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- noun Plural form of
valance .
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Examples
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As one example, I love how Molly has made "valances" out of her children's artwork, a constantly-changing display that adds so much cheer to the sunroom.
Oliver Hill: Living With Kids regina doman 2007
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As one example, I love how Molly has made "valances" out of her children's artwork, a constantly-changing display that adds so much cheer to the sunroom.
Archive 2007-06-01 regina doman 2007
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You can find laces on the edges of curtain toppers and valances, and other sources.
Archive 2009-07-01 2009
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While drapery panels and top treatments – like valances – remain popular decorative fashions, and roman shades and wood blinds are functional staples, more homeowners are investing in interior shutters – which are easy to maintain and more of a permanent addition on your home.
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Not on my list: shopping, finding the perfect valances for the dining room, reading "Eat, Pray, Love" or an unexpected romantic gesture from my husband.
'Jackass 3D': Turns out women like it, too Liz Kelly 2010
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You can find laces on the edges of curtain toppers and valances, and other sources.
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Mikele Arapi is sitting on the contemporary black leather sofa sipping coffee out of a china cup in this unexpected gallery, the elaborate valances of the window drapery framing his head like a halo.
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The curtains aren't fully up yet, but the valances already hung on the walls offer a taste of the contemporary prints that the designer will be using.
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Mikele Arapi is sitting on the contemporary black leather sofa sipping coffee out of a china cup in this unexpected gallery, the elaborate valances of the window drapery framing his head like a halo.
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Mikele Arapi is sitting on the contemporary black leather sofa sipping coffee out of a china cup in his unexpected gallery, the elaborate valances of the window drapery framing his head like a halo.
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