4.22.2013
Happy Earth Day
Happy Earth Day!
Take a look back at these Earth Day links posted in years past - all still great resources!
And a video clip of sunrise in Sedona, Arizona taken earlier this month when visiting this astoundingly beautiful place. Just watched it again to remind ourselves how wonderous our planet truly is.
4.15.2013
P.S. Terrariums: what plants work best
P.S. So I started to build my terrarium realizing that I had procured all of the base elements: gravel, stones, potting soil but no plants! And while my previous post highlights some lovely looks it lacks the essential imfo: What plants work best for a terrarium. I had thought succulents, but they are desert plants and a covered humid vessel surely bears no resemblance to their natural habitat. Nothing like stating the obvious! ;)
So here's a list of top plants for terrariums from Better Homes and Gardens
And a great HOW TO for set up and care can be found HERE at Miss Kopy Kat blog
4.13.2013
A Green Thumbs Up for Apothecary Jar Terrariums
About to embark on an early Spring green thumb project of terrariums and thought I'd share these few sweet findings...
From Sirona Springs - love the varied shapes
especially the one on it's side
especially the one on it's side
Hard to resist a gnome - from Blythe Gardens on Etsy
OK not exactly a terrarium but impossible to resist!
via Northest Parkway on Pinterest
via Northest Parkway on Pinterest
These beautiful classics from The Clean Slate blog are a "how to" in a photo -
hope it's as easy as it looks!
hope it's as easy as it looks!
Nothin' beats a collection! via Thrift Candy
Last but not least - these tiny pendants from Herbs & Wonders...
a perfect accessory for Earth Week!
a perfect accessory for Earth Week!
3.18.2013
Blog Brief
It's been awhile- Dec. 31 to be precise! One of my New Year's resolutions was to blog less, say more.
So, unless something really strikes a chord and inspires, we're reducing and downsizing our posts. ;)
I see this as a really great thing- a fundamental shift that has happened for so many = we are so much more educated about green lifestyle and green initiatives than we were when we started nearly 5 years ago. There simply is not as much that needs to be said.
That said... here are some beautiful, inspired artistic paper creations from four artists that I came across today. I found them on the many incredible artist links on these two fantastic blogs: Upon A Fold and Discover Paper. Enjoy!
Australian paper sculptor Anna-Wili Highfield
creates amzingly realistic, highly detailed bird sculptures from paper
Above photos via annawilihighfield.comhttp://www.annawilihighfield.com
British/Italian artist Chris Gilmour
turns every day objects in to objets d'art- created with corrugated board
Above photos via chrisgilmour.com
Japanese artist Kako Ueda creates organic creatures intricately cut in paper
Above photos via kakoueda.com
Wonderful whimsy in hand made paper from French artistes
Above photos via papieraetres.com
11.25.2012
Giving Tuesday - Nov. 27th
What a great way to think about holiday shopping this season. We heart Fresh Heifer!
11.05.2012
Are Bamboo Shoots Really Bamboo?
Dining on a delectable dinner this evening - chicken, snow peas and bamboo shoots - I savored the bamboo shoots and wondered... Are bamboo shoots really made from bamboo?
A little research and, why yes, they are! They have outstanding nutritional value and require important preparation guidelines (Keyword: COOK... they release hydrogen cyanide if eaten raw).
If you have a green thumb and a hearty appetite learn how to grow 'em here and cook 'em up with recipes here.
Photo: justhungry.com
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