It all hangs in the valance

I have two awkwardly placed windows in my bedroom.  They have unoffensive white blinds and I decided that adding curtains may highlight the window placement (not what I want).  So whats a girl to do?  I was educated in the school of Michael Smith, who has a very particular textbook on window coverings, never once did I do a valance.

But then I saw Claire Watkins house featured on Decor Demon.  What better way to add a little pattern and color without breaking the bank?

Photo from Decor Demon, by Brian Patrick Flynn with photography by Sarah Dorio

My plan is about a yard of fabric, some foam board (a la Claire) and spray adhesive.  I will most likely choose a simple rectangle shape and maybe get a little crazy with a decorative trim.

I would love to use this Peter Dunham fabric, Janpath, and turn the border into a trim to run down the blinds.

Will post pictures when I get around to this one.  This blog may be turning into my to-do list!