Decorating a wall on a budget - pashminas!

I have had a large blank, white wall staring at me since I moved into my apartment. It was not pretty or soothing in the least, but a lack of inspiration and money prevented anything creative... until now! Check it out:

I bought three pashminas at $5 each on the street (the ubiquitous street cart of scarves, gloves, and knock-off handbags), hung them, and gathered them to create the pattern. I think it gives my hallway the feel of an old theater house or a luxurious hotel (sorta).

To tie them, I carefully cut off one piece of the fringe and used that so that the color would match perfectly and the string disappears against the rest of the fabric.

Of course, any fabric would work, but I love these pashminas because they are so convenient (I nearly trip over several of these carts on my way home from the subway every day), a good size, cheap, drape beautifully, and come in every color imaginable so they can match any decor. Plus, the fringe gives a nice accent to the top and bottom.

So, I decorated an entire wall for $15! I love the look, and it only took me a few minutes to put together.

P.S. You may be wondering how this is eco-friendly...well, I suppose I'm supporting local businessmen by buying off the street, right? Help the little guy...lets ignore the fact that these were probably made in China.