August 20, 2013
12 August DIYs
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August 2, 2013
Happy Weekend
01/ See-through architectural shells for hermit crabs. Lucky things.
02/ This interpretation of NYC’s subway map is sort of genius.
03/ Miami Houses, the best looking lifeguard shacks ever.
04/ If you want to understand me, here you go. How to Live With Introverts.
05/ Six Sochi Olympians will win gold medals with meteorite fragments!
06/ When books collide with ice cream.
07/ Crazy landscapes formed by human bodies.
08/ Photos of people calmly falling through space.
09/ An adult fitness playground opens in L.A.!
10/ Makes me wonder what my own Wheel of Worry might look like.
This week on Design Crush:
The Fifty United Plates
Avo Bocce
Kerrie Yeung Jewelry
Euro Edge
Bindle
InstaJuly
Well-Read Women
Soapbox
Tangy + Sweet Lentil Orzo Salad
July 29, 2013
Avo Bocce
The Avo Bocce set screams American classic, hand-finished, timeless pastime. Bocce reminds me of hanging out with my family, summer nights spent in the backyard with the adults sipping cold beers and the kids running around exhausting themselves until the sky went dark. This set would be such an amazing hand-me-down, especially as each oak ball builds up its own unique patina. If you think this set is as beautiful as I do, click over to Avo Bocce’s Kickstarter page and stake your claim.
June 20, 2013
June DIYs
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June 14, 2013
Happy Weekend
01/ A color wheel created using all 649 Pokémon.
02/ A giant message in a bottle!
03/ A solarium composed of 162 panes of caramelized sugar. Wow.
04/ Donutology, what your choice in cruller says about your personality.
05/ Once, a giant cube containing the crushed remains of an entire amusement park.
06/ A 102 year old transport ship sprouts a forest.
07/ A cotton candy padded cell, oh my.
08/ Origami street art? YES!
09/ The best mini pool you’ve seen.
10/ Penguin library wallpaper for your walls.
The week in review…
Mixtape #25: I Try My Best
Hutt Lagoon
Hollywood Star Charts
Georgina Vinsun
Alyson Fox + & Other Stories
The Surf Cafe Cookbook
Son of a Sailor Supply
Have a Cocktail on Crispin Finn
Two Thousand Thirteen Stripes
May 14, 2013
Patio Perfect
This July marks five years since I bought my home! I’m not sure where all that time has gone, and I’m a bit amazed at the projects I have yet to complete. I’m working on my guest bedroom at the moment (can’t wait to share it with you later in the month!), but daydreaming about what needs to be done to the exterior. The only thing I’ve ever purchased was a cheap patio set that I planned on one day replacing, and my backyard is in an embarrassing state. It should also be said that I need to actually lay down a patio before I can technically have one, but here’s the vibe I’m hoping for…
Awning Stripe Round Umbrella by Sunbrella // Turquoise Porcelain Birdhouse by l&m studio // Round Dining Table by Bimini Jim // HÖGSTEN Armchair by IKEA // Dynamic Wicker Indoor/Outdoor Chaise // Ixtapa Yellow/Aqua Lounge Chair by CB2 // Plantrellis by Luca Nichetto Design Studio // Watercolor Dots Herb Planter by LEIF // Speckled Burst Planter by LEIF
Posted In outdoors
April 22, 2013
Tips&Tricks: Gardening + Landscaping
I can be described as having a brown thumb at best. I have an odd talent for growing African violets that thrive, and not much else. Succulents hate me and I even once killed a cactus. I’m That Girl. So with all of that out in the open – whew! – you can see why I’m always on the look out for tips & tricks that might help me out a bit.
Square Foot Gardening: How to Get Started for $50. (Infographic)
Propogating succulents from leaves.
Build a $10 cedar raised garden bed.
Get your kids’ involved in gardening.
Paint rocks like strawberries to protect the real thing.
How to plan your vegetable and herb garden.
DIY Glowing outdoor orbs for your patio.
Nine ways to bring nature indoors for brown thumbs.
Make an easy shoe and foot washing station.
How to fix dents in wooden floors and furniture.
Take advantage of this printable garden planner.
Learn how to garden in gutters.
Ten secrets for extending the life of cut flowers.
Homesteading: How Much Land Do You Need to Go Off the Grid.
Ten indoor plants you can’t kill.
Ten spring window gardening tips.
Fifteen must-haves for the herb gardener.
Posted In outdoors, round up, tips + tricks
April 11, 2013
Martone Cycle Co.
It’s been awhile since I’ve crushed on a bicycle company, but yesterday I was introduced to Martone Cycle Co. and now I can’t stop thinking about this lady in red. (Pun only somewhat intended.) The company has a simple setup with one style for men and one for women, each available in five colors. A monotone bike, I love it. (via Camille Styles)
January 25, 2013
Happy Weekend
01/ LEDscape, an installation of 1,200 IKEA floor lamps.
02/ Defrosting an entire cold storage building.
03/ The Home Office Beach!
04/ A study of butterfly wings.
05/ Meet Momo, like Where’s Waldo with an adorable dog.
06/ NeighBirds. Heh.
07/ A Visual Compendium of Guitars.
08/ Smorgasboard, an illustrated board game for foodies.
09/ Jeni’s cure-all, Influenza Sorbet!
10/ No big deal, just an espresso vending tricycle.