Overall, the white curtain rods work well in my nursery, and I like the slightly distressed look.  The birds add a really nice touch.  I have the rod stretched almost to 48", and it does seem a little flimsy at that length.  It's very thin, and I feel like I have to be careful when pulling the curtains back and forth.  The screws in the brackets are also really noticeable, so I painted them white after everything was hung.