Fresh Window Treatments: Drapes Made With Doilies

History always repeats itself, and in this case, it also happens to re-surface in the form of a curtain. I grew up with dozens of doilies around my home -- doilies at the dinner table, doilies on nightstands, doilies on dressers. Of course, in my own home, I've steered clear of frills and lace simply because they remind me of the dusty versions from my childhood (and face it -- no one wants to stay 13 forever!).

Yet with one glance at Michaela Scherrer's recent doily-inspired drapes and room dividers, I vowed to never close the door to my child-like decor again. After all, what's old almost always becomes new again. For more about window treatments 101, read my tips here.

Michaela Scherrer is a sought-after interior designer that specializes in the dichotomies of simplicity vs. detailed, old vs. new and feminine vs. masculine. Inspired by Japanese design, she combines her love for technological complexity with our need for a natural, simplistic state of living.

Michaela's draperies, which are available through Lisa Fontanarosa's collection, fit right in with her desire to mix things up a bit. In fact, the sheer fabrics and complex patterns act as a decorative touch, rather than a functional piece. In truth, if you own a Michaela Scherrer drape, don't expect it to shield the sun from your eyes, or even keep the local peeping Tom at bay.

Instead, you may draw a few more peeping Toms than you'd like. But don't worry; they're not looking at you -- they're looking at Michaela.

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