Style Struggles

I haven't had time to blog lately because I've been obsessed with trying to make curtains with my new sewing machine.  A dear friend took the time to come over and teach me how to do the basics so I could get started.  I've had grand images in my head of what the curtains will add to the room with a pop of color and making the room feel more put together.  But the reality has been far from it.  

Pop of color.  

Check.  

Room feeling more put together.  

Not so much.  

Instead it's led to confusion about what my home decorating style is and how to make that a reality in my home.  I have scoured the internet for inspiration images but somehow I keep struggling with putting it together myself.  Thus leading to a very frustrated and stressed out wife last night.  I was no fun to hang out with.  I didn't even want to go into our kitchen/family room because I didn't want to look at the curtains I had made. 


I feel terribly guilty because I spent money buying the fabric I thought I'd love.  But now I'm not so sure.  So now I sit with nothing on my windows and total confusion as to where to go from here.  I certainly don't want any more money wasted.  

Here's a pic of the kitchen window.  It's the only one I really like right now.  Except of course for the awful mini blinds!