I’ve been trying to come up with a solution for the windows in my den. Do I put up curtains, shutters, or just leave them bare? Last week I came across The Shutter Store; a custom online shutter company.

I spot shutters all over Marblehead. Most of the houses in the old town neighborhood are at street level. You can see right inside—so sweet and small town. Instead of covering all the windows with drapes I noticed most of the house just put shutters on the bottom. You can still see in but you have to really tall or get up on your tippy toes—which is just creepy. The older homes look like they have originally solid paneled shutters. I’ve searched for months for similar styles and turned up empty.

I spotted solid paneled versions on The Shutter Store’s site. I wonder if they could make a version for me to cover half my window? More like a cafe style? I’ll have to investigate. Above and below a few photos from their site. Shutters are so cute for traditional or more modern homes. Find out more: theshutterstore.com.

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The last few weeks we have had some pretty cool nights. I need to get serious about drapes for our windows. Last fall, I wanted gorgeous sumptuous $400+/yard fabric. Reality has struck and I’ve come to realization I can’t buy $2,000 curtains when I don’t have insulation in my walls. My sister gave me the heads up on some linen/cotton blend curtains on sale at Pottery Barn. Linen curtains are pretty timeless. I’m sure I can find another home for them once I can afford my fancy floral favorites.

I found this link from gaboushka.com this morning with blanket stitched linen curtains from France. I could blanket stitch the Pottery Barn version myself. Or maybe add a decorative trim?