Simple & creative ideas to bring more earthy feeling
into the bright white kitchen...
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| Photo BoNytt Hang some old crates on the wall- great way to display your kitchen collectables and cook books. Old crates can be found from the recycling centres, antique shops or farm house auctions. |
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| Photo BoNytt Bring the nature inside and create your own light fitting with beautiful branch. You can also do it ECO way and hang small glass lanterns from the branch and light up the ambience with tea light candles. |
Filed Under: creative, DIY, eco, kitchen, recycled furniture, recycled lighting, sisustaminen
Welcome to the Stache Party! You may have heard of it before, but I have changed it up a bit. I have decided to make it a weekly link party beginning on Tuesday and closing on Friday. The original Stache Party was for things you made from your craft stash. But now...
Please link up your creations: crafts, food, pinterest finds, etc.
Please DO NOT link up giveaways and shops.
Grab a button to help spread the word!
I am excited to see what you create! I will share some features on Friday!
I am excited to see what you create! I will share some features on Friday!
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Well, I totally spaced getting some features up on Friday. Better late than never though, right? I had so much fun looking through all the links. It is seriously so much fun seeing such a wide variety of projects! It gets harder every week to choose who to feature.
Thanks so much for all of you who link up every Tuesday! It makes me happy, and I love to see your projects!
My buttons are on the right sidebar at the bottom if you were featured!
I really loved this Rainbow Birthday Party from Backless Shirt. The variety of color is so fun! I LOVE color! You cannot not check this out!
The Easter Tour over at The Creek Line House was lots of fun for me! It is inspiring to see so many spring/Easter decorations!
You have to check out this China Cabinet from Days of Chalk and Chocolate! It is absolutely gorgeous! Check out the post to see the before! I can't wait to see the finished version!
Come back tomorrow (Tuesday) for another party!
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WELCOME TO
REVIVAL MONDAY I HAVE
ALOT OF GREAT FEATURES
LINED UP!
#1
RESTYLED ROUTER
THIS FIRST FEATURE IS FROM
ANA @ ANAMU
SHE CAME UP WITH A REALLY CRAFTY
IDEA ON HOW TO HIDE YOUR COMPUTER'S
ROUTER IN PLAIN SITE!
HER IS HER BRILLENT IDEA...
LOVE THAT SHE USED AN OLD BOOK
NEVER WOULD I GUESS A ROUTER
WAS HIDING IN THERE...
HERE'S THE SIDE VIEW...
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE STEPS
ON HER BLOG!
#2
BUFFET BEAUTIFUL
THIS FEATURE IS FROM
CARIN & NICOLE @
BEFORE...
SHE USED A.S. DUCK EGG BLUE
GREAT CHOICE...
AFTER...
THEY DID A FABULOUS JOB.
SHE HAD FIRST QUESTIONED WHETHER
OR NOT TO PAINT THE WOOD-
I SAY WHAT EVER MAKES THE PIECE
BEAUTIFUL TO YOU DO IT!
IT WILL ONLY ADD TO THE LIFETIME
OF THE PIECE AND THE ENJOYMENT IT
GIVES YOU!
#3
FRENCH LINEN BUFFET
THIS BEAUTIFUL BUFFET
TRANSFORMATION IS FROM
AMANDA @
RELOVED RUBBISH
AFTER...
I LOVE THE BEADED TRIM HOW IT
STANDS OUT! REALLY MAKES THE
PIECE, AND THE COLOR LOOKS
FANTASTIC!
RESTORATION REDO
THIS OTHER PIECE OF HER'S
THAT CAUGHT MY EYE WAS A REDO
OF A RESTORATION HARDWARE
COFFEE TABLE
THAT WAS ALL SCRATCHED UP.
HERE IS THE BEFORE...
AND AFTER...
IT TURNED OUT BEAUTIFUL,
I LOVE THE NEW FINISH ON
THE TOP. GREAT REDO!
NOW SHE GETS TO FALL IN
LOVE WITH THE PIECE ALL OVER AGAIN.
#4
CLARENCE
THIS LAST FEATURE
IS FROM STACEY @
EMBRACING CHANGE
IT'S A REDO OF A REALLY
GREAT WATERFALL DESK!
BEFORE...
AND AFTER...
SO CUTE, AND I LOVE THE
CUTE SUITCASES SHE USED TO
ACCESSORIZE IT.
GREAT FINISH ON THE TOP!
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT EMBRACING
CHANGE ON THURSDAY FOR
HER GREAT LINK PARTY!
FRENCH LINEN BUFFET
THIS BEAUTIFUL BUFFET
TRANSFORMATION IS FROM
AMANDA @
RELOVED RUBBISH
BEFORE...
AFTER...
I LOVE THE BEADED TRIM HOW IT
STANDS OUT! REALLY MAKES THE
PIECE, AND THE COLOR LOOKS
FANTASTIC!
RESTORATION REDO
THIS OTHER PIECE OF HER'S
THAT CAUGHT MY EYE WAS A REDO
OF A RESTORATION HARDWARE
COFFEE TABLE
THAT WAS ALL SCRATCHED UP.
HERE IS THE BEFORE...
AND AFTER...
I LOVE THE NEW FINISH ON
THE TOP. GREAT REDO!
NOW SHE GETS TO FALL IN
LOVE WITH THE PIECE ALL OVER AGAIN.
#4
CLARENCE
THIS LAST FEATURE
IS FROM STACEY @
EMBRACING CHANGE
IT'S A REDO OF A REALLY
GREAT WATERFALL DESK!
BEFORE...
AND AFTER...
CUTE SUITCASES SHE USED TO
ACCESSORIZE IT.
GREAT FINISH ON THE TOP!
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT EMBRACING
CHANGE ON THURSDAY FOR
HER GREAT LINK PARTY!
WELL THAT'T IS FOR TODAY
SEE YA NEXT MONDAY!
TO BE CONTINUED...
BE SURE TO GRAB A FEATURED
BUTTON!
BE SURE TO GRAB A FEATURED
BUTTON!
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Last night was one of our last meals at Orange Blossom Junction. It's kind of settling in now, that we won't be seeing our favorite crew regularly anymore. The good news is...they're going out with a bang! I can't wait for April 1st! There will be a steady stream of musicians throughout the day and of course the food will be fabulous! You know where I'll be! Check out the front page of their website to see the list of musicians and call to reserve your table today!
Back to last night! How about an Asparagus Salad to start off? This was Brandon's and he barely let my fork sneak a few bites because it was so good! It was totally PACKED with flavor from the asparagus, to the Red Pepper dressing, to the cheese, on top of all of the regular salad goodies too!
They were SO busy that they sold out of FIVE whole Prime Ribs before we even ordered! Yes, you heard me! Word is out, and EVERYONE is heading out to get their fill of their favorites before they close. Lucky for us, the other special was White Roughy with two Prawns with Artichoke Cream! We both love this fish! The sauce was amazing, and just LOOK at that pile of onion straws. My favorite!
It was served with this mountain of delicious veggies, and garlic bread! I LOVE their green beans (think Dillon Chicken and Shrimp!)
I HAD to get the Cat's Meow with Grilled Chicken crossed off my OBJ Bucket List! Before I started blogging the specials, I used to order this ALL the time! Orange Caesar dressing all the way! I will never have a salad this fabulous and fresh again!
The special came with dessert, and since the special dessert was sold out (we ate super late), we shared our all time favorite, Chocolate Trauma. Their homemade chocolate ice cream is by far the BEST chocolate ice cream I'll ever eat.
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Shutterfly photo books are the new way to preserve your memories. Create your own today.
Above is a photo book I gave Doug and Luci, Chef George, and Nikki as a little "thank you" for feeding us so well over the years. Their food will live on in my mind, even if it's not in my tummy. My taste buds will never be the same, but I'm nothing but thankful for the years of good food, music, and friendship we've been blessed to experience.
Filed Under: Orange Blossom Junction
Hey all!
I took a little blogging hiatus for the past few weeks so I could focus on finishing my research paper and presentation!
I'm DONE! Such an incredible feeling!
Only FOUR months until graduation!
I'll be resuming Five Feature Friday and hopefully some projects this week!
In other news, a group of some amazing bloggers and myself will be partying with Jane from Adventures in Dinner towards the end of April!
We will be sharing some great Spring projects, so get yours together now so you can party along!!
I hope you all are having a great weekend!!
Cheers!
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Things have really burst into life here. Making me far busier {and happily so} with this early onset of warmth. The Weeping Cherry tree's bloomed especially vibrant this year. Over the last few days it has become the norm in seeing at least 2 cars stopping in front of our home to snap pictures of them in bloom. I can not blame them. They are such an amazing sight so early in the year.
I have let the chickens out to free roam everyday being there is not much they could destroy this early. Except maybe {hopefully} put a huge dent on the bug population.
I am picking up our second hive next month. Without a colony. As you can see below the pollen count is very high this early which having Carinilian Bee's as we do means they will produce even more then normal amount of workers. Which in turn means restricting their hive space with growth and in hand possiby cause a swarming. I need the second hive for splitting just in case. I have still not received a Honey extractor. The enduring of Flaky people for second hand extractors plus the use /borrowing of one, not too mention the email & phone encounter of a scarey movie waiting to happen has me empty handed. {one of those where a woman emails to tell me she has one I can borrow so I send her the number for contact. Then a man calls here from an out of state number upon which I am told he is her "boyfriend" {she wrote to tell me her "boyfriend" will be calling me since it is his equipment only AFTER I sent her the number}.. Somehow the conversation became even more red flag with him saying I need to bring my frames to his place and all his extracting equipment is in the basement plus it is going to take a few hours to get all the frames done... dun dun dun......}
Back to the bee's, the weeping Cherry blooms have been the hot spot of our yard making much in ease for their close inspection.
We {I } have been spending all my time cleaning up any weeds that continue to show face in the garden. I have been using a 2x4 to make a line mark as I make my way from one end to the other. It may seem silly but with the grass clippings & leaves mulched on top, it takes the wood color to make the weed greens pop out. Think of it as though it were a graph line. It makes for a great marker of where I leave off everyday as well.
. I am just now seeing life in the cool weather garden. The Fava's are just now poking through. I planted the Tall Telephone Garden peas in a zig zag along the bentwood trellis plus Sugar snaps along the side back of the fence. Frog & I have been busy whipping up & watering what green there is with our Comfrey composted tea. Thats her favorite part. The watering.
I am now adamant, concerning aprons, one has no realization how they really are one of the most useful pieces of one's { my } wardrobe. We all know most of my wardrobe consists of thrift store finds.Personally I rather enjoy paying less for almost new looking clothes then the availability of overpriced and far too dressy for my lifestyle. Just like that white sundress above. $4 and looked just as good as it had when new.
I worked in the garden all day wearing that white dress. Not a bit of dirt was on it...I wore my apron which was just an inch past my hem, all day. Sold! Now when it comes to getting dirty, I am just as bad if not worse then my little country kids. From playing with chickens, climbing trees like monkeys, letting their imagination soar with play outdoors with the occasional imitating of a hen taking a dust bath... I kid not. I had asked what they were doing and that was the answer.... taking a dust bath... sigh. Just as bad as pulling in the driveway last night to discover Frog had hog tied her big brother with a jump rope... Now, I understood why the car which had slowed down in front of me was not about the weeping Cherry blooms as I have become accustomed. It was the odd sight of seeing a small child Hog Tied in the front yard with an even smaller child dancing around him as though she were doing a tribal victory dance...
But lets move on to the most amazing gift I received last evening. Mr. J had stopped in to inquire if I would like "some" asparagus plants he has thinned out from his patch. How.. nay WHY ,would I say no? So the Captain long after calls out "Hey, Mr. J is coming up the drive with a big box in a wheel barrow". I thought nothing of it. I mean, it could have been the only box he had & maybe he did not want to drop it coming across the road.... Turned out neither were the reason. That "some" turned into over 3 dozen crowns of the rare heirloom "Conover Colossal" asparagus crowns!! My mind was reeling and I would not be surprised if that man has not come to the conclusion I am a complete airhead the way I fumble on my words. I could not believe they were all for me. Be still my heart.. Be still.
I was amazed he had grown these 2 year old crowns from seed. An impressive feat. After some research, I found out more on my Darlin' Octopus root gems. They became well known in the late 1800's. Touted as the best compared to all other varieties available. An old article pertaining to the beginning of it's popularity is at this link* which describes not only it's abundance per crown of averaging 35 stalks but that it is not from the soil which gives it such superiority. It is indeed the variety created in his {Conover's} asparagus farming.
I am overjoyed to finally have these green spears in the garden. I have had attempts in the past to grow asparagus from the nursery store stock, resulting in just the loss of time & money. I am ever so full of gratitude for a most wonderful gift an asparagus loving gardener can receive.
A few more picture highlights of the last few days. Less talking. More showing....
The lady bugs are out & this lil one fell onto my apron as the willow greens swayed around me.
Ming has discovered my burdock Hypertuffa is the best place to lay & cool down while watching me work in the garden.
Esmeralda is the low hen of the group and an incident of her exclusion from the communal dust bath had the children pampering her with worms fresh from the garden. Ming, of course, wanted inclusion. Liking the worm she was offered? not so much...
I think I may do some back road driving for some camera play. I have been inspired by some photography that was shown in the recent MaryJanes Farmgirls magazine, using old pieces of timber & hardware. Enhancing the presentation/feeling of the photograph. Not that it is a new concept but brought back the inspiration I needed due to being side tracked by the garden.
Sweetest Dreams,
~Tammie
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The Colleen Shoulder Bag is carefully handcrafted from blown inner tubes for an undeniably durable, water-resistant, urban-chic look. This bag is made with 99% recycled materials and is fully lined with repurposed, nylon textile.
This is a bag that will get you lots of compliments and is great for many uses. It a great bag to tote around your everyday essentials. Make sure you check the measurements first and that it will fit your stuff!
Messenger Bag Features:
-Contains 1 large interior pocket
-Water-resistant, heavy-duty exterior
-Unique chrome ring closure
-Chrome hardware
-Adjustable shoulder strap
-Fully lined
-Machine Wash. Lay flat to dry
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MEASUREMENTS:
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HEIGHT ► 11"
LENGTH ► 15"
DEPTH ► 4"
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D E S C R I P T I O N:
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The Colleen Shoulder Bag is carefully handcrafted from blown inner tubes for an undeniably durable, water-resistant, urban-chic look. This bag is made with 99% recycled materials and is fully lined with repurposed, nylon textile.
This is a bag that will get you lots of compliments and is great for many uses. It a great bag to tote around your everyday essentials. Make sure you check the measurements first and that it will fit your stuff!
Messenger Bag Features:
-Contains 1 large interior pocket
-Water-resistant, heavy-duty exterior
-Unique chrome ring closure
-Chrome hardware
-Adjustable shoulder strap
-Fully lined
-Machine Wash. Lay flat to dry
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MEASUREMENTS:
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HEIGHT ► 11"
LENGTH ► 15"
DEPTH ► 4"
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T H E P R O C E S S :
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► The process of making each bag first starts with sourcing the materials. When a facility can not repair an inner tube, they donate it to Reclaimed Wreckage for recycling. I clean, disinfect, manufacture and draft each pattern for a completely unique finished product.
► I use as many reclaimed components as I can in each bag, including the linings, and any hardware used. Every bag is One-of-a-kind because of the vintage materials used. You may see small imperfections and wearing caused from the original material. This is part of the charm of the designs and adds to the fact that your bag has a history previous to you owning it! It's a great way to help to support sustainable approaches.
► Every bag is handmade by me, in my studio, in Salt Lake City, Utah :)
T H E P R O C E S S :
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► The process of making each bag first starts with sourcing the materials. When a facility can not repair an inner tube, they donate it to Reclaimed Wreckage for recycling. I clean, disinfect, manufacture and draft each pattern for a completely unique finished product.
► I use as many reclaimed components as I can in each bag, including the linings, and any hardware used. Every bag is One-of-a-kind because of the vintage materials used. You may see small imperfections and wearing caused from the original material. This is part of the charm of the designs and adds to the fact that your bag has a history previous to you owning it! It's a great way to help to support sustainable approaches.
► Every bag is handmade by me, in my studio, in Salt Lake City, Utah :)
ReclaimedWreckage.Etsy.com
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