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Thursday, April 28, 2011

more summer braids

They'll tell ya how ta do it. Here at Refinery 29.

Stitch yourself up a bunny

A tutorial to make your own Easter Bunny. Find it from Maggie Makes.

how to rewire an old lamp

This is a great skill to have....even with an electrical engineer in the house. Can't guarantee that he'll help you get the job done. :) Find the tutorial on the New York Times website.
I do love and want this metal lamp...eyes peeled hunters.

Saturday, April 16, 2011

It's a pussy party!






The "Blow-Up" Girls blew up a party for their puss. What a yummy idea...Let's get our puds together shall we?. FUN

Easter Love



It's tape! You can see the tutorial at Creature Comfort. Make you own stickers...I love it!

more font loving...

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Thursday, April 14, 2011

A Week of Spring.

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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

green starts

I am very excited for the fresh green starts...Photo: Tracy Shumante - House&Home (May/11)

get thee some casters...

I am going to knick one of these and make myself a coffee table...
Check this one out at Bodie and Fou

Monday, April 11, 2011

yummy yarnies


My new string from Wellington Fibres purchased on a recent trip through the countryside...hand-dyed, mohair, and silk blend...mmm...

Also, check out the hat I made for mummsies. In front of the Elora Inn which appears to have closed for renovations...boo...

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Flowers and Bows

Easy inspiration from mama jill. Find the instructions here.

What a stunning spring bonnet...




What a beautiful lady. She is super talented. I love to see what she is up to on her blog. Scroll over to Casey's Elegant Musings. Get the pattern at Wearing History.

Lovelies from Which Goose






How romantic...a cute little etsy shop called whichgoose....check out all the wares here.

Friday, April 8, 2011

Outdoor markets start soon!




These images from Apartment Therapy's visit to the Brooklyn Flea Market make me excited about our own summer markets.... Aberfoyle Antique market here opens May 5.I also love this William Wegman dog in the foreground. Link

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Pretty braids...


Ideas from Pretty.Little. World. Such lovely ideas for an easy summer...


What a lovely patinaed metal and great drying rack. Take a look at the kitchn site for more.

Before and Afters

I found both of these examples on Design Sponge. She always has great inspirations for design.
This couch reupholstery example is from Theresa at Neu4bauer. You can check her blog out here. I have always wanted to try my hand at reupholstery...maybe a next project...


This is one of many examples of creating crusty paint jobs from Hunter Jones. You can find more examples here.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011


Cute bowtie necklace from baptisteviry. Visit the site here

Friday, April 1, 2011