May 21, 2012

Old Corks=New Garden Labels

Great idea right? Not too sure if I could do it, I'm pretty sure Ollie would eat the corks but I still really love it! I might give it a try anyways!

May 18, 2012

Angel Vine Plant Care

Light: Bright light is best

Water: Keep moist. Check for water daily, especially if in a warm environment or placed on a windowsill

Temperature: Normal room temperatures are fine

Hardiness: USDA Zone 6

Very fast grower. Trim the plant regularly to keep its shape. Stems become very wiry with age.

Angel vine or mattress vine (Muehlenbebeckia complexa) is a tough, high growing ground cover plant. Although this plant likes full sun, we have grown it under shade so it must be acclimated to full sun. Indoors, this plant will do best in a bright location, but will tolerate periods of less than desirable conditions as long as it periodically gets time to recuperate under ideal conditions .

Keep angel vine evenly moist at all times. This plant uses lots of water when warm. It will, however, recover from going completely dry and wilting, losing only the most dried out leaves. This plant is a fast grower, so limiting fertilizer will also help to limit its growth.

The only pest we have seen on angel vine is aphids. For a minor infestation, just wash them off or squeeze them. For a heavy infestation use any chemical labeled for aphid control.

Angel vine can be grown outdoors in USDA Zone 6 and above in the ground, or USDA Zone 9 in pots year round.




May 16, 2012

Thrift House: Lazy Susan

Cost: $2

I was looking for a little lazy susan for on my table when we have big dinner parties and I found a couple that I liked but I wasn't interested in spending $20-$40 and then I found this pretty. I might still paint in a hammered silver but for now it's doing a great job just how it is.

May 14, 2012

Mason Jar Idea

I love this idea! I wanted to do moss in jars for a while and I had seen one type but this way would work even better for me!!

Check out more ideas from Poppy Talk!

May 12, 2012

Paint By Numbers Wall













 I never thought of this but what a wonderful idea right? I mean you don't have to have much for skill other then being about to be patient and paint in the lines! Check out more great ideas at The Lettered Cottage.




May 11, 2012

DIY: Succulent Plant Tower

Isn't this a wonderful idea? I saw it at Craftberry who was inspired but a West Elm planter and made her own! Isn't that great? I love doing stuff like that!


May 9, 2012

Thrift House: Little Side Table

Cost: $3

Great right? It's perfect for holding my chess board, which is also from a thrift store.