Monthly Archives: February 2010
weekend project…garden art
| February 19, 2010 | Posted by Linsi Brownson under art, do-it-yourself, Outdoors, plants and gardens, Projects, Seasonal |
The weather here is starting to warm up again (Yes, I do realize that it’s not quite the case in other regions, but it will be soon enough) and my thoughts are turning back to the outdoor world. I’m no green thumb, but I do enjoy a garden that’s easy to maintain and lovely to look at.
Here’s a great project to spruce up your exterior living space, courtesy of Sunset.
These beautiful succulent gardens are actually able to hang or stand upright and they’re really simple to make using a pre-made frame or you can make your own. Click here for full DIY instructions.
Note: succulents are super easy to get cuttings from.
Simply break off small sections from existing plants, making sure that there is a small stem.
Set them aside for a few days (I put them indoors, no direct sunlight) until the ends get callused. Then plant those pups and watch ‘em grow!
Vote for Calico & Co.
| February 17, 2010 | Posted by Linsi Brownson under i heart this blog |
Calico & Co. is an Aussie blog about all things handmade, and it’s one of my faves. It’s currently up for an I Heart Design award and I’d like to help get the word out to go vote for Amanda and her blog! Go check it out- trust me, you’ll love it, then click on the banner at the top of her page to cast your ballot.
This Old House 2010 picks for best Old House neighborhoods
| February 16, 2010 | Posted by Linsi Brownson under architecture |
Detroit, Chicago and Los Angeles are among the editor’s choice awards this year for Best Old House Neighborhoods
full article here
Sofa Table
| February 16, 2010 | Posted by David Betz under in the workshop |
We’re going to do something a little different with the metal panels this time. Instead of using them for doors, I am going to increase the size of the dimples and use the panels for table tops. I had an idea for a two-legged sofa table that will lean against the wall. I have been sketching the basic design over and over for weeks, which tells me the time has come to get this thing built. I go by the notion that if I draw something once and forget about it, that’s probably how it should stay. Anyway, I’ve talked to my fabricator and he can bend tubing to follow nearly any design I give him. “just give me what you want in a full size drawing on cardboard.” Great! I have one full version that I like, and hope to be posting pics of the finished table in two weeks or less.
Here is a refresher photo of the panel. Btw, i found the most amazing stainless steel hinges to replace the stand-ins from Home Depot (as seen below).
…and a few of the sketches.
friends of inspired design daily
| February 15, 2010 | Posted by Linsi Brownson under announcements, i heart this blog |
First of all, I want to say thank you to everyone who has been following the blog – we’ve grown a tremendous amount over the last several months and I couldn’t be more excited. I love being a part of this strange and awesome internet community.
With that, I’m really excited to announce that starting this month I am introducing some guest bloggers who will be a regular part of Inspired Design Daily! Allow me to briefly introduce these creative, talented and just generally lovely ladies who will be sharing their insight and making this blog a better place to visit.
Morgan Greenwood, Program Director of the Ecology Center and author of Grounded, a blog all about living well and living sustainably
Monica Majors, Graphic Designer and Owner of Papercut Industries and associated blog
Lauren Moss, LEED AP Architect and owner of MYD Studio and author of associated blog
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