DIY Valances

Oh I am so darn excited. I have been wanting to do something with the windows in my dining room for so long. Currently I have white mini blinds on them. I do like the blinds but they are just so plain. They need an updated look. First I thought about roman shades however, the one window is like 78 inches wide. I thought the roman shade would be too wide for the window.

While perusing my beloved blogs, I stumbled upon an older post from a very talented woman named Diane. Her blog is In My Own Style. Diane is so creative and I really admire her creativity.She has quite a few tutorials for window treatments.

Fast forward, I went with her quick and easy, no sew window valance.

Before:

After:

 

I am real happy with the end results! What do you think? So relatively easy. You MUST have a good measurer. That's mandatory. Thanks Richard. He gets into those 1/1000th's of an inch and all that stuff.

Up next, for sure a roman shade for the kitchen window. Picked out fabric today. I think it will compliment the valances well! Stay tuned!

Happy First Day of Spring. Mother Nature didn't get the memo in our neck of the woods.

 

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Friday Five on Saturday

One. So happy it's officially spring. You can tell around here. The snow has melted some. The piles that were four feet high are only two feet high now. As I look out as I write, the whole yard is still white.

Two. We found out Baby B ....Jojo's sister will arrive one week earlier than planned. A 04/4/14 baby girly!

Three. Three of the loves of my life! Well actually four....one is hiding in the oven!

Four. It felt so great out yesterday, I actually pulled the winter mats out of my car, cleaned the inside, vaccuumed, washed windows of the car and wiped down the interior. All done outside in the sun without my heavy winter jacket on! Progress.

Five. Had the best onion rings at MCC last night, Doo Drop Inn style. We stopped there first and had them as an appetizer then mozzied over to the Knights for Friday Nite perch. It was a fun night. Lots of people, saw my BFF, Trina too.

Made Hot Cross Buns yesterday. Picture tomorrow! Stay tuned!

Have a great weekend folks!

babs~

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Having Fun!

I made another fun little vintage earring bracelet this past weekend.

Now my next project is a DIY Valance or two for the dining room. I've got the material. Just need the other supplies and my husband. I can't measure accurately. He is so precise!

Fabric for valance.

Stay tuned for end result.

 

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Happy St. Patrick's Day

Proflowers.com image

 

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Friday Five

One.
We've had some decent weather here this week.  A few real cold days but a few milder.  We saw 40 degrees and will in the near future also.  We are all doing a happy dance.

Two.
My husband's nephew was in a serious car accident last weekend.  He has a head injury and many broken bones.  We've been up at the hospital visiting his family.  He has one long recovery ahead.

Three.
Busy week.  Doctors appointments, book club, meeting  up with friends for coffee and dinner.  Trying to clean in between.  Got to declutter.  I did do a few cupboards.  It is just an ongoing task.

Four.
So excited to be heading back to Florida.  My dear friend Junebug already contacted me to ensure I squeeze a visit in with her.  We're going to be busy and have so much fun.

Five.
Tried out two new recipes this week.  Beef Barley Soup - it was delicious.  And Bayou Bars.  I sampled these down in Florida.  We had desserts from 4Rivers and one was called a Bayou Bar.  I googled the recipe and made them yesterday.  Pretty yummy.  Now I have to get them out of the house.  Any takers?  Shortbread-ish Pecan crust with cream cheese layer on top.  Baked to perfection!

Hey everyone.....enjoy the upcoming weekend.  Do something extra fun!

Babs

Sure, Why Not?

 

Toby: " Aunt Barbie, I don't want to go to the kennel when my Mom and Dad go to visit Drew. I would be so lonesome and I don't like strange places. Would you fly back down to Orlando and stay with me?"

Aunt Barbie: "Oh Toby, of course I will. You know how much I love you and I'll take good care of you."

Toby: "I promise I’ll be a good boy and even cuddle up and sleep with you at night."

Aunt Barbie: "Do you think it would be O.K. If I bring my friend Lynne along? She has a cute doggie too. Her name is Snickers, but she will stay home with her Dad. Promise you'll like Lynne!"

Toby: "Yah, that'll be great."

Aunt Barbie: "OK Toby, done deal.....tickets purchased. See you soon! Maybe when Aunt Barbie returns from her 2nd trip to Florida, it will be springtime here in Michigan."

Lynne and Snickers!

 

 

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iMac and Apple TV and Netflix

Got it all!  Now I need your suggestions.

Using an iMac is so different from the iPad.  I'm sure I will adjust.  It's pretty awesome so far.

Apple TV.  We only have basic cable to I thought I would upgrade a bit and bought the AppleTV adapter for movies.

I signed up for Netflix.  Any opinions out there?  Netflix, Hulu, HBO?  What do I really want.  Netflix seems to have older movies.  What about watching TV shows?  Can I get HGTV, CNN, etc. somehow?

HELP?