November 12, 2014
There's something special about the shape of a circle. It represents the cycle of life, unity, wholeness, and of course friendship (sing it Girl Scouts!). I guess that's why this shape is so important around the holidays, and why I'm drawn to using wooden curtain rings for "repurposely" ornaments. This year, I combined the rings with recycled glass beads from a deconstructed wind chime (no one could stand the sound it made). I'm inspired by the beach-y, ...
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November 05, 2014
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here's nothing worse than trying to dry dishes with a cloth that doesn't soak up any moisture. I picture textile executives around the world, sitting in their offices, laughing at their cruel joke. Well, I finally had enough of being the butt of that joke, and decided to make my own towels.
I'm a terrible seamstress, so I was lucky this project was rated, "beginner level." And, it turns out I had some super absorbent fabric reclaimed from an old ...
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October 29, 2014
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he nights are getting longer, and the need for outdoor lighting is getting...more important. If you're like me, you're too cheep and lazy to have actual lighting installed. So, when in a pinch, I rely on mini battery powered, waterproof LED lights to light the way. Here, I've paired them with glass shades which are plentiful at salvage yards, garage sales, and resale shops. I also added a little color and interest by inserting some glass beads. The ...
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