DIY Coat Hanger Christmas Angel

This tutorial shows you how to make a Christmas Angel wreath using coat hangers or clothes hangers.

What you need

You will need a total of 11 coat hangers (I have found that the kid/baby sized coat hangers work best.)
-Zip ties
-Scissors
-Circle Ring for Angel head – I used a cross-stitch hoop and wrapped with white ribbon (feel free to use your creativity!)
Optional: spray paint to paint your angel gold, silver or any color that resonates with you.

You can see the full tutorial over on our sister site Craftbits.com

 

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DIY Coat Hanger Christmas Angel

This tutorial shows you how to make a Christmas Angel wreath using coat hangers or clothes hangers.

What you need

You will need a total of 11 coat hangers (I have found that the kid/baby sized coat hangers work best.)
-Zip ties
-Scissors
-Circle Ring for Angel head – I used a cross-stitch hoop and wrapped with white ribbon (feel free to use your creativity!)
Optional: spray paint to paint your angel gold, silver or any color that resonates with you.

You can see the full tutorial over on our sister site Craftbits.com

 

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Cool Father's Day Gift Ideas (Jake Approved)

Father's Day is just around the corner and so it's time to start thinking about special ways to celebrate Dad! I actually have a few really cool gift ideas that I wanted to pass along to you. These things have all been Approved by my Husband, Jake, and so I think that the Dads in your life might like them as well. First up, What dad wouldn't want some cool new Designer Sunglasses? I just

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After a ‘lost spring,’ U.S. public gardens prepare for an uncertain summer

With plants and revenue threatened, institutions are figuring out how to open safely under the strictures of social distancing.

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* This article was originally published here

After a ‘lost spring,’ U.S. public gardens prepare for an uncertain summer

With plants and revenue threatened, institutions are figuring out how to open safely under the strictures of social distancing.

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Rhapsody in blue: a Milanese apartment

In the heart of Italy’s design capital, this spectacular home hits all the right notes

Milan’s Sforza Castle may not be as well known as its Teatro alla Scala or Duomo, but it is one of the Italian city’s proudest monuments. In the mid-1400s the Duke of Milan, Francesco I Sforza, transformed what were near ruins into one of the most exclusive residences of the Italian Renaissance. A few years later, the restoration was taken further by Francesco’s fourth son, Ludovico il Moro, who enlisted his contemporaries to help him deck it out, including a couple of chaps called Donato Bramante and Leonardo da Vinci. Five centuries on, across the road in the home of former fashion designer Lorenza Bozzoli, history is repeating itself.

The Milan-born artist and interior designer, together with her husband, architect Piergiorgio Fasoli, has just finished a six-month renovation of their mezzanine apartment in front of the castle on the Piazza Castello. They have turned “a boring studio”, as Bozzoli puts it, into a multicoloured Tardis filled with furniture and art.

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* This article was originally published here

Rhapsody in blue: a Milanese apartment

In the heart of Italy’s design capital, this spectacular home hits all the right notes

Milan’s Sforza Castle may not be as well known as its Teatro alla Scala or Duomo, but it is one of the Italian city’s proudest monuments. In the mid-1400s the Duke of Milan, Francesco I Sforza, transformed what were near ruins into one of the most exclusive residences of the Italian Renaissance. A few years later, the restoration was taken further by Francesco’s fourth son, Ludovico il Moro, who enlisted his contemporaries to help him deck it out, including a couple of chaps called Donato Bramante and Leonardo da Vinci. Five centuries on, across the road in the home of former fashion designer Lorenza Bozzoli, history is repeating itself.

The Milan-born artist and interior designer, together with her husband, architect Piergiorgio Fasoli, has just finished a six-month renovation of their mezzanine apartment in front of the castle on the Piazza Castello. They have turned “a boring studio”, as Bozzoli puts it, into a multicoloured Tardis filled with furniture and art.

Continue reading...

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And here’s the kitchen garden: cooped-up Britain moves the indoors outdoors

As lockdown forces us to use every inch inside our homes, those lucky enough to have outside space are going al-fresco

A bench and a slightly wobbly table used to be adequate for sitting and eating outside on warm days. Now the vogue is to turn your garden into a sophisticated outdoor living room, with rugs, cushions, scented candles and fire pits.

Lockdown has forced people to use every inch of their homes to accommodate work, education, exercise and leisure. Since the “stay at home” order was issued on 23 March, retailer John Lewis has seen a 63% rise in sales of its outdoor range, with barbecue sales more than doubling compared with a year ago. Some homeowners are going further and building outdoor kitchens, with fridges, ovens and sinks.

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* This article was originally published here

And here’s the kitchen garden: cooped-up Britain moves the indoors outdoors

As lockdown forces us to use every inch inside our homes, those lucky enough to have outside space are going al-fresco

A bench and a slightly wobbly table used to be adequate for sitting and eating outside on warm days. Now the vogue is to turn your garden into a sophisticated outdoor living room, with rugs, cushions, scented candles and fire pits.

Lockdown has forced people to use every inch of their homes to accommodate work, education, exercise and leisure. Since the “stay at home” order was issued on 23 March, retailer John Lewis has seen a 63% rise in sales of its outdoor range, with barbecue sales more than doubling compared with a year ago. Some homeowners are going further and building outdoor kitchens, with fridges, ovens and sinks.

Continue reading...

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Adrian Higgins on lessons learned while gardening during a pandemic, and more

Submit your questions about gardening for Adrian Higgins.

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Adrian Higgins on lessons learned while gardening during a pandemic, and more

Submit your questions about gardening for Adrian Higgins.

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Happy Mother's Day !

Happy Mother's Day! I just wanted to take a moment to wish all you lovely Mom's a day full of blessings and joy. I am happy that we are now able to have 5 members of our family in our home at a time......10 if it is outdoors but it is a very cool windy day here today so indoors  it is in shifts of 5 at a time. I hope you enjoy a  sweet afternoon tea today. Don't you love those

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How to repurpose a piano into a Bar/drinks Cabinet

There are so many redundant broken pianos lying around in peoples house’s this could be a good idea on how they can make them into a modern piece of functional furniture. This is a big upcycle hack, but well worth the effort if you have the skills to complete it. You can see the full article here.

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Years after my mother's death, I finally understand what she was trying to say

I come from a long line of stubborn, learn-the-hard-way women who never fit in, so maybe that's why I'm not a fan of Mother's Day.

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* This article was originally published here

Years after my mother's death, I finally understand what she was trying to say

I come from a long line of stubborn, learn-the-hard-way women who never fit in, so maybe that's why I'm not a fan of Mother's Day.

* This article was originally published here

Years after my mother's death, I finally understand what she was trying to tell me

I come from a long line of stubborn, learn-the-hard-way women who never fit in, so maybe that's why I'm not a fan of Mother's Day.

* This article was originally published here

* This article was originally published here

Years after my mother's death, I finally understand what she was trying to tell me

I come from a long line of stubborn, learn-the-hard-way women who never fit in, so maybe that's why I'm not a fan of Mother's Day.

* This article was originally published here

How I sell my Photography

Did you know that I sell Photography? I'm guessing not, since I'm not sure if I have ever mentioned it before. But Yes, I do sell some of my Photography and it has became another little hobby of mine. I sell my photography at CREATIVE MARKET.  Have you heard of Creative Market before? Well, Creative Market is kinda like Etsy, but instead of homemade items, it's full of Ready to use designs.

* This article was originally published here

* This article was originally published here

How I sell my Photography

Did you know that I sell Photography? I'm guessing not, since I'm not sure if I have ever mentioned it before. But Yes, I do sell some of my Photography and it has became another little hobby of mine. I sell my photography at CREATIVE MARKET.  Have you heard of Creative Market before? Well, Creative Market is kinda like Etsy, but instead of homemade items, it's full of Ready to use designs.

* This article was originally published here

DIY Steampunk Mixed Media Mirror Makeover

I know mixed media is not something that you find very often given to furniture but I had this idea in my head that this mirror would suit a mixed media makeover. I chose a steampunk theme because I knew I would be able to find bits and bobs in my workshop and home. Mixed media is all about adding different art mediums into one piece of art, but I chose furniture instead of art. Looking at the process it is a total mess but the end results are stunning. See the full tutorial here.

* This article was originally published here

* This article was originally published here

DIY Steampunk Mixed Media Mirror Makeover

I know mixed media is not something that you find very often given to furniture but I had this idea in my head that this mirror would suit a mixed media makeover. I chose a steampunk theme because I knew I would be able to find bits and bobs in my workshop and home. Mixed media is all about adding different art mediums into one piece of art, but I chose furniture instead of art. Looking at the process it is a total mess but the end results are stunning. See the full tutorial here.

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Citrus Margarita

Happy Cinco De Mayo! Today I wanted to share a yummy Citrus Margarita that I created over the weekend. It's very light and refreshing and I think that you'll enjoy it too. Ingredience - Tequila (or Substitute with Vodka or Rum if desired) - Orange Juice - Grapefruit Juice - Lemonaide - Lime  - Ice I like to mix my drinks individually rather than in a pitcher so this recipe is for a

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* This article was originally published here

Citrus Margarita

Happy Cinco De Mayo! Today I wanted to share a yummy Citrus Margarita that I created over the weekend. It's very light and refreshing and I think that you'll enjoy it too. Ingredience - Tequila (or Substitute with Vodka or Rum if desired) - Orange Juice - Grapefruit Juice - Lemonaide - Lime  - Ice I like to mix my drinks individually rather than in a pitcher so this recipe is for a

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DIY Dollar Store Marbled Gardening Tools

This DIY tutorial shows you how to convert basic dollar tree garden tools into decorative handmade gifts for loved ones.

An easy and unique way to add some color to gardening tools!  This tutorial shows you how to add a little flair to boring store-bought tools.  Pair these up with some seeds, gloves and snips for a great DIY Gardenings gift basket.

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* This article was originally published here