DIY
Craft Reycled: Vintage Book Page Heart Garland
If you’re a regular around here, you know that I love a handmade holiday, and Valentine’s Day is no exception! I’m loving this sweet heart garland that I ran across on Pinterest. The Pinterest user who shared this photo didn’t include instructions or a link to where you can buy your own, but this would be super simple to make yourself! Here’s how.
Urban Beautification: Steve Wheen’s Pothole Gardens
Guerrilla gardening is a great way to add some green to a blighted space. Whether we’re talking seedbombs or late-night plantings, guerilla gardeners everywhere are doing their parts to make the urban landscape a bit greener.
Steve Wheen takes the idea in a whimsical direction with his pothole gardens.
Are Reclaimed Pallets Safe for Raised Bed Gardens?
We love DIY projects using pallets. You might say that we’re a little bit obsessed, if we’re being completely honest. That’s why I was really struck when reader Cat wrote in asking if reclaimed pallets were safe for building a raised bed garden.
Spotted: Reclaimed Wood Art
We love any project that uses reclaimed wood, and I’m totally digging this super sweet reclaimed wood art from Olga Oreshyna. I love the textures and colors of these pieces!
DIY Bead Board Chalkboard for List-Making
I spotted this very cool, handmade bead board chalkboard at a local coffee roaster. They use theirs to keep track of vendors, but you could use it for any list-making that you want! The ridges in the bead board are perfect for keeping your writing in line. (In line! Get it?)

















