Excerpts from my Google reader~it’s like settling down to read a good book that’s never ending, as I always find something inspiring, thought provoking or just plain funny.
I’m really eager for fall weather. I love fall (hate winter). If you’re one of the lucky ones that has a Magnolia tree in their yard..here is a great craft from Centsation Girl (easy to create) with your fallen Magnolia leaves. Love this.
Speaking of fall…it’s time to start thinking about some killer fall floral arrangements. I’m loving the golden yellow blast you get from this combo and the slight accent of green that drapes at the base. Great centerpiece for any table.
If you’re a vintage/antique junkie like I’m becoming..maybe you already know about this great event in September up in Shokopee, MN. Maybe you don’t….get a load of Junk Bonanza and get September 16th or 17th or 18th on your cali as you need to peruse the hundreds of funky junk vendors participating! I’m taking my mom!
Excerpts from my Google reader~it’s like settling down to read a good book that’s never ending, as I always find something inspiring, thought provoking or just plain funny.
I think this is pure genius. My Skinny Garden (aka Gina) interviews some of her fellow green-thumbers about their gardens! It’s interesting to hear the struggles other gardeners go through…and their best advice. The coolest though….the videos at the end of their gardens~Virtual Garden Tour. Genius.
I really wish Des Monies has something like this…workshops where I could get my hands dirty and learn how to create cool stuff at the same time (maybe I should start something). Check out this DIY Staghorn Workshop where natural creativity steals the show!
I recently raved about Bachman’s recent journey into the vintage world. (what I’d give to live there…in Bachman World) Here’s a gander into the what makes their garden centers so fun to shop….
I’m currently trying to grow the Ponytail Fern….really trying.
Generally speaking…I have a hard time reading a blog post if it doesn’t have pictures….as if I was a third grader. I need those eye rests. However~I’ve recently started following Paige Worthy on twitter and have taken a liking to her blog~PaigeWorthy.com (pretty easy to remember). She’s sassy, tells a great story, and I’m quick to turn every page.
In the garden the Japanese Beetles are killing me! Killing you and you probably don’t even know it! (not literally killing you) My garden looks horrible thanks to these beasts! Eric Liskey from Better Homes and Gardens shares his remedy for this Garden Warfare.
When is the last time you went to the Des Moines Botanical Center? I applaud Garden Mom and thank her for giving me a Wordless Wednesday glimpse at the garden wonders at the center as I haven’t been in eons! I mean eons. Time to plan a trip.
Last Tuesday I was fortunate enough to have some great people in the Worldwide Amplified studio with me:
Chris Juhl brought some killer BBQ from Jethros located in the Drake neighborhood. If you haven’t been there yet…I strongly suggest you partake in the wings. (along with the rest of the awesome menu).
Alexson and Paul Calahan came with their personal DIY expertise after creating a backyard retreat worth major bragging rights. See how they re-invented their dilapidated deck and added a patio and landscape.
Take a listen to the Garden Grunt show where you’ll hear how Alexson and Paul shed blood, tears..and probably a few beers on their DIY project.
Excerpts from my Google reader~it’s like settling down to read a good book that’s never ending, as I always find something inspiring, thought provoking or just plain funny.
I laughed out loud at this.You will too. Read how Jeff Fisher lost his tonsils (at least that’s how I see it…what do you think?)
This should have been part of my “I WANT Wednesday” series (of which I neglected yesterday). Meet Des Moines local artisan Calee Himes. What I WANT is a coffee cup that says “Good Morning” to me….in the morning. Sometimes I need that. Don’t forget to visit her Etsy shop.
I’m a big fan of Allison’s blog theme here…..A Tasteful Garden. I’m particularly fond of her daily photo series with their informational tags~my favorite so far? This one…from Stowe, Vermont
Got a garden to be proud of? Take a snapshot and submit it to Better Homes & Gardens photo contest! Prizes up to $5000! Think of what you can do with that kind of cash! Good luck!
Today at 6pm CST on the Garden Grunt ShowAlexson and her hubs are joining me to talk about their DIY patio…deck….landscape adventure! Here’s a sneak peek at the final project.
What I really want to pick their brains about is how they decided to go with a patio versus a deck, what thought was put into the shape/design/paver color, how much planning was done versus just doing…..etc. What advice for fellow DIYers do they have.
If you’ve got questions for your own project..bring em! And before tonight’s show cruise on over to Alexson’s blog…it’s a must read. I love the title…. Bigger, Better, Best.Plus she’s sassy. Nuff said.
Excerpts from my Google reader~it’s like settling down to read a good book that’s never ending, as I always find something inspiring, thought provoking or just plain funny.
A couple weekends ago I traveled up to Minneapolis. I LOVE Minneapolis. While there, I forced the hubs to go tiquing…I’d been dying to check out….in real time…Round Barn Potting Company in Andover. I LOVE Lori’s style. Here’s a sneak peek…but be sure to check the rest of it.
And finally….got a dream? I do. If YOU do, here’s your chance to bring it to life. My Entre Net has got a killer contest supporting Iowa entrepreneurs. Fly over to AdMavericks and tell your story. Do it. NOW.
This is a great patio…I LOVE the New York Blue flagstone. I LOVE the natural look the wood brings into the space. And I LOVE the softness the ferns bring to the upper left pocket.
The only thing…and I truly mean the only thing I would make sure to add to this patio is polymeric sand. Not only would polymeric sand add a barrier against nasty weeds, but it will stay put whereas regular sand is liable to shift, wiggle out from the cracks. Wiggling is more of an issue with flagstone when there are such wide gabs between the pieces.
There is a technique to applying polymeric sand….catch the video below. And lastly, just know that there are different grades of polymeric sand that correlate to what type of materials you’re using for your patio or pathway, make sure to ask questions before purchasing.
Excerpts from my Google reader~it’s like settling down to read a good book that’s never ending, as I always find something inspiring, thought provoking or just plain funny.
Throughout the blog-o-sphere there are several writers that honor the “Wordless Wednesday” tradition (I am not one…am trying a Wednesday Wants instead as I’m childish like that). Generally speaking a “Wordless Wednesday” post is composed of just a picture. This one from Lisa’s Retro Style got my attention…
