way to cook a chicken, there would be a variety of effects you can stir up by experimenting with different kitchen curtains

Kitchen Curtains

About Country Style Kitchen Curtains

· Country kitchen curtains add a feeling of warmth and comfort to just about any room. Whether adorning a bay window in the kitchen or an expanse of pane in the breakfast nook, these delicate window hangings are an ideal way to set the mood. Without speaking too loudly or overshadowing other elements of decor, they make the home environment seem all the more friendly and inviting.

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· Kitchen curtains are notoriously difficult to choose. It goes without saying that you want something stylish and sophisticated, but it can be really difficult to envision what a particular window treatment will look like when it's installed at home. Sometimes what seems perfect and homey in the showroom will seem bland and over bearing in your kitchen. At other times, a bit of embellishment that initially seems appealing can come across as gaudy or overdone once it's actually hung.

The Kitchen Curtain Solution

· Although there's no easy answer to this dilemma, some bets are safer than others. In particular, it's hard to go wrong with classic designs. Country curtains are one such option, and there are a number of fabrics and designs, such as gingham check curtains and eyelet tier and swag sets, that one can safely choose to brighten and enhance the kitchen area.

· Indeed, one of the most compelling features of country prints is the warmth they exude. They conjure images of sunny days and simpler times and create an indelibly homey climate that is hard to get with other window treatments. Although the designs and styles are remarkably varied these days, they are linked by a common intimacy and warmth that will surely add to any home.

Kitchen Curtains

When it comes to selecting curtains for your kitchen, practicality is of utmost important. Not only does the material have to match the counter tops and the cabinets it also has to be light and easy to clean and maintain.

Selecting the right pattern, texture, design and color of curtain is also equally important. Your curtains should match the theme of the kitchen. For instance, if you have a country style kitchen you can't have new age design curtains.

Color is another important decision. If you want to optimize the sunlight entering your kitchen then select a white or a light colored curtain. This will let the sunlight filter through it and block the glare. You will have to be careful while selecting light colors. For instance if you put up a light blue curtain, your kitchen will look blue when the curtains are drawn. The color of the light will change depending on the weather. It is a good idea to test the curtain material of your choice on a sunny day to see if you like the effect and like it enough for it to be a part of your kitchen. Dark, heavy materials will make your kitchen look small and choose them only if you want to block sunlight from your kitchen. Light curtains are easy to wash and therefore easy to maintain. Dark curtains may hide stains but if they are heavy, washing them will be labor intensive.

Tailor the curtains based on the size of the windows. Long flowing curtains may work well in your living room but may ruin the look of your kitchen. Big curtains will draw all attention and the hard work you put into designing your kitchen may be lost.

Curtains provides detailed information about curtains, window curtains, kitchen curtains, beaded curtains and more. Curtains is the sister site of Candle Chandeliers.

Monday, January 9, 2012

A heartbreaking story...

Desperate mother has baby induced early so she can meet her dying 10-year-old sister

Loss of little Katy's smile alerted her mother to spectre of illness
Baby Scarlet brings the cancer-stricken schoolgirl happiness
Family seek radical help from Australia to save their daughter

By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 2:15 AM on 7th January 2012

Me and my little sister: Katy Holmes, from Lancashire, cuddles baby Scarlet, the baby her mother delivered early so that she could meet her before she succumbs to an inoperable terminal brain tumour

Me and my little sister: Katy Holmes cuddles baby Scarlet, the baby her mother delivered early so that she could meet her before she succumbs to an inoperable terminal brain tumour

A heavily pregnant mother took the heartbreaking decision to induce her child early so that her unborn daughter could meet her dying older sister.

Paula Holmes, from Penwortham, near Preston, Lancashire, asked doctors to deliver baby Scarlet three weeks early to allow cancer-stricken Katy the chance to meet her little sister.

Katy, 10, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour in October and as her condition deteriorated Paula and husband David were afraid she would not meet the new addition to their family.

Paula said: 'The realisation that I was pregnant and that Katy might not get to see the baby was terrifying. My consultant agreed to do it without hesitation.'

And she added: 'Katy loves Scarlet, and seems to have a special way with her. All we have to do is put Scarlet in her arms and she starts smiling.'

Until a few weeks before her diagnosis Katy had been a happy and healthy child, but it was a mother's instinct that led Paula to take Katy to the family doctor.

As Paula and David watched a normally beaming Katy receive a school certificate they immediately noticed that something was amiss with their usually smiling little girl.

Paula added: 'Katy is the type of child who always has a smile on her face, and has a happy nature.

'But when the headteacher gave her the certificate, she did not smile or even flinch. She just looked sad, which was really out of character.

'My mother’s instinct sent alarm bells ringing, and I knew there was something seriously wrong.

'I took Katy straight to the GP and said, ‘You’re going to think I’m mad, but I am really worried as Katy isn’t smiling anymore’.'

Katy first began to mention that she had been suffering from blurred vision and headaches shortly after starting Year Six at St Mary Magdalene's Primary School as head girl.

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Paula explained: 'We have a history of headaches in the family, so did not suspect anything abnormal. But we took Katy to the GP straight away just in case.

“The doctor thought it could be migraines, and asked us to keep a week-long diary of Katy’s headaches.

Support: Katy, centre, with her family, from left, brother Craig, 19, mother Paula , baby sister Scarlet, brother Lee, 24, sister Charley, 8, dad David and sister Kelly, 27

Support: Katy, centre, with baby Scarlet and sister Charley, 8, from left, mother Paula, brother Craig, 19, brother Lee, 24, dad David and sister Kelly, 27.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

PUPILS from Katy’s school and family and friends have been fund-raising so that she could draw up a wishlist of things she would like to do.
Her requests have been modest and although it has been possible to grant them she has not been well enough to take part.

Paula explains: 'St Mary Magdalene School have been absolutely fantastic, and pupils have had non-uniform days, bingo nights, cake stalls and all sorts of fund-raising events for Katy.
'Family and friends have done so much, too, and the community has really pulled together. Katy has never been extravagant, and appreciates the small things in life.

'When we asked her what she wanted more than anything, she asked to go to the Trafford Centre in Manchester to see the lights. But she wasn’t even well enough to do this.

'Other things she wanted was to go on a husky dog sleigh ride, go to the Sandcastle Water Park in Blackpool and to go to Beamish.
'She also really wanted to go to see The Lion King in London, and The Wish Foundation arranged for her to do this, but again, she was too ill and couldn’t go.

“But just days later, we had the school assembly, and the lack of a smile made me head straight back to the doctors.”
Katy was sent to the Royal Preston Hospital for a CT scan ordered by her GP and it came back clear.

The little girl then left for a few days on a school trip but when she returned a teacher expressed concern that while taking a photograph of Katy she had noticed that something didn't seem right with one of her eyes.

Paula rushed her daughter to A&E where doctors performed an MRI scan revealing a brain tumour.

Further investigation revealed that the tumour was embedded in the brain stem which was why it had not appeared on the first scan.

It was after the schoolgirl had been sent to the Royal Manchester Childrens' Hospital that the family were told the devastating news that because of the type of cancer and its location the tumour was inoperable and that the only course of treatment was radiotherapy.

Katy was given between six and nine months to live.

David said: 'It is the worst and most aggressive type of brain tumour there is.'

The self-employed upholsterer added: 'To be told our daughter had it, and that it couldn’t be operated on, was the worst news we could have heard.'

The family have not told Katy that the condition is terminal.

Her parents have been told three times times that they should say their goodbyes but Katy has pulled through on each occasion.

She is now being cared for at Derian House Children's Hospice in Chorley, Lancashire.

The family are now pursuing their last hope by trying to contact Dr Charles Teo in Australia who is known for making bold medical decisions.

Paula says: 'We are utterly desperate now, and need whatever help we can get. We feel totally helpless as Katy’s life ebbs away.

'Our beautiful daughter is fighting and astounding medics, so we owe it to her to do everything humanly possible to help her fight.

'If this was a war, and Katy was sent to fight, as a mother I would be right in front of her, protecting her from oncoming troops.

'It is no different now, except I don’t actually know what I can do, or how to do it.'

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