How to Use Pin-On Drapery Hooks image zeine_egDrapery hooks give drapes and curtains the ability to do what they are made for – hang over windows. And, unless you actually do want your drapes to be nailed to the wall or prevented from swaying or sliding...Read More about How to Use Pin-On Drapery HooksIs there anything better than black & white for accessories? It’s a classic combination to wear, and it makes a strong statement in the home, too. We had a blast working with Jennifer Sampou’s new black & white fabrics and we’re super excited to be a part of her Insta Blog Hop to celebrate the new fabric collection. If you’re a new or beginning sewist, have no fear – these accessories really are achievable. I met Jennifer last fall at the Quilt Market and was beyond honored when she asked us to participate in this hop. Could we try the bracelets and some basic napkins using her new fabrics? Be sure to check out all the other stops on the hop to see the black & white fabrics in action – quilts, garments, accessories – truly awe-inspiring!

Have fun & remember to comment below to win the taquito pack. We will pick a winner at random Monday, February 9th at noon, EST.Yesterday I was crucified with Him; today with Him I receive glory; I died with Him; to-day with Him I am restored to life; yesterday I was buriedto-day with Him I rise up. But let us offer to Him... No results are matching your query.This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Moen, Incorporated for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. A few weeks ago I got the opportunity to sample the Moen Boardwalk 1-Handle bathroom faucet in Spot Resist Brushed Nickel and show you guys how to install it. Since I'm currently renting and the new house isn't exactly ready for faucets, I decided to surprise my parents and upgrade their powder room. #daughteroftheyear Here's what I started with. Their house was built in the mid 90's and while all the other faucets in the house have been switched out over the years, the powder room was still hanging on to the basic builder model.

Yep, that lovely hole. We have to put new putty around it. From my experience, the rule is, use enough so it squirts out when you tighten down the drain. You just smoosh it under the lip of the drain so that no water can leak between the drain and sink. behind the red curtains aalstClean off the excess that squirts out. ikea malin figur curtainsThen plop the drain stopper in. eclipse samara blackout energy-efficient curtain stone blueMake sure the loop at the end of the stopper is open to the back. valentino ready made eyelet curtains sand

(you can see the loop at the end of the stopper in the pic below) And because the Moen Boardwalk has the Spot Resist Finish, it resists fingerprints and water spots (seriously needed in this house with 7 grandkids passing through) and is WaterSense compliant, saving mom money on utilities. curtains the musical jessica cranshawI can hardly wait for the fam to see her revamped powder room this Thanksgiving! kresta curtains adelaideJust one small change and it looks so much more "custom". You can pick up your own Moen Boardwalk at Lowes and Like Moen on Facebook for more tips and inspiration.Today I wanted to let you in on a pretty neat program and website from RYOBI. It's called RYOBI Nation and I'm a member as well as many of my DIY blogger friends. RYOBI Nation is the official project sharing community of RYOBI tools.

What does that mean? It means lots of ideas and tutorials from talented DIY bloggers all in one place. Plus, members save money with exclusive offers and they have monthly challenges where 3 members win over $500 in RYOBI tools. I love it and get tons of ideas. If you're interested, sign up here. And because RYOBI is excited to get you moving on the DIY bandwagon, they are giving away a RYOBI ONE+ 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit to one lucky reader. I own a few RYOBI tools but a drill is an absolute must in any homeowner's stash. And, even if you're not the DIY type... holy great gift! How could I not love the minion?! Yep, more people definitely need to have some babies so I can make this stuff. So, Halloween is next week. I haven't bought my candy yet for fear I will eat it all before the kids arrive. The Almond Joys don't stand a chance. But we have been building up our Halloween anticipation in other ways. The costumes are part made and mostly bought, the decorations have been strewn about, and we've been watching Monster's University on loop for since it arrived.

(Funny side note: the kids get the words University and Anniversary confused so most of the time they ask to watch "Monster's Universary". Such a great not-so-scary option to get the kiddos (and you) in the Halloween mood. Create your own Monster art or download the printables I designed based on our favorite characters from the movie. Click here to download the printables. So go create your own Monster art while you're carving that pumpkin. Follow Monsters University on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest for some fantastic art inspiration. And,  (you can click here to find it) just in time for Halloween.Just a quick post of free printables today. A few months back I designed an invite for a baby shower at work. The theme was pink and yellow and owls and girly. Since Katie from Sew Woodsy and I work together, she posted about it here.  Click here for a high res PDF version of these invites. Still movin' and shakin' (well, more like crawlin' and jigglin'... mental note to resume jogging, ugh.) with Operation Big Girl Room.

This weekend I finished up some cuddle-worthy grommet top curtains made with fantastic fabric from Online Fabric Store.net.  They're my new BFF after we were introduced at Haven Conference this year. They don't know that, but it's totally true. I shopped and asked OnlineFabricStore.net to provide fabric for this post and they graciously agreed. I absolutely love the anchors but decided against it since the main color is white. I really needed something bold to contrast the neutral wall color. Now I just need a project I can use those anchors for. I decided upon Michael Miller Moroccan Lattice Pink Fabric. It's nice and bright but not too juvenile. I also really like the graphic punch of the Moroccan pattern. Here are the grommets I use. This is the 3rd set of curtains I've made with Dritz grommets. They are pretty inexpensive (Around $8 - $11) and you don't need any tools to attach them to your curtains. They also come in a variety of finishes. They are plastic (not metal) but you can't tell at all once they are up on the wall.