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What do I do with my curtains?

posted on April 25, 2023

Do you ask yourself if you need curtains hung in your home? Honestly that all depends on what you want. Curtains add a texture and coziness to your space with little effort. Simply layering a valance over your curtain panels or sheers in behind your panels will add color and depth to your window.

There are so many choices for curtains. Patterns or plain are both great either way. A general rule of thumb is either your curtains or walls should one shade lighter or darker than each other. I might suggest that you not stress over matching walls, sofas, or carpet exactly. When using a different color can add visual interest in the room and break up walls so the curtains won’t disappear.

As a standard your curtains should be hung four to six inches above the window frame. With the rod hung high it will make your window appear taller. All of this in turn can make your room appear larger as well. Remember when making your room appear larger you may want vertical stripes, light colors. or solid panels.

There is a difference between store bought panels and custom made drapes. Store bought panels are often not wide enough for the windows you are dressing. We suggest a minimum of doubling the width of your window. This will make your window treatments more full and keep them from looking skimpy or cheap. As an example if your window is 72 inches wide (across the top) we suggest you purchase a minimum of two pair of panels, or two valances ( if you’re only using toppers). This will give your curtains a nice full appearance. When the panels do not need to be closed for privacy you can purchase one pair of panels and layer two valances on a rod over the top, adding depth to the look.

With so many different options on how to hang curtains, what types to purchase, and all the different styles, we are here to help you as best we can. Please feel free to come in and talk with us about what you’re looking for. When possible bring pictures of your room. Everyone at Dove’s is happy to help you personally, ask questions! Check out our Facebook LIVE videos.

Filed Under: Decor Tagged With: Curtains, Dove's

Happy Thanksgiving

posted on November 20, 2022

As we approach Thanksgiving, I realized I have not created a blog post for some time. This will be short and sweet. Being a small business, we are all hands-on deck all of the time. Coming into the holidays we are busier than ever trying to make our store looks festive, planning displays, buying merchandise (that we hope you all will love), and working with our customers in store every day, as well as trying to spend time with our families.

Today I am going to take a moment to say Thank You to every one of you! Without you, our customers, we would not be here. Seeing your smiling faces coming in the store, watching you get excited about that special find, and when you come back to tell us how much you love your purchase. That is the reason we do what we do! So once again, all of us from Dove’s say THANK YOU!

Be sure to keep checking back with us in 2023! We are getting excited about some new finds, and we can’t wait to show you. In the meantime, may you have a Happy Thanksgiving and Blessed Holiday Season.

Filed Under: Holiday Season Tagged With: Christmas, Dove's, Holiday, Thanksgiving

Spring has Sprung 2022

posted on March 15, 2022

Spring is popping up all around us. Hopefully we have had our last snowfall here in West Virginia. I have been seeing pictures of Easter Lilies coming up. What do you look forward to most for spring? I like spring cleaning and freshening up the look of my home. Also new spring and summer clothes are always fun! Check out below for this season’s new and upcoming home decor and clothes.

Who knew bees would make the cutest decorations? They fit for everything from “Bee Happy” on our T’s to valances, table top, wall, and porch/yard decor. We have some great options here at the store. You could add a small accent piece or go all out. There are even bee and sunflower “scrubbies” you can use on veggies or dishes. Adding to the whole ball of wax we have indoor/outdoor pillows, placemats, napkins, birdhouses, and trivets/coasters.

Spring Flowers is another favorite. While we do not add our florals to our website, we stock quite a bit in store. Yellows and blues are beautiful, bright colors. Garden flags, house flags, and mats would be another cheerful addition.

We really could present this whole blog in photographs. Of course, then we would have to change the photos weekly because our displays and merchandise change so quick. Hopefully you take the time to watch our Facebook Live videos. Even if you can’t watch it live go back for the replay. We always have fun showing our store and telling you folks what’s new!

With the boutique stocked in Simply Southern T’s and gifts, as well as, the cutest short bib overalls, and mixed material shacket you are sure to find something to love! Stock up for Easter baskets too.

Simply Southern totes make the perfect reusable Easter Baskets. There are pastel spring colors and these totes are great for everything! They wipe out easily or even spray out with a water hose. Take off to the pool, lake, beach, or keep for groceries, baby items, kids toys, soccer fields. You really can’t go wrong with one of these. These sell out fast!

Don’t forget Swan Creek coffee candles and new spring scents. Try something new this season. Candy Shop, French Lavender Lemonade, Fresh Strawberry, Garden Party, Mango & Peach Slices, Campfire Coffee, Spa Day, Wild Honeysuckle & Citrus, or Strawberry Basil & Tomato are some new scents to put on your list!

We look forward to seeing everyone this Spring 2022!

Filed Under: Decor, Uncategorized, YOUnique Boutique Tagged With: Bees, Coffee, Dove's, New, simply southern, Spring, Swan Creek, Valances

Christmas in the Village 2021

posted on December 5, 2021

We are excited to bring our Christmas in the Village back this year December 9, 2021! Our after hours event is a great time for folks to come see the village between 5:30pm and 7:30pm. You can support small businesses, have tons of fun, get some great deals, and enjoy refreshments.

This year we have a new business to introduce to everyone, Aurora Coffee and More! They had their grand opening recently and we are super excited to have them here in the village. They have specialty coffees, hot cocoa, and more.


Wild Mountain Soap Company will have their wonderful, homemade, natural products that are perfect for giving to someone or to yourself.

Mountain State Log Homes has their Christmas tree set up with beautiful Amish Crafted log furniture displayed, it’s the perfect place to stop in for a holiday picture with friends.


Are you trying to finish up everyone on your Christmas gift list? YOUnique Boutique, Dove’s Gift Shop, and Dove’s Home Furnishings will have a storewide discount during this event. Simply Southern is the best giftable product. Our gift shop and home furnishings is ideal for all types of gifts or decor for your home this holiday season.

Make this your stop Thursday December 9, 2021! We are so excited to have everyone stop in.

Filed Under: Event, Uncategorized Tagged With: Christmas, Dove's, Event, Holiday, Shop Local, simply southern

Measuring for Curtains

posted on October 13, 2021

A how-to on measuring curtains

Today I want to focus on measuring for curtains. I will be covering the types of window treatments we stock here at Dove’s. We have many different curtains to fit quite a style range. Today instead of focusing on style I would like to talk about curtains themselves. They provide so much for your space, choosing the right size for your look is the best place to start.

Think first, where will I be using this curtain? Do I want to cover my whole window or a portion? Will I need to close them for privacy? Then measure, how wide ( across) is my window? How long (top to bottom) is my window? Now that you have this information in hand you are ready!

Basic or standard valances are straight across. Dove’s standard valances measure 72”wide by 14” long. They generally have a rod pocket with a header at the top. You will want to at least double the size of your valance from your window measurement. Let’s say your window measures 63” wide and the valance you are looking at measures 72” wide, get two. This will give the valance plenty of gather. Hanging one 72” valance over a 63” wide span will only give 9” of gather, it will look too stretched out or flat on your window.

Pictured here: Grace Grain Sack Stripe Valance – priced at $19.99


Lined basic or standard valances are also straight across, with a lining on the back. Some of these options measure 72” wide by 19” long. This lining provides a layer of protection from the sun. I especially recommend a lining if your window gets a lot of sun. The sun will fade the color of your curtains very quickly. There may be other reasons to go with lined, but we will talk about that later.

Lined layered valances are a dressed up version of the basic valances. These lined valances are usually scalloped or as we like to say here at the store they have a skirt underneath. The skirt matches the pattern of the valance but is either a solid or a ticking. This valance hangs longer than most basic valances.

Pictured here: Wicklow Check Black/Cream Lined Layered Valance – priced at $36.99

Basic swags give some length on the side of your window, leaving it open in the center. Essentially it swags or hangs down. These may also come lined or unlined. The styles we carry at Dove’s are two pieces that meet in the middle. The center matches its valance counterpart. I’ll go back to our example of a 63” wide window. To hang one swag on our example window, you would need one swag and one valance. This allows for the gather as well as leaving the center of the window opened. For two windows together there are two options. First is one rod across, hanging your window treatments as if they were one window. Second is two rods hanging your window treatments as two separate windows.

Pictured here: Farm Yard Swag – priced at $29.99

Both options work with all types of curtains we are talking about.
Tiers or cafe curtains are shorter, made to cover the bottom portion of your window. Dove’s basic tiers are generally available in 72” wide by 36” long pair, select patterns are available in 72” wide by 24” long pair. The 72” is total across, individually each tier piece is 36”. Tiers can be added for style as well as function for privacy. They can be opened and closed. As well as lined or unlined.

Pictured here: Crossroads 36″ Tiers – priced at $28.99

Short panels Dove’s carries measure 72” wide by 63” long and can be unlined and lined. Ours are sold in pairs, which means you get two panels (measuring 36” wide each piece) with matching fabric tie backs. Short panels may come right to the bottom of your window or hang below the window, this all depends on how long your window is. A window that measures longer than 63” will not work with this size, your panels will be shorter than your window and it will not have a finished look. These panels function for privacy or may be left tied back.

Pictured here: Burlap Dove Gray 63″ Panels – priced at $39.99

Long panels we stock in the store measure 72” wide by 84” long, most panels this length will be lined, but we do carry some unlined options. There are also 80” wide by 84” long options, all of these are lined. Long panels work well in living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, over sliding glass doors, and more. These can also make your room look bigger by hanging your rod up above your windows, this will draw eyes up toward the ceiling and give the room a bigger feel, (although I might suggest lighter colors for this as well).

Pictured here: Burlap Dove Gray 84″ Panels – priced at $49.99

In closing I would like to invite you to the store. If you do not live close by we will help by phone or Facebook messaging. Bring your window measurements with you, we are here to help! Our display space is limited, please ask if you do not see what want. We may have it in stock or be able to order it for you. Your curtains are an investment. We want you find what you love and smile every time you look at your windows.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Curtains, Dove's

🎃🍂 FALL SHOWCASE 🍂🎃

posted on September 3, 2021

Come join us in Pear Tree Arts & Garden’s Fall Showcase here at Dove’s Village on September 11th, from 10am – 5pm!

There will be *lots* of local vendors, – food, baked goods, and local crafts and more! 😮😮

We will have *great* deals at Dove’s Village and YOUnique Boutique, and *great* company!

Come out and celebrate the changing of the seasons! 🍂🎃

We can’t wait to see you! ❤

Filed Under: Uncategorized, YOUnique Boutique Tagged With: Crafts, Dove's, Event, Fall, Festival, Food, New, Showcase, Vendors, Website

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