I have a hardbound book leaning against the bottom of the curtains in my living room to keep the curtains back from the AC vent. Works great.
I'm doing something similar with two vases, but I open and shut that curtain to use the door, so it's kind of a pain. Also, if I'm not the one doing it, then the curtain gets put back
in front of the vase, which will put the curtain directly over the vent. womp womp.
Looking for a solution that is idiot-proof.