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I am going through my coastal decor phase, so I have been creating a few accent pieces for my home. Here is the first of my creation - they are napkin rings embellished with sand dollars. [caption id="attachment_1290" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Sand Dollar Napkin Rings[/caption] This was a very simple project. I used strips of vinyl shelf lining, silk ribbon, some glue and of course, sand dollar. Here is how I made them. I cut 4 strips of vinyl  - 12 inches x 2 inches. Curl the vinyl around to form a cylinder/tube (circle). Secure the ends with some quick setting...

I have been a little obsessed with succulents lately. Unlike the others plants that I have attempted to cultivate over the years, my succulents do not die (as often) - or should I say, I do not kill them. They are beautiful and nearly indestructible. [caption id="attachment_1262" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Multiple Succulents[/caption] A succulent is any plant with thick, fleshy (succulent) water storage organs. Succulents store water in their leaves, their stems or their roots. These plants have adapted to survive dry conditions throughout the world, from Africa to the deserts of North America and now - my home. Here's what...

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[caption id="attachment_1243" align="alignleft" width="219" caption="going Vertical"][/caption] I am running out of room in my back patio garden - it's getting a little crowded back there. The logical thing would be to stop buying plants, but I am not a logical person - well I have my own brand of logic. I decided to go vertical. I have a lot of unused space on the walls, so some shelving should do the trick. I stopped by Ikea and picked up some inexpensive shelves and wall hooks. The the Water-resistant MOLGER shelf is perfect for the covered back patio. It's Solid birch...

About 10 years ago I purchased my first 'grown up' patio set. About two years ago they started showing their age. I was going to replace them, but I was having a hard time finding something affordable that fits my true personality - something bursting with color. I decided to make them over. [caption id="attachment_1212" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Before"][/caption] The paint on my chairs were chipped and unattractive - plus the chairs were brown:(  A little elbow geese will take care of that issue. I used a wire brush remove the old finish, then I sanded the chairs with my Sander...