For me and just about every gardener I know, low maintenance garden plants are first and foremost perennials. Plant them once and reap their benefits for years to come. (Equally important for me are plants that are deer/pest resistant. Check this post out to see what I mean.) Therefore, when I began putting together this … Read more
This Easter season, head to the produce aisle and dye your eggs with nature. Materials Free-range eggs Alum powder (available at the supermarket in the spice aisle) White Vinegar Vegetables and spices, see step one Cooktop Saucepan Measuring spoons Wooden spoon and slotted spoon Vegetable oil, wax, electrical tape, leaves, stickers, etc (optional) Step Choose … Read more
Maybe I’m generalising just a little bit, but I truly believe most people can’t resist a good Easter egg hunt. And if you’re taking part in one this year, whether you’ve got young kids or you’re just a big kid at heart, you’ll need something on hand to collect all that chocolate loot! Well look no … Read more
I don’t know about you, but my laundry room is a black hole in which I spend as little time as possible. It’s dark, tiny, and dank… in other words, the complete opposite of all these awesome laundry room makeovers. If you’re in a similar boat and looking for some serious inspiration, check out these … Read more
by Rachel Mae Smith If you happen to kill every plant you’ve ever had, I have a trick for you: hang them at eye level! Sure, it’s not much, but having your plants at eye level is a great way to remember to water them. And if you’re new to plant ownership, there’s no better place … Read more
Photo: Brittni Mehlhoff In an effort to get organized early in the new year, I’ve been making myself little desk accessories to get excited about computer work. And I’m happy to say, it’s actually working. So, I thought I would share one of the projects that I recently made, for a jumbo wood block perpetual calendar. The … Read more
Giving cash this Christmas? (We still think it’s better than a gift card.) Instead of just sticking the bills in a card, how about festively folding them into a Christmas money tree shape? With this simple technique, you’ll have the whole project done in less than five minutes. Here’s how to make a money tree for … Read more
Source: Coco Kelley Okay, so you have TONS of tutorials for Christmas stockings that you could tackle between now and Christmas, but you don’t have a mantel on which to hang them. Not to worry! Santa doesn’t really care where the stockings are hung (he has an uncanny ability to find them wherever they are). What I’ve … Read more
Photo: Wedding Sparrow Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and if you’re like me, planning the menu has been your priority thus far. But don’t forgot about the table… here are ten gorgeous, non-traditional tablescapes that are sure to inspire you. 1. This dramatic black and gold table uses edible green fruits and vegetables in its centerpiece to lend … Read more
I saw Martha “antique” paper a few years ago, and although I don’t remember her technique, I do remember that it was complicated. I played around with the general idea, though, and came up with an easy way to get the same aged look. Supplies You’ll Need for Aging Paper A piece of paper you … Read more