Category: Green Living
Met the Author of Wise Craft
April 4, 2014
Every other week I visit the library to check out an audiobook for my commute. Luckily, I came in this Monday because I saw the poster for a meet the author event – Wise Craft by Blair Stocker, which was tonight. She was funny, witty, and encouraging. She dubbed all of her crafts easy, but […]
Saturday Farmers Market
March 29, 2014
It’s been months since I went to the Proctor Farmers Market in Tacoma by my house and although today is really rainy, my mom and I went. Mostly, we wanted to scope out the fresh cut flower vendors for the wedding. I bought this beautiful bouquet to brighten up our house, especially on these dreary, […]
Wine Bottle Crafts for National Drink Wine Day
February 18, 2014
In honor of National Drink Wine Day, drink wine tonight and save the bottle for a weekend craft! Click on the images below to go to the Pinterest source. My favorite wine is Pinot Noir, which I came to love while living in the Willamette Valley. What are your favorite wine bottle or cork […]
Chalkboard Wedding Schedule DIY
February 16, 2014
I painted the glass on a few old window frames with chalkboard paint. These have been handy signs for parties and I’m looking forward to using them for my wedding. You can do so much with a chalkboard wedding sign. One idea is to use it as a wedding schedule for the night. You can […]
Painted Sun on Old Window Frame
January 4, 2014
My step-dad wanted a sun ‘ornament’ in the backyard, but couldn’t find one he liked. Both my mom and step-dad love McMenamins, so I decided to use these ideas for their Christmas present this year. If you haven’t been to a McMenamins and live in the Pacific Northwest, I highly recommend you check one out. […]
Homemade Soy Candle for Under $2
December 9, 2013
Homemade candles are ridiculously easy and pretty inexpensive. In our house, we save the glass container from our old candles to use later. See this blog post on how to clean the containers. All of these supplies cost $24.03: Natural Soy 444 Wax: 10 pound bag: $7.75 CandleScience Natural Candle Wick, Medium, 50 piece: $8.99 […]
DIY Shabby Chic Antique Finish for Salvaged Window Frame
March 4, 2013
My boyfriend’s mom gave me seven vintage, wood frame windows. After a few months of thinking about what I should do and having them collect dust, I finally started working on them. I decided to paint them all with a white and black shabby chic finish. There were a few articles on how to this, but […]
Upcycled Cabinet Door with Vinyl Quote DIY
February 21, 2013
I rescued this vintage cabinet door from my neighborhood antique shop. It was set outside the back of their building for the trash. The cabinet has a tempered plastic middle framed by finished light-colored wood. The metal hinges and handle give this piece charming character. I’m selling it at my Etsy shop. The unique wall decor […]
DIY Elevated Dog Feeder from Vintage Trunk
November 29, 2012
I found this cool, silver trunk at the Goodwill for only $12. My roommate and I shopped there during the 50% off Black Friday weekend. I love sales especially when they are on already cheap items. There were also two bowls for $1 each, so I picked up everything for this elevated dog feeder for only $14! […]
How To Refinish Furniture with Contact Paper for Only $3!
September 25, 2012
I loved this black and white French print as soon as I saw it… at the Dollar Tree. Yes, this refinish job only cost me $3! Of course, you must have furniture to put the paper on, too. I bought this oak file cabinet from a garage sale earlier this summer, knowing that I would […]
