Here are a few before and after pictures of our backyard and the Certified Wildlife Habitat transformation it has experienced over the past two years. I had to check the dates on the before pictures to confirm it has only been two years since we started this backyard project. It is amazing what you can … [Read more…]
This last year I have learned that fish ponds can be addictive, you can’t have just one! January 2015 my daughter Lindy came home for a few a weeks and helped me set up a small 30 gallon fish pond. This pond brought me so much joy that I asked my husband and son to help me put in … [Read more…]
After perusing Pinterest for new garden projects ideas I was convinced I needed an upcycled solar garden chandelier, or two! I apologize for not providing the before pictures. Sometimes you just get so excited about a project and the smell of paint that you forget the camera. You will have to use your imagination to conjure up the … [Read more…]
Backyard living space is a necessity for winding down from the day job. We finally finished another project on our list this past weekend. We transformed our ugly and worn concrete slab into a backyard retreat. Here are a few before, during and after pictures. Here is a before, or an almost before picture. The … [Read more…]
This weekend I finally had a chance to complete my DIY upcycled glass bird feeder project. Unfortunately the job that pays the bills has been keeping me busy the last couple of weeks and not leaving a lot of time for creativity and the garden. I love the pizzazz this simple project adds to my … [Read more…]
A few weeks ago while perusing Pinterest I came across a gorgeous birdbath made from recycled or upcycled glassware. I could hardly contain myself waiting for the weekend to arrive so I could hit the thrift stores looking for things that shine and sparkle. This project is so simple and the results are stunning! SUPPLIES … [Read more…]
I was on a mission to create a container fairy garden this week when a friend asked if I had seen the bird cage succulent gardens on Pinterest. A few clicks later and I knew the bird cage stuffed with silk plants gathering dust in the house was meant for greater things. Obviously you will … [Read more…]
A few weeks ago my friend AnnMarie and I stopped by Adam and Eve Salvage in West Palm Beach days before they closed their doors forever. We were greeted with these amazing words that any thrifty, bargain hunting, creative upcycler longs to hear, “All doors are free”. With high school girl giddiness we quickly made our way to the barn … [Read more…]
We received our sign this week from the National Wildlife Federation and are now certified as a wildlife backyard habitat. To be certified by the NWF you must provide food, water, cover and a place for wildlife to raise their young. – We’ve got that covered! Our next step is to be certified a Florida Friendly … [Read more…]
I’m always looking for inexpensive and simple projects that will draw your eye to a particular spot in my gardens. Last year I inherited an abundance of clay pots that have had me searching for interesting ways to upcycle them into something creative and useful. I managed to use a few recently by building a … [Read more…]