Second chance for a classic chintz

When my client told me that she had purchased some curtains off of e-bay and didn't know how to make them work in her bedroom, my first thought was "uh-oh".  The uncertainty of repurposing something is always a little scary for me because the results don't always match the clients' expectations, due to circumstances beyond my control.Thankfully, the panels had been cleaned, were in great shape, and were a good height.  All we had to do was have a wider panel cut down to two, to match two others that were fine as-is.  We decided on custom-made french rods and rings, and some pretty leaf hold-backs.  Installation was another factor because the exterior walls of this old stone home are solid stone and plaster.  Luckily, there were no major issues getting the rods up.The result was a very happy homeowner, who loves how the color and floral pattern brighten and add interest to the bedroom without overwhelming it.  I love the fact that we were able to reuse a beautiful fabric and for a much lower cost than it would have been new.