Faux Blackboard Signs

Since we are hoping to start farmer's market this Saturday, we are feverishly trying to get everything organized!  I came across a tutorial about little blackboard signs, but I had no special blackboard paint!  So this is my rendition of this tutorial:  Chalkboard Sign

The steps were fairly easy, I used a template to cut out the shape on the cardboard and cut it out.  Then I painted them with black acrylic paint and glued some clothes pins onto the back.  When  the paint was fully dry, I used some white chalk around the edges to make it look like a real chalk board.

I added some buttons for extra cuteness and used a white pencil crayon to write on my text.  They look like real chalk boards, but they are not erasable!

 

Container Garden

I am a self confessed black thumb in the garden.  But I never really lose hope that whatever I plant will survive...somehow.  So I keep it small and simple.  I know there are lots of ideas for container gardening on the internet.  Here are a few things I learned.  Key words, bush, compact, space saver, will work well for container gardens.  I decided to try tomato, cucumber, green pepper and lettuce with a few marigolds for color.  You can use anything for a container garden just make sure it has drainage.  Use lighter colored containers since dark ones absorb heat.  You will have to water a container garden more often, check daily.  So with all that in place, here I go, hoping for at least a tomato or two!  Happy gardening!

Book of the Week

I happened upon this book at the library- I went to pick up a book that I had on hold, and only had a few minutes to see what is on the shelf.  What a good find!  

Matthew Robbins designs whole weddings based on an item or a memory that the couple holds dear to their hearts.  In this book he designs a wedding with a citrus theme- bringing out the colors, shape and feel of the Napa Valley.  He also does a wedding inspired by french candies (some people bring back candy from their vacation spots), reminding the couple of their favorite places.

I just love the idea of letting your inspiration for your wedding or home come from something that is important to you.  He doesn't stick with trends of the moment, but instead makes it completely about the couple.  That way the design elements are always close to your heart and timeless.

It makes me wonder if I were to redesign my apartment, where would I look for inspiration?

Brand New Blog

Welcome to our new blog!

This blog will be written by myself, Amanda, as well as by my sweet Mom, Terri.  We think of ourselves as very crafty ladies!  We always seem to have a project (or two) on the go, and we thought that this would be a great place to share those ideas with whoever wants to listen!

In case you were wondering why we chose "grass cloth green" for our blog title- it's actually quite simple.  Both my Mom and I have beautiful green walls in our houses and grass cloth is the name Behr has given for that shade!  We thought it was kinda catchy!

Behr- Grass Cloth 400d-5

It reminds me that inspiration can come from anywhere, we just need to be willing to open our eyes to see the possibilities.  Thanks for reading!  We are going to have so much fun.