A GREAT MINI TUTORIAL

Hello friends:  Here is a mini tutorial from BHG, easy and fast.

 

Better Homes and Gardens has provided us with a great tutorial on how to easily put together a framed living vertical wall. It can be hung indoors or out, be small or large and is extremely hearty so even black thumbs like me can have a go at it.

This project allows you to be as hands on as you want. You can make or buy your frame or even purchase an entire kit which will provide you with the frame, cactus mix and succulents ready to go.

So if you're wanting to squeeze in one or two more summer projects before the season starts fading on us, then this could be one that isn't too daunting and will assure a nice display of greenery to cheer you up as the fall and winter months start creeping in on us.

Images: Better Homes and Gardens

• San Francisco
• Alysha Findley
• August 19, 2011 03:45PM

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Just love easy tutorials, these plants are on sale at Kmart, I used chickenwire instead.

happy Friday

martha

TREASURES

Hello friends:

Today, I wanted to share some of my Etsy items that made it to Treasuries.  Different curators choose items by color, photos, or other categories and its a boost when someone chooses your items.  In my case, I love this particular mirror, its so shabby and painted so well, I love the shape and all.  The other item this week  is an antiquetag I made out of clay, and I tried to crackle it.  Take a look and let me know what you think, I love your comments and you know I answer everyone, they make me very happy.

Vintage ornate shabby chic mirror featured in a Treasury

From katecreativesalvage

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www.etsy.com/treasury/NzY2Mjk1M3w1OTMyMDUxMzI/autumn-feeling?ref=pr_trea...
www.etsy.com/treasury/MTAwNjE4MDh8NTgwMjQ1OTI1/fun-to-touch?index=0

 

 

Remember the special sale until the 31st. 40% off.


Martha

 

BOOKCASES, how to decorate

Hello friends:


Thanks for all the comments on the "weekend party" idea. Today, I want to talk to you about my nightmare, "bookcases".  I have a beautiful oak and brass antique bookcase. I cannot paint it, because is in the "family" so, the problem is the "mess", I can't keep it straight.
I need to take a picture, not today, but I promise to take a picture of the before and after.

Take out all the drawers, paint and wallpaper, and voila, you have a bookcase ,my  problem, I already have one.

to this BHG

Now, this is the way I would like my "bookcase" to look, ah you too?

Country Living, different??

Add caption

from this to this, BHG

New York apartment Love the books, mix with collectibles, pictures, art,
this I found on Bing.com

one way to solve the problem if you have a lot of books (courtesy of HGTV)

A girl can dream,  courtesy of the Queen of decorating Martha Stewart.

moving on




Well, enough inspiration, I know a lot of people organize by size, color, height their books.  I didn't, I organized them by topics, then I added some "collectibles" my favorite things, some more books going the other way.
I thought about covering some books with white paper, have you seen that??  give me some ideas PLEASE.
I promise I will show you the mess, I'm so ashamed, but I use my books too much, so everything gets out of order.

Oh well, good friends, talk to you tomorrow,

love and blessings,

martha

LET's HAVE A SUMMER WEEKEND PARTY,

Sunday afternoon tea, notice the paper tablecloth, don't know where to get it, nice??
Courtesy of Country Living

sweet table  courtesy of Country Living

A drink station, an old table , an urn with persaco and ginger ale, some coffee and you are done, courtesy of Country Living magazine

country setting, love the banner, courtesy of Country Living magazine


With the help of my favorite magazine, we have a lot of ideas, PLEASE COMMENT ON YOUR FAVORITE!!!


Happy Saturday,

martha

Happy Friday,canning, pretty summer parties, and more

courtesy of "Lulu"s Martha Stewart favorite party shop.

Great recipes on facebook, try one, I am, comment on your canning, I'm learning with you.

A wonderful jar for a Sunday breakfast in the winter months.

cute mini pops push up cups adorable from Lulu's.com

The little milk bottles are a great piece that adds to the decor, you can get them at "Lulu"s.com

tons of cupcake cups at Lulus, just darling.

sweet birthday candles

Parties:

simple and pretty.

I hope you enjoyed the simple party ideas, the "canning" inspiration, and the great Lulu's shop pictures. I found this shop great for birthdays, and family gathering parties.

Have a wonderful weekend

martha