Monthly Archives: May 2013

05.02.13

Backyard Patio Paradise....a moodboard

Posted by Christina // 7 Replies

The weather has finally decided to cooperate with my desire to be outside.
Bout time Ma Nature, bout time.

We’ve taken full advantage of this blip of sunshine by working on the backyard & patio every chance we get.  Clearly that means I’m daydreaming of decking it out in color while Tim struggles to yank weeds out.

We already have big plans for our exterior including a new paint job and a pretty pergola, but I think the details are the best part of any makeover.  To convince Tim I had to make a moodboard, see Tim. backyard moodboard 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11

The details are always the best.  They are the creme-filling to a delectable donut.  The sun-drying to fresh crisp sheets.  The waffle to your fries.  (I thought of a million of those and they were all somehow food related…hmmmm).

Do you have a backyard paradise?
Have a Kelly Green affection?
What does your dream backyard look like?

Written by Christina and Tim
05.01.13

DIY double hoop wreath...

Posted by Christina // 11 Replies

You know all those fabric scraps you have just lying around looking pretty?
I declare that we should show them off. double hoop wreath I had some Ikat fabric mocking me that had a calling as a superstar.
I love how fabrics can take on a whole new look when you wrap them. double hoop wreath supplies I scrounged around my craft stash and dug up two embroidery hoops.  I knew they would come in handy eventually, although I thought it would be for when I took the embroidery plunge.

I began by wrapping the fabric around the larger hoop, then found a complimentary fabric to wrap the smaller hoop.  Then I hit a wall.  Not a real one, although it wouldn’t surprise anyone thanks to my clutzy nature.  I wasn’t sure how to attach the two hoops.  The answer to all crafting problems is either Mod Podge or Hot Glue, can I get an Amen.

So from attaching the hoops together to bedazzling the wreath with fabric flowers my thumbs took a piping hot glue beating.

The whole thing took about an hour and now I have dreams of thousands of fabric covered wreaths hanging from our tree in the backyard.  Beckoning the birdies to perch for a minute.  That would be my happy place, until they pooped on my new Adirondack chairs.  Then I would bust the broom out and hop on the crazy train.  Choo Choo.

Have you been dreaming of bird heaven in your backyard?
DIY’d any fun projects?
What do you do with your fabric scraps?

Written by Christina and Tim