How darling are these cards adorned with tiny envelopes in which you can place tiny messages at Lemon Drop Papers?
DIY wine cork wreath
We have been saving wine corks for about 4 years now and it was finally time to do something with them before they overtook the house. Yes, we like wine. A lot.
Step 1 - drink wine so you can collect corks. It's a hard job, but someone has to do it.
Step 2 - get a lightweight wire frame, a drill, some thin, flexible wire and hot glue
Step 3 - drill through the diameter of enough corks to go around the inner and outer edges of your frame and secure with wire
Step 4 - add a little hot glue for extra security, flip the frame over and hot glue the rest of the corks along the center chanel. I added an additional row/layer along the inner part of the circle for more drama.
Step 5 - add some dangly corks to the center (or not), add a wire loop to the back for hanging and enjoy a glass of wine while admiring your creation
Solar mason jars
I like these upcycled mason jars from TheCountryBarrel over at Etsy. These are going on my wish list for the backyard. I've been wanting to add lighting, but don't want to use more electricity. We thought about torches, but with the persistent drought that just seems like a really bad idea.
Resin and flower jewelry
The Spotted Dog Farm grows flowers and then encases them in resin creating unique pieces of jewelry. Check out all of Summer Smith's wares in her Etsy shop.
Owls—feels like the '70s again
Owls are everywhere again. It gives me a sense of deja vu since owl decor was rampant in the '70s when I was a kid.
1. Ceramic cookie jar owl @ BlissandVinegar
2. Mercury glass owls @ West Elm (a donation of $5 of the purchase price goes to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)
3. Made-to-order ceramic owl @ TLCCeramicsIL
I'm in love with a camera bag
I want this Posey 2 camera bag by Kelly Moore in the worst way. Look how much it holds and the strap is long enough to go cross-body style. Ahhh.
Microcar
I spotted this awesome Nash Metropolitan today. I was so glad the red light stopped us and I had my camera for once!
