Aren't these lights great?! I don't have a place to do this great DIY project (Yet!) but I wanted to share it with you anyways because I think they are just great! Check out the full post/instructions here at Design Sponge!
July 28, 2012
July 26, 2012
Indoor House Plant Lighting Definitions
I find it hard at times to determine what is the right amount of lights for my plants. Tags say direct light, bright light but not direct etc. and I find it all, well a little nondescript so I thought I'd do a little research and this info is great. I find it really explains it well and gives you a great idea of how to really take care of your plants.
What is a sunny (direct sun) location?
Within 2 feet of a south- or southwest-facing window.
Window sills flooded with sunlight.
A sun room (If you have one, lucky you!)
What is a bright (indirect sun) location?
Within 4-5 feet of an east- or west-facing window.
3-5 feet from a window that faces south or southwest.
Any place where the sun shines into a room for several hours.
What is a partially shaded (low light) location?
An east-facing window where the morning sun shines into the room for only a few hours. Morning sun is cooler than afternoon sun, so you don't have to worry about overheating your plant.
At least 3-5 feet away from a window that faces south or southwest.
Directly in front of a north-facing window gives a plant low-to-medium light intensity.
What is a shady location?
More than 6 feet away from a south- or southwest-facing window.
Hallways, staircases, and corners of rooms.
Near windows that are shaded by trees.
Source
July 25, 2012
Thrift House: Leaf Bird Bath
Cost: $4.50
I was looking for something that I could use for a bird bath. I like birds, bees, butterflies but I don't like all the big tall things you put out to try and attract them. I wanted something a little more natural and when I found this I just loved it and had to have it. I put it in the garden and I'll take a few photos and share them when the plants have grown in and make it look a little better.
July 23, 2012
July 18, 2012
Making your own lotion
Ok, first things for I have to say I haven't try this but I really want to! I think the biggest part is the look of it...it looks very messy, and detailed and that sort of puts me off of it, but I think I just need to put aside some time and give it a go!
Here is a list of what you need:- Blender
- Spatula
- Thermometer (meat)
- Double boiler or pot with a measuring pyrex or bowl suspended in the water
- Clean jars
- Coconut oil (can also use jojoba or sweet almond)
- Olive oil
- Beeswax (100% pure)
- Distilled or purified water
- Borax
- Essential oils
- Optional aloe vera gel and vitamin E
All the other details for this great recipe are at An Austin Homestead. If you're not interested in this project you should still check out the blog! It's got lots of goodies I think you'd enjoy!
July 16, 2012
Honeymoon Redo: Villa Mayana
Oh wow right? I would love to go here!!
"The large beautiful house is surrounded by endless green lawns, lots of exotic palm trees and has beautiful views of the landscape. Only natural materials such as stone, bamboo and wood were used during the construction"
July 8, 2012
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Droll right? I am so going to make this for Marshall sometime. He's in love with peanut butter.
Check out the recipe over at The Pioneer Woman
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