DATE: Sunday, August 24, 1997               TAG: 9708190138

SECTION: HOME                    PAGE: G1   EDITION: FINAL 

SOURCE: BY JACEY ECKHART, CORRESPONDENT 

                                            LENGTH:   37 lines

TREAT ME RIGHT WINDOW TREATMENTS FOR THE ARTISTICALLY INEPT

ONE OF THE LEADING causes of depression among homeowners in this country is HG-TV. Really, it ought to be banned. All those people running around doing three years worth of decorating between commercial breaks is enough to make anyone reach for the Prozac.

``It's so easy!'' they chirp. ``Just drape these fabulous silk scarves at your window! Concoct 40 yards of muslin into inexpensive draperies! Make airy poufs to accent your view!''

What Kitty Bartholomew and her buddies don't realize is that draping, concocting and poufing all take something that many of us don't have: artistic ability.

Artistically inept or not, we still need window treatments that look great, don't cost a lot and are truly easy to make. Is there any help out there or should we start calling our therapists?

Hold the phone. With a little careful shopping, the right equipment and some easy-to-follow directions, Hampton Roads is full of great window treatments, most of which go together in less than an hour. ILLUSTRATION: MARTIN SMITH-RODDEN color photos/The Virginian-Pilot

Over-the-rod panels designed and made by UnderCover. Others by

writer Jacey Eckhart, photos shot at her home.

Crocheted lace valance...

Over-the-rod panels...

Dish towel cafe curtains...

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