New Curtain Surprise
By hereandthere
@hereandthere (45651)
Philippines
August 18, 2017 2:21am CST
i'm glad i went back to this department store inside the mall.
i usually go to that department store to buy underwear, but i seem to remember seeing housewares at the back.
i checked out the curtains and was surprised to find some light sheer curtains that are colored and have designs printed on them. (not the usual plain white)
i chose the pale dusty yellow with big pink cabbage roses and green leaves and was surprised again.
they were marked down from 299.75 pesos (US$ 5.83) to 140 pesos only (US$ 2.72) and there were only 4 pieces left, the exact number i needed.
instead of 1199 pesos (US$ 23.34), i only paid 560 pesos (US$ 10.90) and saved 640.65 pesos (US$ 12.47).
we put them up as soon as i got home and my mother liked them.
as i gathered up the plastic wrappers and tags, i noticed that it was made locally in cainta, rizal, just east of metro manila, so that made me happy, too.
what do you like when it comes to curtains?
do prefer blinds or tinted glass instead?
honestly, i prefer cafe curtains. i can keep the top open to let light in and still see what's going on outside, but keep the bottom half closed for privacy.
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19 responses
@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
18 Aug 17
I like dark rich colors friend.
I prefer burgundy or dark red velvet drapes.
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
18 Aug 17
I like curtains but I am wishing of a glass door for bathtub 
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
18 Aug 17
i love that kind of shower head. it feels like rain.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
18 Aug 17
@m_audrey6788 do you have curtains in your windows around the house?
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
28 Aug 17
I bought my curtains here in Australia for my small house over there .. It costed me $8.00 a meter .. and I sewed them myself .. I love plain and simple prints .. I could have bought some curtain materials there too but I wasn't sure if they have what I was after .. but I could have saved a bit ...
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
28 Aug 17
some have school or work uniforms sewn here while on vacation. are you going to sew sofa covers, too, for your house here?
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
31 Aug 17
@epiffanie i actually like the big old heavy wood furniture with solihiya then all you have to buy are big throw pillows.
@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
30 Aug 17
@hereandthere We don't have sofas over there.. We only have chairs made of wood and some plastic chairs.... but I will be making cushions ..
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@Letranknight2015 (51532)
• Philippines
18 Aug 17
That was some huge discount but mom usually just have some one make one for her, but cost a bit lower.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
23 Aug 17
i usually buy curtains from sidewalk vendors actually.
@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
21 Aug 17
all the drapes and curtains of our house were sewn by our late mother, and they are still good.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
21 Aug 17
wow. it means they were well made, the materials are of good quality, and you were careful in washing them.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
23 Aug 17
@ridingbet wow! but no one continued with the business?
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
23 Aug 17
@hereandthere yes, and also because my late mother was an excellent dressmaker; she sewed many gowns and dresses of well-known personalities when she and my father were still living in Manila.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
3 Sep 17
it was and it felt so lucky, like it was meant to be.
we only have wet and dry seasons because we are near the equator so our climate is tropical.
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@velvet53 (22528)
• Palisade, Colorado
3 Sep 17
@hereandthere Doesn't it feel good to buy something that you really like? I am so happy for you.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
18 Aug 17
I prefer blinds. Ones that are not made of plastics. When it comes to curtains, I prefer drapes. Long and thick ones.
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@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
19 Aug 17
That was a lot of savings. I also like light colored curtains because I want a bright room. I am actually planning to buy a sewing machine so that I could make my own curtains and other things like pillow cases and bed covers.
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
19 Aug 17
What a great deal for such pretty curtains. We recently had custom made shades and draperies for our new family room. I needed sun protection. Our living room, dining room, and master bedroom all have custom made draperies, sheers, and valances to go with the furniture and bedding fabrics. I even have custom made curtains, blinds, shades, and valences in the bathrooms, my closet, and the rest of the rooms in my house.
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@JESSY3236 (18923)
• United States
18 Aug 17
I like blinds. My mother bought me some new blinds that have no cords on them. My cat loves playing with the cords of them. I do have valances on my windows though.
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@Iam_jauntyjen (4951)
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23 Aug 17
I prefer earth hues. My curtain in the living is cream and tan. Mom made it.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
23 Aug 17
i like earth colors, too, but maybe lighter shade. what else does you mom make?
@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
23 Aug 17
yes, it was. i tried to search online if they have a website or a facebook page so i could put the link here, but couldn't find any. it was st. louise curtains and linens collection in cainta, rizal.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
23 Aug 17
that's the way i like it too, what we call 'maaliwalas.'
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
18 Aug 17
I traded our heavy drapes to light native design that is also made in the Philippines cause the climate is getting warmer,, my wife and mother love changing curtains and they always talk about it, yes it's cheaper now so we can afford several, I'm just in the sideline as an observer whenever they do curtains
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@noni1959 (9886)
• United States
20 Aug 17
Due to our weather and how the sun beats in when out, I use heavy blocking curtains. I found two very nice pretty curtains at MACY's and JC Penny's for $29 for two panels each. They were marked down from $75. I keep my living room ones open in the summer but keep the bedroom closed. I want to get some blue on white design for the living room since I'm making a blue white living room corner with decor etc. I'm watching the sales.
