The simple valances in Janet Hollinger's Pour House Cafe draw the eye with their brilliant colors. They're made of shimmering vertical strips of stained glass decorated with colored glass jewels.
Visiting Amsterdam some years ago, I was surprised by the absence of curtains in the front windows of houses on busy streets. Rather than deterring voyeurs, the windows were adorned with dangling glass ornaments to attract the attention of passers-by.
Ah, the lowly window. It's all too often the last element we think about when we decorate a room. Perhaps it's because we're too busy trying to decide wall color. Or we've spent all our extra cash on a new sofa.
