Custom Bean Bags. The Look - DIY! 7 new stylish ways to de-clutter your beauty closet. Embroidery Designs at Urban Threads - Projects - StumbleUpon. Indoor Tabletop Water Garden. As far as the backyard garden at casa de radmegan goes, most of my vegetables have ceased production for the season.
The pitchers on my carnivorous plants are browning. My sweet little alien-like conophytums and lithops were covered up last week to protect against too much rain. On the whole, my garden has closed up shop for the winter. I’m not a person who enjoys being told what to do (you’re not the boss of me Mother Nature!!) , so I defiantly brought a little piece of outdoor gardening inside and plopped it right down on the table. This is a super easy and rewarding way to keep a little green on your thumb this winter.
Here’s what you will need for your very own table-top water garden: - A glass container, bowl, wide-mouth vase etc. - Water plants such as taro, water lettuce, water hyacinth, duck weed, fairy moss etc.- Plastic pots shorter than the height of your glass vessel. Make a Pebble Mat. Sunday Linky Party #27 + Goodies. So on Friday night, I worked late, and then headed to YardHouse, a pretty classic American restaurant serving burgers, seafood, and "the world's largest selection of draft beer," so they say.
Don't know if any of you have heard of them, but they're from Southern California and had recently opened one in Northern California, which means the one (and only one) any of us Bay Area folks go to is extremely popular with long wait times. To make this short, my hubby and our two friends tried a bunch of their beers (that came in samplers) and I discovered I don't know much about beer at all :) We also had a delicious chocolate souffle cake that the lava cake recipe far below reminds me of.
Are you one of those people who have trouble picking out the perfect color scheme? Well, that's okay, because you'll always find perfectly complementary colors on a paint chip from a paint store. The Crafty Cpa did just that and made them into beautifully chic coasters, for everyone to enjoy :) Return on creativity: paint sample coasters. I've had this map coaster tutorial in my inspiration file for awhile.
I wanted to make a set of map coasters for my brother; one coaster for each city he has lived in. The plan was to use an old atlas I had lying around, but all the cities were in the middle of the state, right where the atlas folded in two. Sigh. T-shirt latch hook rug tutorial. I really love flokati rugs. I have two that are safely tucked away in my parents basement awaiting our reunion. Repurposed DIY For Everyone! I've heard it from so many different people...and I've said it myself!
"I wish I could... " I'd like to showcase some repurposed DIY designs I've collected that I think anyone and everyone could do - and do well! It won't be hard to find the supplies, either. Not only will you feel the elation of creation (hey, that rhymes!) , you'll also be warm and fuzzy in your heart - knowing that you're helping to save the Earth, one repurposed project at a time. Paper Flowers – Anyone Can Do That. Japanese Kusudama, this tutorial is featured on Craftuts Anyone can do that, I assure you.
The proof: I can, just take a quick look at my result below. And, believe me, I am neither meticulous nor particularly patient. Fresh Ideas for Outdoor Play. By Handmade Charlotte | Now that summer has arrived, the backyard is the central spot for family activities. Here’s a roundup of unique spaces for outdoor play that break the traditional mold to bring the fun to a whole new level! Nggallery id=’121260′ Kiddie Car Wash. DSC01680.JPG (416×640) Little guiding stars. Since the new year has started I’ve been trying to think of ways to be more kind to my self.
Especially when that nasty gremlins try to creep in and stump me. Water Balloon Luminaries : Candle & Soap Making Techniques - StumbleUpon. A fun and easy project with a beautiful payoff.
Learn how to make these Balloon Luminaries. Update a Vanity With Wallpaper : Rooms. Modern Bathroom Vanity Update : Rooms. Do-it-Yourself DIY String Wedding Lanterns Yarn Chandeliers. Jessica of Wednesday Inc shows us how to make those gorgeous twine chandeliers from the inspiration shoot she shared with us this morning.
Using balloons, glue and twine, you can also make these lanterns for your wedding – and then bring it home and use it as your very own mid century lampshade. What you will need are: balloons, glue, yarn, tray for glue, corn starch 1/2 cup of Corn starch, 1/4 cup of Warm water, clear fast drying spray paint, hanging lamp cord or fishing line (depending on your desired final product), and a lighting kit if you’re looking for a fully functional lantern.
Jessica recommends using a sharpie to mark on the inflated balloon how much room you need to leave for the lighting cord. She also recommends coating the balloon with vaseline prior to wrapping the yarn coated with glue so it doesn’t stick on the balloon once it’s dry. You can see all the details on Jessica’s blog. Are you getting excited to try to do this at home as much I am? DIY Solar Lamp: Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Sun Jars. The principle is simple and seductively clever: solar lights that store energy during the day and release light at night.
These can be purchased ready-made in a variety of colors (yellow, blue and red) but they can also be built at home. Lost on the The Creators Project Gallery - StumbleUpon. High Functioning Coat Hooks - StumbleUpon. Back in Los Angeles, any old coat rack or a few hooks by the door would do.
Most of us would just toss a jacket in the back of the car in the winter months. But here in Vermont we need a little more. Many of the vernacular farm houses I visit have at least a half dozen hooks per person lined up in their mud rooms. My wife and I each will have several different coats, jackets and vests in play all winter long. Add to that assorted scarves, hats and gloves, several of each for both of us, and your average coat rack doesn’t stand a chance.
Materials, for each hanger you'll need: One cleaned or refinished paint can. 2 screws long enough to reach into wall studs. Tools: Long handled screwdriver or screw gun with sufficient extensions to reach bottom of can. Step one: With the handle in a horizontal position, layout and make 2 small mounting holes at the top and bottom of the can within an inch or less of the edge. Ring Tray Holder. This is probably already a given, but my following collections are pretty huge: 1) Fabric and old clothes to re-use. 2) Jewelry, mostly handmade of course. By myself or other people. Recently, I decided I needed to figure out a better way to store my rings. Contemporary Lighting &Home Accessories - StumbleUpon. Block Posters - Create large wall posters from any image for free! Container Gardening: 11 Fruits and Vegetables You Can Grow in a Pot. I’ve already taken a few pot shots, discussed pots of money, shown you how to sweeten the pot, thrown you into the pot, and given you ideas for a pot luck, I guess it’s time to go to pot with container gardening.
How To Compost Without Raising a Stink. This shouldn’t be a stinky subject. When done right, your compost bin or compost pile should not smell. Cool gadgets for creative offices. 50 Amazingly Helpful Time-Tested Tips for the Kitchen. You know all of those helpful kitchen-related suggestions that old-timers are so willing to share with the younger generations?
These little tips and tricks might be called “kitchen hacks” these days, but they’re still the same good old nuggets of wisdom that they always were. As with any old wives’ tale, hack, or tip, your mileage may vary. Apartment Therapy. How to make a bench cushion without sewing! at all! and also a pillow! Wine Cork Crafts and Wine Cork Projects - 30 Ways to Reuse Wine Corks. Before & after: trolley depot renovation. It’s always been my dream to live in a home with airy, open rooms and lots of exposed bricks, so when this renovation project from Amy came across my desk, I was instantly smitten. Located in Atlanta, this building is about 100 years old and originally served as a trolley depot. Thankfully, Amy and her husband did a wonderful job preserving many of the original details while adding some modern touches that complement the overall aesthetic beautifully. Wonderful job, Amy! Chalkboard Wall Calendar - Martha Stewart Home & Garden - StumbleUpon.
Thanks to paint that dries into a chalkboard finish, your board can be whatever size you desire and placed wherever you like. - StumbleUpon. Spring Decorating Ideas - Spring Home Decor. Design for kids and the home. Pour a Glass of Wine and Sink Into One of These Unusual, Luxurious Bathtubs. DIY Headboards. How to Stencil a Focal Wall : Rooms. Update a Bathtub Surround Using Beadboard : Rooms. More DIY Ideas: Creative Salvage Makeovers. One of my favorite topics to blog about is DIY / Makeover project ideas.
DIY Project Gallery: Furniture. DIY Furniture Makeovers. Trash or Treasure? Tips on Spotting Flea Market Gems. DIY: Furniture Makeovers - StumbleUpon. Florian Kräutli (Part II) Peace Pod - Honestly WTF. This and That / Oh, hello there beautiful. Dear, Oh Deer. DIY Chindi Reindeer. DIY Clay Jewelry Dish. DIY Gold Dipped Glassware. Re:fill Chime Bell And Lights For Restaurants by Doyeop Kim & Yanko Design - StumbleUpon. Culdesac: the paint evolution for valentine. - StumbleUpon. Have a Break ... In a Kit Kat Chair? - StumbleUpon. Flower Girl Leaves by Janae and Kendra. DIY Woodgrain Rug.
Makeup Organization. Collection of Awesome Things (63 pics) Vladstudio.com - free desktop wallpapers, widescreen, dual monitors, iPhone wallpapers, iPad wallpapers, backgrounds for mobile phones, wallpaper clocks, e-cards. Skateboard Furniture - Skateboard Chair - Skateboard Clock - Skateboard Table - StumbleUpon. Small beginnings: Making Space {Part 1} How to: DIY Travel Makeup Brush Bag. How to: flower arrangement. How to: save money on your grocery bill. Green Monday How-To: DIY All-Purpose Cleaner. Ten Tips: Decorating with Vintage Style. Bizarre & Stylish Steampunk Creations. Graphic Design Inspiration and Photoshop Tutorials - StumbleUpon. How To: DIY Guide – Chalkboard Paint Pots.
Money magnets – a cheap and chic project. How To: bottle cap folk art project.