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 Regency SIlver Sage Window Curtain Drape+Valance NEW $34.49 Time Remaining: 4h 53m Buy It Now for only: $37.99 |
 Zebra Print with Hot Pink Border Valance Curtain Window Treatment Kids $9.99 Time Remaining: 25d 16h 26m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Concord BearLined window Valance by Park Designs 60 X 14 FREE SHIPPING $17.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 5h 12m |
 Zebra Black White With Hot Pink Trim Window Curtain Valance WIDE WIDTH 58Wx30L $24.99 Time Remaining: 2d 10h 52m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 4pcs Light Purple Garden Window Curtain Drape+Valance w Sheer Backing $34.49 Time Remaining: 5h 23m Buy It Now for only: $37.99 |
 4pcs Aqua Blue Black Floral Window Curtain Drape with Valance Set $34.49 Time Remaining: 5h 37m Buy It Now for only: $37.99 |
 WHITE LACE VALANCE SWAG WINDOW CURTAIN LIGHTHOUSE BOAT HOUSE 60 X 24 WWSL646 $13.49 Time Remaining: 2d 6h 4m Buy It Now for only: $13.49 |
 FLORAL WINDOW VALANCE Mauve Pink Blue Green ELEGANT CLASSICDECORATIVE PRETTY $45.00 Time Remaining: 5h 40m Buy It Now for only: $80.00 |
 NEW Harrison Striped Valance Window Valance Sage Green Gold Burgundy Orange $5.99 Time Remaining: 19d 4h 53m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Longaberger Natural Botanicals Window Panels 2 and Valances 2 Set $100.00 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 6h 20m |
 NEW 1 XWIDE BURGUNDY MAUVE ON WHITE WINDOW VALANCE 84W X 18 CROSCILL PRETTY $3.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 6h 28m |
 NEW Bombay Cranberry Red Flower Floral Window Valance $5.99 Time Remaining: 3d 8h 9m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Vintage CROSCILL Princess Yellow Floral Roses Ribbons Window VALANCE 89 x18 NEW $16.99 Time Remaining: 8h 28m |
 Heritage Lace White BUTTERFLIES Window Valance $11.95 Time Remaining: 27d 21h 48m Buy It Now for only: $11.95 |
 New Patchwork Cottage Window Valance Pink Rose Simply Shabby Chic Rachel Ashwell $24.95 Time Remaining: 8h 51m |
 Nascar Boys Teen Bedroom Window Curtain Valance 42Wx16L $14.99 Time Remaining: 9h 6m Buy It Now for only: $16.50 |
 Zebra Stripe Pink Trim Black White Bedroom Window Valance Decor $9.95 Time Remaining: 5d 3h 20m Buy It Now for only: $9.95 |
 SATIN EMBROIDERY WINDOW CURTAIN DRAPE+VALANCE+TAFFETA $24.99 Time Remaining: 10h 19m |
 Black and White Lime butterflies Window Valance set of 2 $18.50 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 11h 2m |
 Home Green Red Paisley Stripe Window Valance with Fringe Curtain Topper $34.99 Time Remaining: 29d 13h 55m Buy It Now for only: $34.99 |
 NIP TAUPE WINDOW SCARF VALANCE CURTAIN 59 X 216 $11.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 11h 45m |
 Zebra Print w Hot Pink Border Valance Curtain Window Treatment Kids 43 X 15 $9.99 Time Remaining: 21h 32m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Waverly Balloon Valance 79 X 14 Canyon Road Merlot Curtains Window Treatments $20.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 12h 24m |
 NEW SEALED 5pc Sanibel 84 Window Panel Valance Set 79 $0.18 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 12h 25m |
 NIP Naptime Window Valance Bright Pink Baby Girls Children Bedroom Nursery $7.99 Time Remaining: 29d 13h 45m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 Country Navy Applique Star Plaid Point Layered Lined Window Curtain Valance 72 $21.59 Time Remaining: 12h 36m Buy It Now for only: $23.95 |
 Custom Valance Mill Creek Drapery Fabric Lahore Fringe Window Treatment NEW $62.90 Time Remaining: 29d 15h 36m Buy It Now for only: $62.90 |
 Heritage Farm Barn Red Tan Plaid Check Lined Country Curtain Window Valance 72 $19.75 Time Remaining: 12h 36m Buy It Now for only: $21.95 |
 2 NEW VALANCES GROMMET SOLID BLACK MICRO SUEDE WINDOW VCItemID $19.99 Time Remaining: 12h 37m Buy It Now for only: $22.99 |
 2 Indira Burgundy Window Curtain Window Treatment Drapes With Attached Valance $28.99 Time Remaining: 20d 7h 43m Buy It Now for only: $28.99 |
 NEW HUDSON 5pc WINDOW PANEL AND VALANCE SET 80 $7.29 (21 Bids) Time Remaining: 13h 27m |
 NEW Porcelain Light Blue Dark Blue Floral Flower Window Valance Kitchen Bath $5.99 Time Remaining: 3d 6h 42m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 2 NEW VALANCES GROMMET SOLID BROWN MICRO SUEDE WINDOW VCItemID $19.99 Time Remaining: 13h 51m Buy It Now for only: $22.99 |
 Country Primitive 1820 Sheep Stitch Single Point Curtain Window Valance 29x 22 $17.05 Time Remaining: 13h 58m Buy It Now for only: $18.95 |
 Zebra Black White Stripes With Hot Pink Trim Window Curtain Valance42x28 1 2 $22.99 Time Remaining: 24d 1h 29m Buy It Now for only: $22.99 |
 New Mocha Brown Contemporary Window Curtain+Valance Set $34.99 Time Remaining: 14h 49m Buy It Now for only: $38.99 |
 Transformers Childrens Window Valance NWOT Window Home Decor $10.99 Time Remaining: 14h 50m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 NEW BROWN TAN CURTAIN SET MICRO SUEDE PANEL WINDOW VALANCE A14824 $36.99 Time Remaining: 17d 5h 4m Buy It Now for only: $36.99 |
 Green Sunflower Window Valance NWOT Home Decor Set of 2 $19.99 Time Remaining: 14h 51m Buy It Now for only: $21.99 |
 Orange Lime Green Blue Pink Stripe Trim Bedroom Kitchen Window Valance Decor $12.95 Time Remaining: 24d 12h 5m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 |
 6 piece Silk Window Set Curtain Panel Pair Valance Pair $64.99 Time Remaining: 15h 11m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 6 piece Silk Window Set Curtain Panel Pair Valance Pair $64.99 Time Remaining: 15h 13m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 Park Designs Green Wheat Red Plaid SAGE Window Valance $12.95 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 46m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 |
 Tropical Fish Awesome Blue Nemo Fish Window Curtain Valance $8.99 Time Remaining: 15h 24m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Home Rocky River Blue Contessa Window Valance Vines Fringe Curtain Topper $34.99 Time Remaining: 29d 12h 40m Buy It Now for only: $34.99 |
 VINTAGE WINDOW VALANCE WHITE BLUE STARS EUC $4.99 Time Remaining: 16h 23m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 NIP FURIO BATTENBURG LACE White Window Topper Valance 100 Cotton 60 X 14 $24.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 53m |
 New Rose Blossom Floral Window Valance Beige Pink Mauve Sage $5.99 Time Remaining: 4d 17h 48m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Black and White Damask Window Valance $9.50 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 22m Buy It Now for only: $11.50 |
 Black and White Lime butterflies Window Valance $9.50 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 31m Buy It Now for only: $11.50 |
 NEW Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey Window Valance IN STOCK $20.95 Time Remaining: 17d 10h 51m Buy It Now for only: $20.95 |
 Window Treatment 2 Lined Jacquard Swag Panels + Valances Neutral Cream Ivory $24.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 32m |
 NorthCrest Home Remington Tan Corduroy Window Valance Belt Loop Curtain Topper $33.99 Time Remaining: 29d 13h 15m Buy It Now for only: $33.99 |
 Black and White Damask Window Valances Set of 2 $18.50 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 32m Buy It Now for only: $21.50 |
 NEW BROWN BLUE CURTAIN SET MICRO SUEDE WINDOW VALANCE PANEL P14835 $33.99 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 55m Buy It Now for only: $37.99 |
 Heritage Lace White LIGHTHOUSE Window Valance 60x15 $11.95 Time Remaining: 25d 11h 56m Buy It Now for only: $11.95 |
 Window Valance Beige $3.99 Time Remaining: 1d 5h 55m |
 Window Curtain Valance Lined Single Point Park Designs Sturbridge Black Star $24.99 Time Remaining: 27d 4h 32m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 2 Pair of Large Window Curtains with Valances and Tiebacks Used but Good $8.00 Time Remaining: 1d 9h 49m |
 NEW PURPLE BLACK CURTAIN SET MICRO SUEDE WINDOW VALANCE PANEL P14848 $33.90 Time Remaining: 1d 10h 14m Buy It Now for only: $37.90 |
 Moose Northern Exposure window Valance $15.99 Time Remaining: 7d 11h 43m Buy It Now for only: $15.99 |
 Window Valance Rose Tree $15.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 11h 4m |
 Energy Saving Lined Window Valance Taupe 54 x 34 NEW $11.95 Time Remaining: 29d 9h 41m Buy It Now for only: $11.95 |
 NEW BROWN TAN CURTAIN SET MICRO SUEDE PANEL WINDOW VALANCE A14821 $33.99 Time Remaining: 1d 11h 10m Buy It Now for only: $37.99 |
 2 NEW VALANCES GROMMET SOLID BLACK MICRO SUEDE WINDOW VCItemID $19.99 Time Remaining: 1d 13h 17m Buy It Now for only: $22.99 |
 Gingham Check Window Valance many colors $15.00 Time Remaining: 4d 9h 32m Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
 Waverly Stripe Valance Set Pair Curtain Window Treatment Rust Gold Green EXC $6.99 Time Remaining: 1d 13h 40m |
 Waverly Stripe Valance Set Pair Curtain Window Treatment Rust Gold Green EXC $6.99 Time Remaining: 1d 13h 41m |
 NEW Eyelet Rose Pattern Window Valance in White or Ivory Lace $7.99 Time Remaining: 3d 7h 13m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 Country Primitive Red Saltbox House Single Point Curtain Window Valance 29x 22 $17.05 Time Remaining: 1d 13h 44m Buy It Now for only: $18.95 |
 Zebra Black White Curtain window valance $8.50 Time Remaining: 25d 10h 56m Buy It Now for only: $8.50 |
 Waverly Stripe Valance Set Pair Curtain Window Treatment Rust Gold Green EXC $6.99 Time Remaining: 1d 13h 46m |
 LOT OF 2 IVORY FRUITS WINDOW VALANCE CURTAINS PRETTY $4.75 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 41m |
 Waverly Custis Garden Pear Scallop Window Valance Floral NEW 50x16 $18.00 Time Remaining: 13d 5h 9m Buy It Now for only: $18.00 |
 New Black Grey Micro Suede Window Curtain Panel+Valance Set $34.99 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 49m Buy It Now for only: $38.99 |
 NEW Zambia Elephant Print Window Valance Cranberry Red Beige Print $5.99 Time Remaining: 3d 7h 54m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Black Pink Flocking Leopard Satin Window Curtain Drape Set+Sheer Liner+Valance $34.99 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 49m Buy It Now for only: $38.99 |
 Black Pink Zebra Stripe Satin Window Curtain Drape Set +Sheer Liner+Valance $34.99 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 49m Buy It Now for only: $38.99 |
 NEW Black Duchess Crepe Window Valance Renaissance Home Fashion $9.99 Time Remaining: 29d 6h 24m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 2 NEW VALANCES GROMMET SOLID BROWN MICRO SUEDE WINDOW VCItemID $19.99 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 49m Buy It Now for only: $22.99 |
Tuscan Window Treatments
Tuscan window treatments are famous for their grace and elegance, for their light and airy feel. If you've never heard of them before, you might be surprised and impressed by the way they decorate their windows in Tuscany. Tuscan window treatments tend to be attached to the window frame-as opposed to, say, the window rod-and they cover the entire window, which makes them different from American window treatments.
These treatments also stay up all day; they're not like blinds or shades that are sometimes all the way up and sometimes drawn. And they are also usually made out of a silky material that is semi-transparent. That is, the material will admit some daylight so as to make a room bright and cheery, but it will also help to minimize the intensity of the sunlight, which can cause furniture and carpets to fade. And the sun sure does shine intensely in Tuscany all year long. Also, because it is semi-transparent it won't allow people on the street to peer into your home, which is important for privacy's sake.
What really make Tuscan window treatments special, however, are the designs that are embroidered into the material. In the old days these designs were all created by hand, but nowadays it's more common for machines to do the work. Either way, there are some stunning results on display on the streets of Tuscany: elaborate geometric and floral patterns, a seashell here and there.
You can buy these treatments for your own home. And if you are especially crafty, you can even stitch your own window treatment designs in the Tuscan style. Patterns abound on the Internet, or you could create your own. You could even cover large, floor to ceiling windows with these treatments. In fact, although most window treatments in Tuscany started out small since the windows of Tuscan farm houses tended to be small, it's now common to see much larger window treatments in the urban areas of Tuscany. And these window treatments don't have to be made out of a lacy, either, if that's not really your style. You could use cheesecloth, for instance, or even some corduroy if you wanted to be really daring.
If you really want to get a feel for the way window treatments should be done, why not plan a stop in Tuscany on your next vacation? The countryside is gorgeous twelve months a year, and many of the window treatments you'll see will take your breath away.
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