Red Rose Screensaver...

This red rose shot...
is a little blurred -
and a whole lot beautiful.


Free to use as a screensaver or desktop photo.
(save as to your own computer)

#free #screensaver




DIY Letter Painted Salad Servers and another upcycle!



I bought these bamboo salad servers at Briscoes for $8 in a 50% off sale.
And as I needed a gift for an upcoming housewarming, 
decided to zoosh them up a bit!


I used stick on letters to write salad on each utensil.
Then proceeded to paint them with acrylic paint.


(Orange was the colour of choice because the modern new build house has a bright orange front door and an orange kitchen splashback!)
Dry.
Then paint a second coat of your colour.
Dry.
Then varnish.
(Dry completely for at least a week before gifting/using.
Remember that these are hand wash only, 
so you need to add a little note to the gift.)

The other part of the housewarming gift is a fruit bowl.
This pottery piece was $5 at the Hospice Op Shop.


(I choose the copper to compliment the orange colour as the new kitchen has copper hanging pendant lights above the breakfast bar.)
First step - spray paint inside of bowl copper.


Then spray paint the bottom, middle and top rims.

Sooooo very cool!

Modern and funky and upcycled!
A perfect fit for their new modern home with the orange kitchen splashback and the bright orange front door.  :)







Mini Desert Gardens...


This is one of those 'oh so cute, 
but let's put up a 'danger' sign' kind of projects.

I'm a cactus and succulent lover, 
so this quirky desert style mini garden is just my thing.

To create you will need:
3 x small glass bowls 
(I used $1 bowls from the Necessities Warehouse brand)

sand
potting mix

3 x baby cactus plants
($4.47 each from Mitre 10)
Line each bowl with wet sand and press into place.

Add a layer of potting mix.


Put the baby cacti in the centre and backfill with potting mix.
Put a top layer of sand on top.


Hint: Make a paper collar to avoid the prickles and make for easier manoeuvring.

The Mini desert gardens require minimal watering.
Remember there is no drainage in the glass bowl so it is vital not to overwater them or they will rot.


I displayed each bowl in a little wooden box on the coffee table.
The cloth is vintage.
Oh so pretty don't you think?


I adore the passionflower design.
Right now I'm loving vintage fabric...
and
Mini Desert Gardens!





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