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Crafts Family Fun Findings Gardening Plants Projects Seasons Spring

Springtime Miniature Garden

March 31, 2016

I love gardening in miniature and with spring in the air I could not help myself. My daughter and I decided to create a miniature garden that we would both love to spend time in. With a cottage garden as inspiration, the entire miniature garden came together in under an hour’s time. We had so …

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Golden Statue Floral Centerpiece

February 26, 2016

Every year I look forward to watching the Academy Awards each February. I love the whole thing, from the pre-show to see what everyone is wearing to the actual award ceremony. I adore this glimpse into Hollywood. It reminds me of the days when I went to UCLA and every year my best friend was …

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Succulent Arrangement

January 19, 2016

Last week, I took a trip out west to California for filming. I was excited to be back in California close to where I grew up and I was even more excited to be able to connect with a long time online friend, Cindy from The Succulent Perch. With a huge love for succulents and …

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Crafts Gardening Plants Projects Summer

Make a Succulent Wreath

November 14, 2015

I just adore succulents. Today I wanted to show you how to make this succulent wreath. To make a succulent wreath like this, I borrow bits and pieces from larger plants in my garden. During the summer, these succulent wreaths catch the sun’s rays hanging from the garden sheds, the house, the outdoor shower, and they …

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About Dahlias

July 30, 2015

My friend Deb for years now has grown the most beautiful dahlias. Raised beds upon raised beds dance with dahlias, zinnias and among other blooms in her cutting garden. This spring, I was inspired to try dahlias in my garden. It was Longfield Gardens once again that gave me a boost. They generously sent me some dahlia …

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Crafts Gardening Plants Projects Seasons Summer

Garden DIY: The Art of Kokedama

May 12, 2015

Kokedama appeared hundreds of years ago in Japan. The art of kokedama is based on the age old tradition of bonsai. Kokedama or string gardens are often created when groups of these assorted plants are hung together to form a beautiful living arrangement. These pot-less plants are wrapped in moss and watered by soaking. They …

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Crafts Gardening Plants Projects Spring

DIY: Magnetic Air Plant Terrariums

April 26, 2015

Sometimes I think I might be just as addicted to air plants as I am to succulents. Both are super easy to care for and really add so much diversity to my collection of houseplants. For these, I re-purposed some small tins into these magnetic air plant terrariums which are just perfect for my fridge. …

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Crafts Gardening Plants Projects Seasons Winter

DIY: Indoor Water Garden

April 6, 2015

A few weeks ago, the kids started asking if they could keep some fish. I hadn’t had fish in years, but I knew how to do it. For years, growing up, I had such fond memories of my Dad teaching me to raise tropical fish. Some weekends, just the two of us, would sneak away …

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Crafts Gardening Holiday Plants Projects Seasons Spring Valentine's Day

Make It: Gardening Gift Box

January 26, 2015

As winter takes hold, it is easy to fall into the after holiday doldrums. This year for Valentine’s Day I thought it would be nice to create a gardening gift box teeming with gardening goodies for a favorite gardener in my life. This gardening gift box starts off with a vintage wooden crate found …

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Crafts Gardening Plants Projects Seasons Spring

Wall Art with Airplants

January 14, 2015

I love picking up old frames at antique fairs. I just adored this one. I found it at the Vintage Bazaar and I loved that it was already painted this lovely blue. For a few dollars, it came home with me ready to be transformed into a living piece of art. Creating airplant wall art …

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Springtime Miniature Garden

Golden Statue Floral Centerpiece

Succulent Arrangement

Make a Succulent Wreath

About Dahlias

Garden DIY: The Art of Kokedama

DIY: Magnetic Air Plant Terrariums

DIY: Indoor Water Garden

Make It: Gardening Gift Box

Wall Art with Airplants

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