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The Mourning Dove Tale

I know that I should like all Gods creatures and what not, but I gotta tell you, I don't! I don't like creepy crawlers - frogs, lizards, snakes - I don't like rodents, possums, raccoons, armadillos; I don't like birds, especially pigeons, they are rude and intrusive. So, if I dislike critters so much, why do they keep popping up in my designs? Well, may be it's because the little buggers are kinda adorable form afar. Anyway, this is a story about a family of  mourning doves (aka turtle doves) and how I was inspired to create something beautiful. I recently...

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Kettlebell inspired Planter

Who else but yours truly would be inspired to create a plant pot while doing kettlebell swings? I did an illustration of 'skull' several years ago when I was going through my Ed Hardy, skull phase - truth, I was mulling over getting a tattoo but I chickened out - it looks like it hurts...A LOT. Anyway, since the design was generic and unoriginal, I stashed it away in the archives. Fast forward 6 years later, I am at the box/gym doing the Work Out Of the Day (WOD) - 4 rounds 7 heavy kettle bell swings - and as I am swinging a 44 lbs kettlebell, I was...

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Easy-to-Grow Indoor Plants That Thrive

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Monogrammed Flower Pots - and other Plant Pot Hacks

Flower Pot/Plant Pot Make Over Mother's day is fast approaching (May 10th, 2015) and instead of heading to the mall to purchase gifts for all my mommy friends, I opted to create handcrafted gifts.  And since I am obsessed with all thing garden, I decided to personalize a few inexpensive clay plant pots. You can pick up flower pots from IKEA for as low as .45 cents. Although I am sure you have a few clay pots lying around - so no shopping necessary:) BTW, these would make a great Birthday, Father's day or Just because gift as well. [caption...

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Home and Garden - Snake Plant AKA Mother-In-Law's Tongue

I have a new favorite plant and I am on a quest to add each variation to my balcony garden. The species is commonly known as the Snake Plant or Mother-In-Law's Tongue or if you speak Latin Sanseivieria trifasciata.  [caption id="attachment_1507" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Cylinderica Spear Snake Plant[/caption] The plant is an evergreen perennial plant that typically grows in a dense stands. This no fuss, succulent with thin upright leaves that resemble the skin of a reptile is native to tropical West Africa from Nigeria east to the Congo. In Africa, the plant is used as a protective charm against evil or bewitchment. [caption id="attachment_1503" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Robista Snake Plant[/caption] The Snake plant  is a low-maintenance...

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