Archive for May, 2009DIY with Mr. Green ThumbSunday, May 31st, 2009I have some good friends, David and Robyn, who have been remodeling their country property for the past year. They are also adding massive amounts of fruit trees and vegetation to their very special 10 acres, located here in Sonoma County. David happens to have a very green thumb, and yesterday I had the pleasure of touring his culinary garden, and also watching him and his assistant build a redwood planter box.
Read the rest of this entry »  DIY: Jeweled PlantersThursday, May 28th, 2009It’s my belief that ordinary objects can transform into something quite glamorous with some thoughtful accessories. So why not give your flowers a bit of glitz as well? Your blooms work hard to give you a show, so give them the gift of their own jewelry. Glass marble jewelry, that is.
This is one of the easiest and most rewarding DIY projects I’ve ever done.
Read the rest of this entry » DIY: Recycled Frame Jewelry HolderWednesday, May 27th, 2009I had an old wooden frame that was in good condition, but the glass had broken years ago, and I wasn’t crazy about the gold finish. Rather than replacing the glass, I used it to make a jewelry holder. Sneaky Peek:
You savvy bloggers have seen these before I am sure, put together with an old frame and some screen or chicken wire. I have seen them in boutiques for jewelry display, and also happened to notice the one below at the Antique Fair last month. I was inspired to make one of my own, but I wanted it to be backed by pretty fabric.
Read the rest of this entry » Blown AwayWednesday, May 27th, 2009Exceptionally beautiful blown glass can stop me in my tracks. I have been a fan of it ever since observing the Venetians do it best many years ago. I lack the funds to be a serious collector, and it makes no practical sense now since I have small children. But collecting some amazing pieces is on my Life’s To Do list. I do happen to own just a few pretty things, but they are displayed out of reach of little hands:
Read the rest of this entry » Velcro MagicMonday, May 25th, 2009We DIYers know the power of adhesives. Hot glue, wood glue, and spray adhesive all make my heart go pitter patter. But nothing compares to the magic of Velcro.
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