Today I took on a task that has been on our to-do list for quite a while. The window treatments that came with our camper had much to be desired and were one of the first things we removed. Hubby chose some gorgeous custom window blinds for the main windows in our little house, but we still didn’t have anything on the kitchen window (due to fire hazard, being right above the stove) or the bedroom windows. As we prepare to leave Tahoe soon, I thought I better install the rice paper hubby had bought with those windows in mind.

First things first, I tried to gather all the tools and such that I’d need. Most important was the straight edge and a place to cut. I measured the window by the stove and cut a square to fit. Then I worried about the corners and tried to cut them while holding the rice paper in place. It was a bit choppy but it worked, after some tweaking.

I’m going to miss being able to see clearly through this window! Part of the reason I procrastinated so long about doing this task. I’m not so sure that privacy is much of an issue through this tiny window, especially since I keep my “Life is Beautiful” sign here (see final picture in this post). But, I’d rather be safe and since our next location is not going to be as secluded, it was time.

The paper is easy enough to instal and can be removed easily should one change their mind. Yes, that’s the only reason I went ahead and put it up! LOL. I intend to take this back down as soon as we are in a private area again.

All you need is a way to cut the paper to size, a spray bottle with warm soapy water, and a squeegee. After pulling the paper away from the rice film, I sprayed the window with water, then placed the paper where I wanted it.

Once the paper is in place, you spray it another time, and then use the squeegee to press the excess water from the center out to the edges.

This is the finished look for the top half of the window. Now to go outside and do this again, from the underside of the window. I suppose I could have removed the screen from the inside, but this seemed easier.

I can’t help but wonder what people thought I was doing as they drove by. Honestly, they probably didn’t even notice me or think twice about it. But since our camper is positioned about 5 feet from the road, I couldn’t help but wonder if they noticed.

And there we have it! Privacy screening on our kitchen window at last!