Thursday, June 27, 2013

Palate, Palette, and Pallet Gardens

The weather's warm and the sun is shining, get outdoors and start that garden you always wanted. A Pallet Garden is inexpensive and a great up-cycle project. If you have limited space, a Pallet Garden allows you to go vertical with your planting.

This video is simple to follow and will help you get started on your Pallet Garden:


Now get going and get creative. Here are some amazing Pallet Gardens to inspire your green thumb. Feed your palate by planting edibles and feed your eyes by planting a palette of colors.


Friday, June 7, 2013

Four Walls and a Bunch of New Ideas

Put away the painter's tape, rollers and trays because its a mess and so last year. Anyone who knows me, knows I Hate (with a purposeful capital 'H') painting! So I'm always on the hunt for great ways to transform walls with big impact and without the headache of time consuming painting. Here are a few of my favorite wall finishes.

TEMPAPER
Imagine Tempaper like a really big sticker, its that simple to install. To take it off, peel up the corner and let 'er rip. Doesn't get easier then that. Ps- Tempaper works on any flat surface, so get covering.

GRAHAM & BROWN
Get up close and personal with your wallpaper. Frames by Graham & Brown is completely interactive and can be whatever you want it to be: scrapbook of memories, color by numbers, workspace inspiration board

THE PAINTED HOUSE
Ok, get the roller and tray back out. This is probably the only time I'd put the 'H' away and say Love this technique. Perhaps its because with the patterned roller in just one coat you get this fantastic effect! My suggestion, don't just stop with your walls... let that roller roll, over furniture, frames, wrapping paper...