Friday, April 27, 2012

Give Your Kitchen a New Look

Some recommendations on spicing up your kitchen from Apartment Therapy: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/a-repurposed-kitchen-uses-for-the-versatile-glass-jar-169758

Friday, April 13, 2012

Check out Rusted Root tomorrow at the Gothic Theatre!

Rusted Root along with Skinny Lister, Mr. Right and Malea will be performing tomorrow, April 14th at the Gothic Theatre. Doors open at 8 pm and the show starts at 9. Tickets are between $18 and $22. For more information please visit: http://www.gothictheatre.com/event/89451

 

Friday, April 6, 2012

Non-traditional Easter decor

Looking for a different look for this year's Easter? Check out these super cool ideas from Apartment Therapy!


We enjoy some of the traditions that go along with Easter: hunting eggs, decorating with spring flowers, eating Peeps. But unfortunately, like many holidays, Easter has become commercially cutesy-fied, to the point where we groan and roll our eyes when we see the first plastic baskets and cellophane grass hit the shelves (on February 15th). In minor rebellion, we went in search of some interesting, handmade and non-cutesy Easter décor ideas to share with you. Here's what we found...
 1 We're big fans of Elizabeth Soule's photographs at any time of year, but her little lambs seem especially appropriate for Easter, cute without being cutesy. She's also got a very nice rabbit. Available at Poppytalk's wonderful spring-themed Green Pop marketplace.
• 2 Emilyn from Supercozy made these great DIY egg carton flowers. They would be pretty hanging as a garland, or used as shades on a string of lights.
• 3 There's something so beautiful in the simplicity of these plain wooden eggs from TheCraftyDragonfly on Etsy. They're intended for craft projects, but we like them just the way they are.
• 4 An egg-shaped terrarium seems perfect for celebrating spring and the holiday at once. This vintage glass version comes from Etsy seller Greenbriar.
• 5 Another selection from Poppy's Green Pop marketplace, this rabbit lamp from Non Fiction Design is weird and wonderful. Surround him with moss or flowers for a wacky centerpiece.
 6 There are a lot of felted eggs on Etsy, but we like these because they're not done in pastels and they look very well-made. From Astash.
• 7 Soy candles in egg-shaped porcelain votives would cast a lovely glow year-round. From Revisions.
• 8 Hang this flowering garland by Royal Buffet over your Easter table (for purchase on Poppytalk Handmade).


Read more: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/roundup-nonannoying-easter-dec-80988

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Martha Stewart Tutorial: Lace Easter Eggs

This Easter, try making some totally different looking eggs! Check out this Martha Stewart tutorial for lace eggs.
This Easter, take hard-boiled eggs to new heights by embellishing them with lacy patterns. Once the eggs are dyed and dry, pile them in a large bowl to use them as a centerpiece.



Tools and Materials
Eggs
Standard egg dye
Rubber bands
Inexpensive lace trimmings or scraps from a worn tablecloth or curtains
Scissors
Foam board fitted with flathead pins


Lace Egg How-To
1. Cut lace into strips long enough to wrap around eggs and still have extra to form a sash for holding.


2. Wrap eggs, securing lace with rubber bands. Dye eggs according to dye package instructions. Lift out, cut off rubber bands, and unwrap lace. Let dry on foam board fitted with flathead pins.


Resources
Inexpensive lace trimmings can be found in fabric stores.



Check out more Easter crafts at MarthaStewart.com.

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