Let's Copper it!

At the moment, I'm prepping for an Art Studio makeover.
It's long overdue.
I have my leather couch and French coffee table in storage,
and  I'm gathering bits and pieces to pretty up the space.
I picked up this pottery vase at the 2nd hand shop for $3.

Love the texture of it, but not the colour.
Because I am having a little crush on copper at the moment, 
there was no question what to do with it.
Let's copper it!
Oh my gosh let me loose with the spray paint!
At the same time I painted a plastic light shade too.

For as much as I would love a chandelier in my studio,
Practicality and light requirements mean that it is not such a good idea.

 As a creative who often paints at night, I needed good lighting.

The copper spray paint is fabulously easy to use
with instant coverage.
The brand I used is 'Plastikote'.

It sets hard, therefore no future flaking happens!

And the vase looks gorgeous in the studio... 

I can't wait for Spring when I can complete the Art Studio makeover!

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Carpe Diem Quote.

Carpe Diem

The meaning of this is thought to be:
'Seize the day'.
After all, today will be yesterday before you know it.

This Latin saying originated from the Odes Book 1 by lyric poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus,
 (65 BC - 8 BC)

(Did you know 'Carpe Diem' is the most Googled!)
So I am going to:
Carpe Diem today and every other day.
Will you join me?

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Growing Rhododendrons In Pots...

I have always enjoyed rhododendrons.

I love the garden varieties that grow into beautiful large shrubs and trees.

Fabulous if you have a large garden!

But then I discovered they are incredibly easy to grow in pots.

There are many varieties available now with dwarf or small shrub status which are the best for using in pots.

Vireya rhododendrons can become waterlogged planted  in the garden,

and I have found these do particularly well in pots too.

I give my plants a spray using a general insecticide once in the spring,

and two or three times over summer to treat and prevent bug infestations like spider mite and mealy bug.

The beauty of growing Rhododendrons in pots is you can easily move them.

If you think it's not liking a certain position, 

move somewhere new, until the plants happy condition and growth let's you know you've got right!


Rhododendron and Azalea Care List:
* Use a good quality potting mix
*Use a long life fertiliser pellet 
*Water regularly
*Spray with an insecticide in Spring and summer.
*Repot every two years.

And to thank you,

you will have a profuse blooming season.

Azaleas also grow exceptionally well in pots too.

I treat them the same as the rhododendrons,
with a spring and summer insecticide spray.

They need a lot more watering in the summer months,
but once they bloom you will be so happy.

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