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and After"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Painting"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"River House"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How To: We painted our fireplace at the river black!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-URp4cClxI0s\/XakkbqDPlwI\/AAAAAAAAcOg\/VcCYApviPLE7_89Jndmg3dWAPjj0IeYxwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_9847.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-URp4cClxI0s\/XakkbqDPlwI\/AAAAAAAAcOg\/VcCYApviPLE7_89Jndmg3dWAPjj0IeYxwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_9847.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe first time we stepped inside our river house — it was the initial viewing — I immediately knew I wanted to paint the fireplace hearth black, even before we decided to put an offer on the home.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-C-8-N-8Etjk\/XakkKdelxkI\/AAAAAAAAcOI\/m_uq53ESCkEE_cWkF7sC0Kv8dlAz-D2eQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_5717.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-C-8-N-8Etjk\/XakkKdelxkI\/AAAAAAAAcOI\/m_uq53ESCkEE_cWkF7sC0Kv8dlAz-D2eQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_5717.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EAbove, you can see the original firebox and hearth — both in solid condition, but a mix of three different colors if you count the white exterior. Since March, we've mainly been getting used to the house as it is and slowly bringing in furnishings as we figure out how we want to best use each room. Now, we're ready to make some smaller updates and with the weather beginning to turn are focusing on the inside. All of this is to say, I made those dreams of a solid black firebox a reality last week.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9HrnyLIdu1o\/Xakkbr4kqUI\/AAAAAAAAcOk\/uiheOhXegy8IVpjVyCMr0iXzjCzYEiJWACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_9843.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9HrnyLIdu1o\/Xakkbr4kqUI\/AAAAAAAAcOk\/uiheOhXegy8IVpjVyCMr0iXzjCzYEiJWACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_9843.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor now, the living room has wall to wall carpet. While it wouldn't have been our ideal choice for flooring, it's a quality carpet and we're embracing it while we have a baby that's right on the verge of crawling. The fireplace is a painted brick that anchors the room and we both wanted to be able to enjoy wood burning fires over the autumn and winter months in this home, so we decided to have the entire chimney inspected. It turns out, it hadn't really been touched since the 40's and needed interior resurfacing along with a few other updates to be brought up to today's code for safely enjoying fires.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce the updating was complete, you better believe I pulled out the can of black paint the very next day. Painting a fireplace is so straightforward and a quick, satisfying project — the challenge around here these days is finding solid blocks of time to get projects done \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2019\/06\/our-etta.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewhile caring for a baby\u003C\/a\u003E. The only supplies we used were \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+tQnPfqfE7sF_AbAQBxw3hw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea high heat paint\u003C\/a\u003E made to withstand the intensity of a fire and two \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+1yXnfRTqvtukIA27vvM27g\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebudget touch-up brushes\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-x5fsQ7_zv8I\/XakkRLrI25I\/AAAAAAAAcOY\/ZXMRqBNCcvEpYMRe03gqFKbg0HMUMWDdwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_9826.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1116\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-x5fsQ7_zv8I\/XakkRLrI25I\/AAAAAAAAcOY\/ZXMRqBNCcvEpYMRe03gqFKbg0HMUMWDdwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_9826.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"3765923\"\u003E\u003Cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){if (!d.getElementById(i)) {element = d.createElement(t);element.id = i;element.src = 'https:\/\/widgets.rewardstyle.com' + e;d.body.appendChild(element);}      if (typeof w[g] === 'object') {        if (d.readyState === 'complete') {          w[g].init();        }}}(window, 'shopthepost-script', document, '__stp', '\/js\/shopthepost.js', 'script');\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"rs-adblock\"\u003E\u003Cimg onerror=\"this.parentNode.innerHTML='Disable your ad blocking software to view this content.'\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.rewardstyle.com\/production\/14d414685d1455dede8c2d0b2e828f7ba4968c71\/images\/search\/350.gif\" style=\"height: 15px; width: 15px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cnoscript\u003EJavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.\u003C\/noscript\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow to paint a fireplace:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClean the fireplace and hearth completely of any debris so you're left to paint onto a smooth surface. A broom or vacuum will do just the trick.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOpen the windows to provide ventilation before opening paint.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUsing the tip of the brush bristles, paint the mortar joints first then smooth over the bricks with a thick coat of paint.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETouch up any exposed areas in the mortar and bricks (a heavy dip of paint will get into all those nooks and crannies), followed by a second full coat to smooth over and finish the bricks with clean paint lines.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAllow the paint to dry for 48 hours before using the hearth.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003EWe also painted the fireplace grate using the same exact paint in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+DNo8HShJ6h5byLviEvf7XQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea spray version\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fBfqz6q7AMo\/XakkRMptdGI\/AAAAAAAAcOU\/1Usy_o4TlUga0bWqTcTIk63HEds3xd7lACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_5797.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fBfqz6q7AMo\/XakkRMptdGI\/AAAAAAAAcOU\/1Usy_o4TlUga0bWqTcTIk63HEds3xd7lACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_5797.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt's amazing how much a fresh coat of paint can make something feel brand new. Once we put the painted grate back into the fireplace, everything felt so slick. Now! I'll be on the hunt for a fireplace screen (got any suggestions?) so we can enjoy a fire in the near future.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWant to see me paint this fireplace in a matter of minutes? Watch the time lapsed version of the entire project \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/s\/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3ODc2ODYxODAzNDU4ODcz?igshid=1dmlwi7w5bwxn\u0026amp;story_media_id=2151815842144649975\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eright here\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;on our Instagram highlights. Also! Come tour the complete river house in \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2019\/08\/the-river-house-interior-design-style.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis post\u003C\/a\u003E and see more of what we're up to in this home \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/River%20House?max-results=9\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EShop this Post\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"3765934\"\u003E\u003Cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){if (!d.getElementById(i)) {element = d.createElement(t);element.id = i;element.src = 'https:\/\/widgets.rewardstyle.com' + e;d.body.appendChild(element);}      if (typeof w[g] === 'object') {        if (d.readyState === 'complete') {          w[g].init();        }}}(window, 'shopthepost-script', document, '__stp', '\/js\/shopthepost.js', 'script');\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"rs-adblock\"\u003E\u003Cimg onerror=\"this.parentNode.innerHTML='Disable your ad blocking software to view this content.'\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.rewardstyle.com\/production\/14d414685d1455dede8c2d0b2e828f7ba4968c71\/images\/search\/350.gif\" style=\"height: 15px; width: 15px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cnoscript\u003EJavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. 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I just love how it completely transformed the look and feel of our front parlor into an instant celebration.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-oMNBdAl1R78\/W4w4hTfdqfI\/AAAAAAAAbl4\/KMQ0UK7J6yoXH_m0eQ7RICDq11agDhL-wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20180818_bridal_shower_0002.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-oMNBdAl1R78\/W4w4hTfdqfI\/AAAAAAAAbl4\/KMQ0UK7J6yoXH_m0eQ7RICDq11agDhL-wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20180818_bridal_shower_0002.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI'd come across the idea for the garland\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fun365.orientaltrading.com\/project\/how-to-diy-a-balloon-garland\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;when gathering inspiration for the bridal shower decorations and followed the 5 step tutorial that's virtually impossible to mess up. The basic concept is tying a small loop of twine around the base of each balloon and stringing them onto a single longer thread of twine that spans the ideal length you want the garland to be. Once all the balloons are strung, you can frame out a backdrop and arrange the balloons to your liking (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/c9arxmcgtrf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecommand hooks\u003C\/a\u003E are great if you don't have a mantle to tie to).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bdlkdy0cnrg\/W4w4jOJ6cDI\/AAAAAAAAbmI\/1Q8GHvv5n4IXFhymKE26AFhRbjcmP8dKQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20180818_bridal_shower_0069.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bdlkdy0cnrg\/W4w4jOJ6cDI\/AAAAAAAAbmI\/1Q8GHvv5n4IXFhymKE26AFhRbjcmP8dKQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20180818_bridal_shower_0069.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI spent $15 overall on balloons and white twine. For this garland I bought a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.partycity.com\/white-pearl-balloons-15ct-632411.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E15 count pack of 12 inch pearlescent balloons\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.partycity.com\/gold-pearl-balloons-20ct-632423.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E20 count pack of 9 inch gold balloons\u003C\/a\u003E and a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.partycity.com\/mini-white-balloons-50ct-186066.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E50 count pack of mini 5 inch white balloons\u003C\/a\u003E. I ended up using everything from both larger packs and just over half the mini balloons.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-IQCsXmwHcZ0\/W4w4isTK15I\/AAAAAAAAbmA\/los4DpIHt0UV5BYyrJwfK4ykgASsbrOSQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20180818_bridal_shower_0013.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-IQCsXmwHcZ0\/W4w4isTK15I\/AAAAAAAAbmA\/los4DpIHt0UV5BYyrJwfK4ykgASsbrOSQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20180818_bridal_shower_0013.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of my favorite parts about how it turned out is the organic look and feel. In order to break up the uniformity, I strung the varying sized balloons without too much rhyme or reason, just letting it flow.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8ytsaKZEyS0\/W4w4ipbi5vI\/AAAAAAAAbmE\/cL8XsBl4GWMeP07W8qA_gjTy3W6oa3jrwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20180818_bridal_shower_0014.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8ytsaKZEyS0\/W4w4ipbi5vI\/AAAAAAAAbmE\/cL8XsBl4GWMeP07W8qA_gjTy3W6oa3jrwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20180818_bridal_shower_0014.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENow that I've made it once, I feel like I've got a secret weapon in my back pocket for an easy, big impact party decoration. My best tip if you decide to try one out is making it ahead of time. I was able to finish ours 2 days ahead of the shower so we could focus on other things, like cleaning and food closer in time. The balloons held up brilliantly and even lasted into the next week before beginning to lose their bounce.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JAoLMPb7ZzY\/W4w4hVGASVI\/AAAAAAAAblw\/dAiBN1T1DEYGIDcDcbMocqZwOwng7B7ZACLcBGAs\/s1600\/20180818_bridal_shower_0001.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JAoLMPb7ZzY\/W4w4hVGASVI\/AAAAAAAAblw\/dAiBN1T1DEYGIDcDcbMocqZwOwng7B7ZACLcBGAs\/s1600\/20180818_bridal_shower_0001.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou might also enlist help on blowing up the balloons if you have eager and willing hands around. I hear \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/~aDI48\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea balloon pump\u003C\/a\u003E can also help speed up the process, but if you're like me you could opt for just opening up a bottle of sauvignon blanc and getting the job done over the course of 3 episodes of your go-to realty TV. I'm telling you, it worked like a charm.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-En7ADJ4Jk5U\/W4w4jX0fy1I\/AAAAAAAAbmM\/MQLw43Ih8KIUEUaQVxf4PGYZFLQgRwW5gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20180818_bridal_shower_0071.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-En7ADJ4Jk5U\/W4w4jX0fy1I\/AAAAAAAAbmM\/MQLw43Ih8KIUEUaQVxf4PGYZFLQgRwW5gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20180818_bridal_shower_0071.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESources:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E Find all of our front parlor sources, from paint color to furniture, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/front-parlor.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eright here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThe photographs in today's post were captured by our talented friend and photographer, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alisandraphoto\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAli Williamson\u003C\/a\u003E of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/alisandraphoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAlisandra Photography\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/i\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/3760737789868032028\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2018\/09\/how-to-diy-balloon-garland-bridal.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/3760737789868032028"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/3760737789868032028"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2018\/09\/how-to-diy-balloon-garland-bridal.html","title":"How To: DIY Balloon Garland \u0026 Bridal Shower Backdrop"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jg_nBYSfIgk\/W4w4hUQcKKI\/AAAAAAAAbl0\/NcX21p4ye-YC2_FnylzdIDQjJtOaOUb0gCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/20180818_bridal_shower_0003.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-2824437077749536233"},"published":{"$t":"2018-04-26T10:19:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-04-26T10:19:06.591-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Painting"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"renovation"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"restoration"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Historic Polish: Smooth Ceilings \u0026 Plastered Walls"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wAz2HwqEkik\/Wt_hosuuM9I\/AAAAAAAAbE4\/QAN_BYx7NDwaPA-4RJYbPCDgxNHaf5MAACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_6490.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"475\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wAz2HwqEkik\/Wt_hosuuM9I\/AAAAAAAAbE4\/QAN_BYx7NDwaPA-4RJYbPCDgxNHaf5MAACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_6490.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2018\/04\/the-unsettled-chaos-when-kids-fly-coop.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBrandon moved out\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and we decided to relocate our office upstairs, we've been focusing all of our energy into a full refresh of the front parlor where the office used to be.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe older railroad style home we live in would have originally had a double parlor, so outside of the benefit of added living space downstairs, it will be fun to bring this little front room back to its original purpose with a bit of a modern twist.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ORcqBKA5B_c\/Wt_hokduLWI\/AAAAAAAAbEw\/lh1uLTvLVw0toG478X_yDmTAxrdMWvD5QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_6480.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"475\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ORcqBKA5B_c\/Wt_hokduLWI\/AAAAAAAAbEw\/lh1uLTvLVw0toG478X_yDmTAxrdMWvD5QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_6480.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ERewinding a bit, this room was one of the first we painted 6 years ago; we \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/05\/goodbye-red-parlor-hello-blue-parlor.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etook it from bright red to a serene blue\u003C\/a\u003E. We \u003Ci\u003Eloved\u003C\/i\u003E the former blue walls back when we used this room as an office, but were ready for a big change and moodier hue for a sitting room. You can see exactly what the office looked like before the change in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/02\/industrial-style-bookcases-are-in.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis post\u003C\/a\u003E. Now, after a few weeks of restorative updating, we've finally gotten the space into a solid place to bring furniture back into — the fun part!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOver the next several weeks, we'll bring back in a few pieces like our bookshelves, record player and install a new light fixture. I'm still brewing on the overall design and collecting pieces of furniture we like in a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/maryandrews\/front-parlor\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emood board\u003C\/a\u003E to keep an eye on for pulling the trigger during Memorial Day weekend sales. In the meantime, we wanted to share all the details behind the restorative work that went into bringing this room back to the clean slate we're excited to have it in at this stage.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xxZe4HZqmNk\/Wt_iW-jzA5I\/AAAAAAAAbFQ\/Mpxyqz7YeO04DgIrTuCWe1SQyNKyv4apQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_6483.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"444\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xxZe4HZqmNk\/Wt_iW-jzA5I\/AAAAAAAAbFQ\/Mpxyqz7YeO04DgIrTuCWe1SQyNKyv4apQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_6483.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere were a few more substantial needed repairs we wanted to tackle in this space — smoothing over the ceilings, re-plastering areas of the wall that were weak, removing the ceiling fan and giving the entire space a fresh coat of paint. We've found that these old homes need lots of love and that it almost always gets worse before it gets better. That said, with a little patience and nurture the outcome is almost always worth the effort.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QNxiU2zd6Fk\/Wt6HiaoK1LI\/AAAAAAAAbDM\/DNqba7lQ-hYgIfg7RYqHf7qqkylcCjl4QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8880.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"949\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QNxiU2zd6Fk\/Wt6HiaoK1LI\/AAAAAAAAbDM\/DNqba7lQ-hYgIfg7RYqHf7qqkylcCjl4QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8880.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETim scraped (not his normal scraping attire, ha!), demoed and primed all of the walls where there had been bubbling or cracking. He even pulled a long piece of caulk from the corner of the wall that exposed a pretty wide crack. It's crazy what you can uncover once you start to dig into the bones of an older home.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6nSgplgNvG4\/Wt6HtKHXaPI\/AAAAAAAAbDU\/VCDrzbmept8C6AdvllslnYry2FB6l-h6QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8917.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"949\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6nSgplgNvG4\/Wt6HtKHXaPI\/AAAAAAAAbDU\/VCDrzbmept8C6AdvllslnYry2FB6l-h6QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8917.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESpeaking of uncovering surprises, we found a layer of flowered wallpaper hidden under several layers of paint during the process. Any guesses as to what decade this little gem may have come from?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-PnDamsAg5Bc\/Wt6CjkSZ-TI\/AAAAAAAAbCs\/ejuuAybndt0oDvp50VAQ2w56DxdcNmnqQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Historic%2BWallpaper.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"576\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-PnDamsAg5Bc\/Wt6CjkSZ-TI\/AAAAAAAAbCs\/ejuuAybndt0oDvp50VAQ2w56DxdcNmnqQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Historic%2BWallpaper.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELet's talk about the ceiling. Since moving in over 6 years ago the textured ceilings have been a personal pet peeve of ours. They span multiple rooms of the house and weren't the intentional popcorn or textured patterned ceilings you might see in older homes. They were a splotchy cover-up job that was likely done as a more budget-friendly way to hide cracks and water stains. Oy — the things you learn.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Un3pMg_xJME\/Wt6H4etYS3I\/AAAAAAAAbDg\/G6a-aokxFIEn2CVzDKiXHO0eFSS1xDVowCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_9019.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"949\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Un3pMg_xJME\/Wt6H4etYS3I\/AAAAAAAAbDg\/G6a-aokxFIEn2CVzDKiXHO0eFSS1xDVowCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_9019.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWe've learned it's actually a fairly simple and quick process to fix by installing a layer of the thinnest size sheetrock right over the ceiling. As time and finances have allowed, we've tackled the ceiling issues room by room. You might remember over the years how we've repaired the ceilings and walls in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/10\/before-after-exposing-brick-chimney.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBrandon's room\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2017\/11\/our-master-bedroom-transformation-demo.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour master\u003C\/a\u003E, and the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2018\/03\/dining-room-refresh-historic-modern.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eback dining room\u003C\/a\u003E. It's never pretty to begin with...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-IVtQzhXBWXs\/Wt6IB-nNySI\/AAAAAAAAbDo\/TAk9raxtR78L-6yWwIsKoYrVcsZvxESWACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_9031.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"949\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-IVtQzhXBWXs\/Wt6IB-nNySI\/AAAAAAAAbDo\/TAk9raxtR78L-6yWwIsKoYrVcsZvxESWACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_9031.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWe've also gained a much better understanding of what we want to bite off in the renovation process versus where we need to bring in a professional. Luckily, we've found a great local wall specialist who works quickly, independently and is willing to walk us through which steps we can do to help shave away time and money.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EThis process typically breaks down to:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWe prep the room by scraping and priming the walls.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHe comes in to install sheetrock on the ceiling and plaster the walls. Some people will just screw new sheetrock directly to the plaster and hope that the lattice or the occasional stud that's hit will hold the new rock. Our guy does take the time to locate studs and make sure there is a solid anchor for the sheetrock to hold onto, which\u0026nbsp; should keep everything in place for years to come.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAfter mudding and sanding everything to a smooth finish, we take the baton again and finish up by priming and painting everything. This is Tim's least favorite job but it does allow for us to splurge a little more in other areas, like decorating.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003EHere's what the room looked like after Tim scraped and prepped everything, just before the professionals took over...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-fa6mdc17efE\/Wt6IB3wJDdI\/AAAAAAAAbDs\/Q6iWky7TOF03LUg0E2VxxfTS2kGERcLPwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_9030.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"534\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-fa6mdc17efE\/Wt6IB3wJDdI\/AAAAAAAAbDs\/Q6iWky7TOF03LUg0E2VxxfTS2kGERcLPwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_9030.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E...and here's what the space looked like completely smoothed out after they left, just before we stepped back in to finish everything off with paint:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BMZqhh-8tFk\/Wt6ICVb8gZI\/AAAAAAAAbD0\/DEbdtKHK2Ys_kl-dy0cbUwKP2mdqF2aEACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_9052.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"534\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BMZqhh-8tFk\/Wt6ICVb8gZI\/AAAAAAAAbD0\/DEbdtKHK2Ys_kl-dy0cbUwKP2mdqF2aEACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_9052.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe snapped this next photo right after finishing the painting. Isn't it amazing what a difference smooth walls and a fresh coat of paint can make? I'm also still so smitten with the refreshed look of our radiators since \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2018\/02\/instant-refresh-our-4-tips-for-how-to.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewe painted them black\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uFpfaqlyRUA\/Wt_hpN4e95I\/AAAAAAAAbE8\/mymAa_UxeoodT7NiKGxE12kznrTiUusLwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_6507.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"475\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uFpfaqlyRUA\/Wt_hpN4e95I\/AAAAAAAAbE8\/mymAa_UxeoodT7NiKGxE12kznrTiUusLwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_6507.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe had to wait three days for all of the mud and plaster to dry before we could begin painting. To be perfectly honest, painting this room turned into a lesson in both patience and choosing shades of color.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MSnsbCrBnuQ\/Wt6HYeMzjxI\/AAAAAAAAbDI\/_A5HTCLsGIgpm0JUQGVRB9GAfRdbb_NAgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_9077.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"949\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MSnsbCrBnuQ\/Wt6HYeMzjxI\/AAAAAAAAbDI\/_A5HTCLsGIgpm0JUQGVRB9GAfRdbb_NAgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_9077.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe knew we wanted to update the blue to a more neutral color in the same family as the surrounding hallway and family room, but take it a step darker for a moodier hue. I'd ordered two cans of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.restorationhardware.com\/catalog\/product\/product.jsp?productId=prod1361022\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERH's graphite colored paint\u003C\/a\u003E, one step darker than the stone color we'd painted the adjacent rooms. In the image below, the lightest color is what we have in the surrounding rooms and the next step darker is what we ordered:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LcG-QRcX38U\/WuB8gn70nMI\/AAAAAAAAbFg\/wSQofxcqJts-mXHmncjWumPAnq7YSDNNACLcBGAs\/s1600\/RH%2BPaint%2BSlate%2BFamily.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"634\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LcG-QRcX38U\/WuB8gn70nMI\/AAAAAAAAbFg\/wSQofxcqJts-mXHmncjWumPAnq7YSDNNACLcBGAs\/s1600\/RH%2BPaint%2BSlate%2BFamily.jpeg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ERH Slate paint collection\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs soon as we began to paint we realized that the single step wasn't actually as much of a difference as we'd envisioned and had a small moment of panic. After sleeping on it, we ultimately decided to order the darkest slate colored paint in this collection. Ordinarily, swapping out paint wouldn't be a big deal, but RH only offers their paints online so we had to weigh whether or not waiting another week and a half was worth it. In the end, we're so glad we did.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1w7Hm8ynYCU\/Wt6G070A3_I\/AAAAAAAAbC8\/9ssboZNnCYgMBZRGFJwR3IQA60du9LNwACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_9283.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"949\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1w7Hm8ynYCU\/Wt6G070A3_I\/AAAAAAAAbC8\/9ssboZNnCYgMBZRGFJwR3IQA60du9LNwACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_9283.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOver the weekend we put all the finishing touches on the trim, painting behind the dreaded radiator and Tim installed new receptacles, and plates over each of the outlets in the room. It's something I would have never given thought to, but new receptacles are his favorite trick for making a room refresh feel completely polished.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-q5EMTwvqta0\/Wt_homqH8fI\/AAAAAAAAbE0\/K0uRmfQMJ-swFP3REczZ5jqHEjVitpCcgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_6498.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"480\" data-original-width=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-q5EMTwvqta0\/Wt_homqH8fI\/AAAAAAAAbE0\/K0uRmfQMJ-swFP3REczZ5jqHEjVitpCcgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_6498.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile we have a ways to go to with bringing furniture back in, we're over the moon with the updated progress — especially if we throw it \u003Ci\u003Eall the way\u003C\/i\u003E back to where we started (insert bulging emoji eyes):\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Al-xC4n1ioI\/Wt6G0zWYurI\/AAAAAAAAbC4\/0obcSZxwT848zC5jxxswYztFZOkX_MJMQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_9061.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"474\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Al-xC4n1ioI\/Wt6G0zWYurI\/AAAAAAAAbC4\/0obcSZxwT848zC5jxxswYztFZOkX_MJMQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_9061.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESometimes it's fun to look back in order to realize just how far we've come. Next up, we've got a light fixture, window treatments and the bookcases to tackle — then all the furniture. If you're interested in real-time progress, we've been giving regular updates over on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/17apart\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/a\u003E. For anyone tuning in now, you can click the story highlight titled \"front room\" to watch the videos of all the work we've tackled in this space over the past few weeks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2017\/11\/our-master-bedroom-transformation-demo.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMaster Bedroom Reveal\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2018\/03\/dining-room-refresh-historic-modern.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDining Room Reveal\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/2824437077749536233\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2018\/04\/historic-polish-smooth-ceilings.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/2824437077749536233"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/2824437077749536233"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2018\/04\/historic-polish-smooth-ceilings.html","title":"Historic Polish: Smooth Ceilings \u0026 Plastered Walls"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wAz2HwqEkik\/Wt_hosuuM9I\/AAAAAAAAbE4\/QAN_BYx7NDwaPA-4RJYbPCDgxNHaf5MAACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/IMG_6490.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-8364135834159528284"},"published":{"$t":"2017-12-22T09:41:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-12-22T16:46:00.964-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Modern Farmhouse: DIY Gold Eucalyptus Place Settings"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3QmjJAYKMXQ\/Wjrn5VVoSAI\/AAAAAAAADmo\/hbyZ4hyMwjkqhRV0lfku7XzjAK4a5D__gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/untitled%2B%25284%2Bof%2B10%2529.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"793\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3QmjJAYKMXQ\/Wjrn5VVoSAI\/AAAAAAAADmo\/hbyZ4hyMwjkqhRV0lfku7XzjAK4a5D__gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/untitled%2B%25284%2Bof%2B10%2529.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis time of year I'm looking for any excuse to bring a touch of shimmer into our home and quick projects with a big impact are topping my list. Tis the season!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIn advance of hosting for the holidays, I assembled these golden eucalyptus place settings with materials we had on hand and just love their minimal, modern farmhouse feel. They'd brighten up any type of gathering year-round, and I especially love them for New Years because of their symbolic traits of abundance, purification, and protection.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Wm7a8bXkR7A\/Wjrn5Var0CI\/AAAAAAAADms\/pjHOQp8ZEjEOevnGzLNKTwIEDuAUu1uHACLcBGAs\/s1600\/untitled%2B%25286%2Bof%2B10%2529.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"548\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Wm7a8bXkR7A\/Wjrn5Var0CI\/AAAAAAAADms\/pjHOQp8ZEjEOevnGzLNKTwIEDuAUu1uHACLcBGAs\/s1600\/untitled%2B%25286%2Bof%2B10%2529.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003ETo assemble these sweet little place settings you'll need just three materials: \u003Ci\u003Ea small bunch of seeded eucalyptus, metallic spray paint and cloth napkins in your favorite print.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003EThere are all sorts of green leaf varieties and my very favorite of them all is seeded eucalyptus — we\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/02\/our-wedding-day-ceremony-pictorial.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eused it throughout our wedding florals\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and I enjoy picking up a fresh bunch to decorate with in different nooks around the house, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BcOIlTNhWux\/?taken-by=17apart\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eparticularly my bedside\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003EI like to buy eucalyptus fresh for the wonderful scent it gives off and have found healthy full bunches at our local Wegman's (where an entire bundle is only $6!). If finding eucalyptus is harder in your area, it's easy to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=6220\u0026amp;awinaffid=234053\u0026amp;clickref=\u0026amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dseeded%2Beucalyptus%2Bbunch%26as_prefix%3Dseeded\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esource fresh or dried bundles on Etsy\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and there are also some\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00YFYXQ9O\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B00YFYXQ9O\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;tag=17apar-20\u0026amp;linkId=13ffaf193a668ba0c1cb167c30ec3325\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egood artificial varieties out there\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=17apar-20\u0026amp;l=am2\u0026amp;o=1\u0026amp;a=B00YFYXQ9O\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;that could work well for a more permanent, durable piece of decor.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-57RuYpJYW8k\/Wjrn4k7nyiI\/AAAAAAAADmY\/B5MpNrOFBaMxdqpTAChICdXsWAvOxWrewCLcBGAs\/s1600\/untitled%2B%25281%2Bof%2B10%2529.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"948\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-57RuYpJYW8k\/Wjrn4k7nyiI\/AAAAAAAADmY\/B5MpNrOFBaMxdqpTAChICdXsWAvOxWrewCLcBGAs\/s1600\/untitled%2B%25281%2Bof%2B10%2529.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ETo get started, apply two to three even coats of metallic spray paint on each side of the eucalyptus stem for full coverage. Make sure to spray in an outdoor setting or well-ventilated area and use protective paper or cardboard to cut down on the mess. Allow to dry and then check for any areas that may need a quick touch up (those nooks and crannies can be tricky).\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI chose a golden finish, because gold! That being said, they'd look really pretty in a silver or rose gold finish if you're going for a different color scheme. I've found for quicker projects like these,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000GLHVIC\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B000GLHVIC\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;tag=17apar-20\u0026amp;linkId=3a476b7d3106ca0cffb8e41fec062e47\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esmaller cans of \"short cuts\" paint\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=17apar-20\u0026amp;l=am2\u0026amp;o=1\u0026amp;a=B000GLHVIC\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/\u003E are great to have on hand.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VqnGlNJObbo\/Wjro1_VRc3I\/AAAAAAAADm8\/e-fUu_zP6GQdu8SZ5GA1cTc14VUfqi_OQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/untitled%2B%25288%2Bof%2B10%2529.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VqnGlNJObbo\/Wjro1_VRc3I\/AAAAAAAADm8\/e-fUu_zP6GQdu8SZ5GA1cTc14VUfqi_OQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/untitled%2B%25288%2Bof%2B10%2529.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LamYmF3vxvo\/WjrnoUM7ClI\/AAAAAAAADm0\/o4C7PimQjC0Rga9NWiCDW2k33FE_chnRQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/untitled%2B%252810%2Bof%2B10%2529.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1036\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LamYmF3vxvo\/WjrnoUM7ClI\/AAAAAAAADm0\/o4C7PimQjC0Rga9NWiCDW2k33FE_chnRQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/untitled%2B%252810%2Bof%2B10%2529.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAllow the paint to fully dry — it will be dry to touch after 15 minutes and fully cured after 3 hours. Meanwhile, give the cloth napkins a quick ironing if they need it and fold them into a pocket fold. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qVhTFeNmqMM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThis quick video\u003C\/a\u003E explains the fold; you're aiming to make a little opening to nestle the floral stems into.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI use \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B007SJJO30\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B007SJJO30\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;tag=17apar-20\u0026amp;linkId=612e183012dd348b83cdd4c2bc68b9bf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIkea's striped dish towels\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=17apar-20\u0026amp;l=am2\u0026amp;o=1\u0026amp;a=B007SJJO30\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/\u003E as cloth napkins in our house because they're super soft to the touch, machine washable and budget-friendly as an added bonus. The simple red stripe gives them a bit of a Parisian or modern farmhouse feel so I played these up when folding our napkins.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lcggI6A67KM\/Wjrn4ksbpII\/AAAAAAAADmc\/utaqQ_RZ53MmtyXeHaD6ucAnXbypQQ3hwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/untitled%2B%25282%2Bof%2B10%2529.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"730\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lcggI6A67KM\/Wjrn4ksbpII\/AAAAAAAADmc\/utaqQ_RZ53MmtyXeHaD6ucAnXbypQQ3hwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/untitled%2B%25282%2Bof%2B10%2529.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESlip a single golden sprig inside each pocket. If you started with a larger bunch, just snip smaller stems from the branches that include both leaves and seeds.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-m90PTy5eCuw\/Wjrn4uVS4sI\/AAAAAAAADmg\/Eh1ixiO-2t49qctkU5fcKE6beCQ0qRBXQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/untitled%2B%25283%2Bof%2B10%2529.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"884\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-m90PTy5eCuw\/Wjrn4uVS4sI\/AAAAAAAADmg\/Eh1ixiO-2t49qctkU5fcKE6beCQ0qRBXQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/untitled%2B%25283%2Bof%2B10%2529.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo finish, nestle the napkins inside each seated plate for a welcome setting.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5229hmmC4rY\/Wjrn5VN2DpI\/AAAAAAAADmk\/CNp_PtN_OLwSl5ni5vg1SbgW-FEHkpgZACLcBGAs\/s1600\/untitled%2B%25285%2Bof%2B10%2529.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"844\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5229hmmC4rY\/Wjrn5VN2DpI\/AAAAAAAADmk\/CNp_PtN_OLwSl5ni5vg1SbgW-FEHkpgZACLcBGAs\/s1600\/untitled%2B%25285%2Bof%2B10%2529.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3RmonIzJZF0\/Wjrn53oeHdI\/AAAAAAAADmw\/zW94DeVl8RYtQXmr15F4aEbkP1ahFjMigCLcBGAs\/s1600\/untitled%2B%25287%2Bof%2B10%2529.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1041\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3RmonIzJZF0\/Wjrn53oeHdI\/AAAAAAAADmw\/zW94DeVl8RYtQXmr15F4aEbkP1ahFjMigCLcBGAs\/s1600\/untitled%2B%25287%2Bof%2B10%2529.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWhat to do with the stems after the meal? They make a nice favor for guests to take as a small token from your gathering and to bring a little touch of brightness wherever it may be needed!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/05\/how-to-diy-dried-lavender-bunches.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to: Dried lavender bunches\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY posts\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/8364135834159528284\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2017\/12\/modern-farmhouse-diy-gold-eucalyptus.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/8364135834159528284"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/8364135834159528284"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2017\/12\/modern-farmhouse-diy-gold-eucalyptus.html","title":"Modern Farmhouse: DIY Gold Eucalyptus Place Settings"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3QmjJAYKMXQ\/Wjrn5VVoSAI\/AAAAAAAADmo\/hbyZ4hyMwjkqhRV0lfku7XzjAK4a5D__gCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/untitled%2B%25284%2Bof%2B10%2529.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-5268981554454763423"},"published":{"$t":"2016-10-08T11:47:00.001-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-09-02T16:10:28.141-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Slider"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sustainable living"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How To: Simple 3 Ingredient Natural Applesauce Recipe"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kro2HDdkKlk\/V_jxjaXUfLI\/AAAAAAAAaH0\/6ncCbHOFma4Wn5Ult2V2Q-SfWNUREYdFQCLcB\/s1600\/Homemade%2BCanned%2BApplesauce.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kro2HDdkKlk\/V_jxjaXUfLI\/AAAAAAAAaH0\/6ncCbHOFma4Wn5Ult2V2Q-SfWNUREYdFQCLcB\/s1600\/Homemade%2BCanned%2BApplesauce.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne weekday last month Tim came home with a basket filled with fresh red apples. Taking advantage of the extended weekend, we spent the better part of Labor Day \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BJ_Kx38ABti\/?taken-by=17apart\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emaking and canning\u003C\/a\u003E a new season's worth of homemade applesauce and apple butter.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ItP7wPfbewg\/V_jxjMnjt9I\/AAAAAAAAaHg\/_721qjOlptAyUj35mI0gQ59DY9T_TEfsQCLcB\/s1600\/Basket%2Bof%2BApples.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ItP7wPfbewg\/V_jxjMnjt9I\/AAAAAAAAaHg\/_721qjOlptAyUj35mI0gQ59DY9T_TEfsQCLcB\/s1600\/Basket%2Bof%2BApples.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EGrowing up with the grocery store version of applesauce, I never knew how simple it can be to make at home. Requiring only 2 additional natural ingredients (neither of which is sugar) in combination with your favorite apple variety — the entire process takes less than hour, can be made in a single pot over the stovetop and will leave your home filled with the wonderful aroma of fall. This is absolutely my favorite method for making homemade applesauce and we look forward to simmering fresh new batches each autumn.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QxKyKqL_QpA\/V_jxjiMYrcI\/AAAAAAAAaH4\/wy9B2CsgyyYZTduDcMGhlppLE2Qql_-twCLcB\/s1600\/Homemade%2Bnatural%2Bapplesauce.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QxKyKqL_QpA\/V_jxjiMYrcI\/AAAAAAAAaH4\/wy9B2CsgyyYZTduDcMGhlppLE2Qql_-twCLcB\/s1600\/Homemade%2Bnatural%2Bapplesauce.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhat does one do with a large batch of homemade applesauce? We like to use it as a garnish for everything from pork chops to yogurt, a substitute for oil or eggs in baking, and a natural treat for our pup. It could also make for a simple natural baby food this time of year when apples are in such abundance.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ORQVNTJBoQM\/V_jxjZIhgeI\/AAAAAAAAaHw\/lV3L6PUa6DIxl0zuUx5uYRjwWjHRfUr2QCLcB\/s1600\/Homemade%2BApplesauce%2BIngredients.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ORQVNTJBoQM\/V_jxjZIhgeI\/AAAAAAAAaHw\/lV3L6PUa6DIxl0zuUx5uYRjwWjHRfUr2QCLcB\/s1600\/Homemade%2BApplesauce%2BIngredients.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIngredients:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E6 sweet and crisp apples, Gala, Fuji or Honey Crisp\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJuice from 1 lemon\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 Tbsp cinnamon\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003ENote:\u003C\/b\u003E 6 apples will make 3 cups of sauce, enough to fill two \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001DIZ1NO\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B001DIZ1NO\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;tag=17apar-20\u0026amp;linkId=93f91dc4225ed31e86462eb5c3c54cf3\"\u003E12 ounce wide mouth jars\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=17apar-20\u0026amp;l=am2\u0026amp;o=1\u0026amp;a=B001DIZ1NO\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/\u003E— simply double or triple the recipe if you need larger batches.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cscript async=\"\" src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E \u003Cins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8650177788531134\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-slot=\"7452452333\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cscript\u003E     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \u003C\/script\u003E Slice and core apples leaving the skins on, which will result and a nice pink hued applesauce. When working in large batches, an \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B019JIYWN4\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B019JIYWN4\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;tag=17apar-20\u0026amp;linkId=9cdf3f59cad674dd59b4340757f6ec99\"\u003Eapple slicer\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=17apar-20\u0026amp;l=am2\u0026amp;o=1\u0026amp;a=B019JIYWN4\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;helps to speed up the process and keep pieces uniform.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-2grXlqik9B0\/V_jxjCdz1RI\/AAAAAAAAaHo\/F-Cb66qLuY0Xf24qlRBadpr8YTfHZQimQCLcB\/s1600\/Apple%2BSlicer.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-2grXlqik9B0\/V_jxjCdz1RI\/AAAAAAAAaHo\/F-Cb66qLuY0Xf24qlRBadpr8YTfHZQimQCLcB\/s1600\/Apple%2BSlicer.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELay the apple slices in a large lidded pot with about 1\/3 an inch of water on the stovetop. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium and cover, allowing apples to steam and soften for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z4BX0GPJUuw\/V_jxjvanSVI\/AAAAAAAAaII\/VH-UpG2Ku7Yq2UK8NTzv3ohfzJUNeXFvQCLcB\/s1600\/Sliced%2BApples%2Bin%2BPot.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z4BX0GPJUuw\/V_jxjvanSVI\/AAAAAAAAaII\/VH-UpG2Ku7Yq2UK8NTzv3ohfzJUNeXFvQCLcB\/s1600\/Sliced%2BApples%2Bin%2BPot.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ClbOuDtBYrE\/V_jxj0Npl6I\/AAAAAAAAaIM\/Rv6HyhuLgUovfUFRQkwi2WKCRkBSn4-aQCLcB\/s1600\/Steamed%2BApples%2Bin%2BPot.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ClbOuDtBYrE\/V_jxj0Npl6I\/AAAAAAAAaIM\/Rv6HyhuLgUovfUFRQkwi2WKCRkBSn4-aQCLcB\/s1600\/Steamed%2BApples%2Bin%2BPot.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce apples have softened I like to use a hand blender to puree the apples right inside the same pot. If you don't have access to a hand or immersion blender, working in batches with a food processor or stand blender will achieve the same results. Pulse the mixture until it's reached your desired consistency; we like our applesauce smooth with some chunkiness here and there.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7VrLSR2uv1Y\/V_jxjpWO7-I\/AAAAAAAAaH8\/Ewlq59jO1F0_h5mhQaWz0h6lDKhaXHaUgCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bblend%2Bapplesauce.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7VrLSR2uv1Y\/V_jxjpWO7-I\/AAAAAAAAaH8\/Ewlq59jO1F0_h5mhQaWz0h6lDKhaXHaUgCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bblend%2Bapplesauce.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EStir in the juice from 1 lemon and all of the cinnamon, allowing the applesauce to cool prior to storing.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-36BVF1o8Fd4\/V_jxjbzgHAI\/AAAAAAAAaHs\/inYByzSCeY4rxx_89cqzMcXg4Mk08-DRwCLcB\/s1600\/Easy%2BApplesauce%2BIngredients.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-36BVF1o8Fd4\/V_jxjbzgHAI\/AAAAAAAAaHs\/inYByzSCeY4rxx_89cqzMcXg4Mk08-DRwCLcB\/s1600\/Easy%2BApplesauce%2BIngredients.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis natural recipe for applesauce will keep for up to 1 week in an airtight container when stored in the refrigerator. If you're working with larger batches or want to preserve for use over the winter, canning in glass jars will keep your applesauce pantry-ready for up to an entire year.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-oE6vznuIq_4\/V_jxj9JLa9I\/AAAAAAAAaIQ\/OaUPg1GHswkvSgOaBP-djYo6u6xVIbWAQCLcB\/s1600\/Tim%2BVidra%2BKitchen.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-oE6vznuIq_4\/V_jxj9JLa9I\/AAAAAAAAaIQ\/OaUPg1GHswkvSgOaBP-djYo6u6xVIbWAQCLcB\/s1600\/Tim%2BVidra%2BKitchen.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPreserves in glass jars also make nice gift ideas for housewarmings, hostesses or teachers when paired with a string of baker's twine.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aKe5Y3PXWo8\/V_jxj6kFbHI\/AAAAAAAAaIU\/mhEUcujY5xMh6Eu4-sy0PSdAVcUiv1ZeACLcB\/s1600\/canning%2Bswap%2Bpackaging%2Bideas.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aKe5Y3PXWo8\/V_jxj6kFbHI\/AAAAAAAAaIU\/mhEUcujY5xMh6Eu4-sy0PSdAVcUiv1ZeACLcB\/s1600\/canning%2Bswap%2Bpackaging%2Bideas.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor those new to canning, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.freshpreserving.com\/canningmenu.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBall's Fresh Preserving\u003C\/a\u003E is a great beginner's resource. The key is in ensuring your jars are sanitized (free from bacteria) and that the lids properly seal in place. Both are easily achievable with a couple of kitchen-helpers and properly canned food can remain in prime freshness for up to an entire year — which is worth the effort in our book!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECanning utensils:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELarge lidded pot\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJar funnel, tongs, lid lifter + air bubble remover \u0026lt;-----\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001NNJ42I\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B001NNJ42I\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;tag=17apar-20\u0026amp;linkId=9a6554ed0bc4e23c60e43f252434ae4f\"\u003Ethis Ball utensil set\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=17apar-20\u0026amp;l=am2\u0026amp;o=1\u0026amp;a=B001NNJ42I\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/\u003E is a great beginner set\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003ETo sanitize the jars and lids, boil them in hot water, or use the sanitize mode on your dishwasher if you have one. Avoid touching the lids on the sealing side and the mouth of each jar once sanitized. Canning tongs and a magnetic lid lifter can help in these instances.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA simple canning funnel helps quickly divide applesauce among the jars and prevent any extra from touching the jar mouth (again, this helps with proper sealing and combats any cause for contamination).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pSW6riRnM6E\/V_jxjlLxf2I\/AAAAAAAAaIA\/QGcNMRv9u-k8tYid2lXzpm5-i2ykHBDSQCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bcan%2Bapplesauce.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pSW6riRnM6E\/V_jxjlLxf2I\/AAAAAAAAaIA\/QGcNMRv9u-k8tYid2lXzpm5-i2ykHBDSQCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bcan%2Bapplesauce.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELay the lids seal-side down over the mouths of the jars before tightening the bands around them. Lower jars in a pot of boiling water large enough to cover each by 1 inch and allow them to boil for at least 20 minutes. Using the tongs, remove and allow to cool at room temperature.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xKnwuVbCKS4\/V_jxjE9vfqI\/AAAAAAAAaHk\/KaWUc3LAJW0I9wrDPmBQDmw2I3v-UQtdwCLcB\/s1600\/Canning%2Bapplesauce%2Bat%2Bhome.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xKnwuVbCKS4\/V_jxjE9vfqI\/AAAAAAAAaHk\/KaWUc3LAJW0I9wrDPmBQDmw2I3v-UQtdwCLcB\/s1600\/Canning%2Bapplesauce%2Bat%2Bhome.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs each jar cools they will self-seal, which can be detected by a tiny (and satisfying) popping sound. You shouldn't be able to press down on any of the lids — if you can, it means the jar didn't properly seal and should be stored in the refrigerator for quicker consumption.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-PQYoBZmVVaU\/V_jxjpbvJJI\/AAAAAAAAaIE\/lxSblC0-TNoEP2UnI_oirCyzx8ANlrPNgCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Band%2Bcan%2Bapplesauce.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-PQYoBZmVVaU\/V_jxjpbvJJI\/AAAAAAAAaIE\/lxSblC0-TNoEP2UnI_oirCyzx8ANlrPNgCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Band%2Bcan%2Bapplesauce.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe typically fill as many jars as our batch of apples allow, then store the rest in an airtight container for immediate use. Over the past week we've been enjoying applesauce swirled into yogurt in the mornings and are thinking pork chops just might need to be on the dinner agenda!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003E*This post includes affiliate links\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2011\/10\/how-to-make-apple-vinegar-from-scraps.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMake Apple Vinegar from Apple Peels\u003C\/a\u003E |\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2011\/09\/how-to-homemade-natural-dog-treat.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHomemade Natural Apple Dog Treats\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/10\/apple-picking-in-crozet-virginia.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple Picking in Virginia\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/5268981554454763423\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/10\/how-to-simple-3-ingredient-natural.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/5268981554454763423"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/5268981554454763423"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/10\/how-to-simple-3-ingredient-natural.html","title":"How To: Simple 3 Ingredient Natural Applesauce Recipe"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kro2HDdkKlk\/V_jxjaXUfLI\/AAAAAAAAaH0\/6ncCbHOFma4Wn5Ult2V2Q-SfWNUREYdFQCLcB\/s72-c\/Homemade%2BCanned%2BApplesauce.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-1912918753622764016"},"published":{"$t":"2016-09-08T09:13:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-09-10T15:23:19.001-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eHow Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"garden"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Hanging onto Summer: How to Make Sun Tea"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"With 90 degree days in the forecast this week, the heatwave around these parts sure does put new meaning into \"hanging onto summer.\" It's been a particularly hot season here in Virginia this year and hot summer days call for southern traditions, like sun-brewed tea.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-KouLU0BBL3o\/V8Nbt-q23II\/AAAAAAAAaFE\/XSXnek85cRQMJ1yCg5uPgA-C1nD-X6HWQCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bsun%2Btea.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-KouLU0BBL3o\/V8Nbt-q23II\/AAAAAAAAaFE\/XSXnek85cRQMJ1yCg5uPgA-C1nD-X6HWQCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bsun%2Btea.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESuch a simple pleasure, sun tea is quick to make, requires minimal ingredients and puts the sun's rays to work instead of heating up the kitchen during hotter summer months.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-x-6JlSYBDq0\/V8Nbt6MAzcI\/AAAAAAAAaFM\/x6l3CtY6at4yTU1SsyS9o6gpOD7iGf3nQCLcB\/s1600\/What%2Bis%2Bsun%2Btea.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-x-6JlSYBDq0\/V8Nbt6MAzcI\/AAAAAAAAaFM\/x6l3CtY6at4yTU1SsyS9o6gpOD7iGf3nQCLcB\/s1600\/What%2Bis%2Bsun%2Btea.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe added infusion of fresh peppermint leaves snipped straight from the garden is what gives the tea an added pick-me-up, and let me tell you — our \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BI7VsqFAwDW\/?taken-by=17apart\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epeppermint game out back\u003C\/a\u003E has been strong this summer.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xsc3uqCbDr0\/V8Nbt7Huz-I\/AAAAAAAAaFA\/ie-GQkGdc3AM7ABYci0czJcDr1OQ_1krwCLcB\/s1600\/Perennial%2BPeppermint%2Bcontainer%2Bgarden.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xsc3uqCbDr0\/V8Nbt7Huz-I\/AAAAAAAAaFA\/ie-GQkGdc3AM7ABYci0czJcDr1OQ_1krwCLcB\/s1600\/Perennial%2BPeppermint%2Bcontainer%2Bgarden.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn our most recent collaboration with eHow, we're sharing our favorite twist on sun tea —\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_139_make-sun-tea.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eclick here for the recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;along with the step by step instructions for whipping up a batch of your very own.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GWQQ2U9jrGo\/V8NbtycZMII\/AAAAAAAAaFI\/z9oWqlmIRVkL9nq5rifHUaGdSW35lWBJQCLcB\/s1600\/Freshly%2Bbrewed%2Bsun%2Btea.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GWQQ2U9jrGo\/V8NbtycZMII\/AAAAAAAAaFI\/z9oWqlmIRVkL9nq5rifHUaGdSW35lWBJQCLcB\/s1600\/Freshly%2Bbrewed%2Bsun%2Btea.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/05\/cocktail-trick-thyme-infused-simple.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThyme Infused Ice Cube Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;| \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/eHow%20Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll eHow Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/1912918753622764016\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/09\/hanging-onto-summer-how-to-make-sun-tea.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/1912918753622764016"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/1912918753622764016"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/09\/hanging-onto-summer-how-to-make-sun-tea.html","title":"Hanging onto Summer: How to Make Sun Tea"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-KouLU0BBL3o\/V8Nbt-q23II\/AAAAAAAAaFE\/XSXnek85cRQMJ1yCg5uPgA-C1nD-X6HWQCLcB\/s72-c\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bsun%2Btea.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-6826594002017608591"},"published":{"$t":"2016-06-17T03:58:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-07-06T10:10:41.437-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"desserts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"July 4th Patriotic Desserts: Cherry Firecracker Cupcakes"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uLtJRPT-yQU\/V1N2_yLRCWI\/AAAAAAAAZ9k\/0d203-mNlPsqs9RbOKKNsh2CLwn7jsowQCLcB\/s1600\/Cherry%2BTopper%2BCupcakes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uLtJRPT-yQU\/V1N2_yLRCWI\/AAAAAAAAZ9k\/0d203-mNlPsqs9RbOKKNsh2CLwn7jsowQCLcB\/s1600\/Cherry%2BTopper%2BCupcakes.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EDecorate a batch of these cupcakes with seasonal fresh fruits to add a patriotic focal point to your next summer table spread or bring along as the crowd pleaser to that 4th of July party on the calendar. Reminiscent of bursting fireworks, these cupcakes are simple to make and combine fresh blueberries with ripe bing cherries.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIngredients:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhite frosted cupcakes\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBing cherries, stems on\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBlueberries\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E*Rinse fruit and remove cherry pits, if desired, from the bottom of the fruit as this portion will be nestled into the frosting, hidden from view.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-zUxRmv27Sww\/V1N3Ajz7cnI\/AAAAAAAAZ-A\/XjafWbOEIZYP-PfhhdNcB_vwaJSaf7zswCLcB\/s1600\/Vanilla%2BUkrops%2BCupcakes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-zUxRmv27Sww\/V1N3Ajz7cnI\/AAAAAAAAZ-A\/XjafWbOEIZYP-PfhhdNcB_vwaJSaf7zswCLcB\/s1600\/Vanilla%2BUkrops%2BCupcakes.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe base for these bright desserts are the white frosted cupcakes. Begin by whipping up a batch of your favorite recipe and don't be shy on the frosting as this will act as the \"glue\" to holding the fruit in place. Plus, who doesn't love a generous dollop of frosting?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIf you're like me, your favorite tried and true cupcake recipe may come from a local bakery. In Richmond, nobody does basic vanilla quite like \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/ukropshomemades.com\/bakery\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUkrop's\u003C\/a\u003E, so I was happy to pick up half a dozen to decorate with.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-h7ycyxvG6RA\/V1N3AbR2g1I\/AAAAAAAAZ94\/P1TCTyKXRPo5zK_qBkoBxi6sG2GALrDegCLcB\/s1600\/Patriotic%2BCupcakes%2BIngredients.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-h7ycyxvG6RA\/V1N3AbR2g1I\/AAAAAAAAZ94\/P1TCTyKXRPo5zK_qBkoBxi6sG2GALrDegCLcB\/s1600\/Patriotic%2BCupcakes%2BIngredients.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETip:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003EIt's best to decorate these cupcakes with fruit the same day you plan to serve in order to achieve the freshest taste.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPosition a single bing cherry, stem side facing up, into the center of the frosted cupcake. I like to choose cherries where the stems are still fully intact and have a bit of a curve in them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8YQXiQ1swwo\/V1N3AE3OwVI\/AAAAAAAAZ9s\/gQBrHjdQh_sI0uIDWGv3H9EHfPmwqxQMACLcB\/s1600\/Make%2BCherry%2BBomb%2BCupcakes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8YQXiQ1swwo\/V1N3AE3OwVI\/AAAAAAAAZ9s\/gQBrHjdQh_sI0uIDWGv3H9EHfPmwqxQMACLcB\/s1600\/Make%2BCherry%2BBomb%2BCupcakes.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOne by one, surround the cherry with blueberries, gently pressing into the frosting to hold all of the fruit in place. I like to position the blueberries stem side down since the bottom tends to have more visual variation — but completely up to your preference!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5q6bFuMyFlw\/V1N3AVFIr3I\/AAAAAAAAZ-E\/NAssOWstEfUG6xkPCWH8vZEPkC9atoPMgCLcB\/s1600\/Strawberry%2BFruit%2BCupcake%2BToppers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5q6bFuMyFlw\/V1N3AVFIr3I\/AAAAAAAAZ-E\/NAssOWstEfUG6xkPCWH8vZEPkC9atoPMgCLcB\/s1600\/Strawberry%2BFruit%2BCupcake%2BToppers.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOnce complete, these cupcakes are ready to serve and enjoy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xx2MLdvq2yA\/V1N2_yrl0YI\/AAAAAAAAZ9g\/eq_a7K_GLjEMooLhdMuaOnlnEgrB4bzCQCLcB\/s1600\/DIY%2BFruit%2BCupcake%2BTopper.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xx2MLdvq2yA\/V1N2_yrl0YI\/AAAAAAAAZ9g\/eq_a7K_GLjEMooLhdMuaOnlnEgrB4bzCQCLcB\/s1600\/DIY%2BFruit%2BCupcake%2BTopper.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWhen paired together and elevated on a cake stand, these colorful cupcakes make quite the focal point and patriotic statement on your summer table.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-iYOyxdPjZ74\/V1N3ALqR5LI\/AAAAAAAAZ90\/lBseQhYZa8AETc2oK3cLiJvRCAAmvW9lgCLcB\/s1600\/July%2B4th%2BDessert%2BIdeas.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-iYOyxdPjZ74\/V1N3ALqR5LI\/AAAAAAAAZ90\/lBseQhYZa8AETc2oK3cLiJvRCAAmvW9lgCLcB\/s1600\/July%2B4th%2BDessert%2BIdeas.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003ETo take it a step further, try using different fruits to make different variations. For example, slices of strawberries and star shaped watermelon come together to create a 3-dimensional showstopper:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7T_7HKMG_58\/V1N2_1C61qI\/AAAAAAAAZ9w\/fORFntTwH68yWiOl1UQDbhuK0T_Iyh4UACLcB\/s1600\/American%2BFlag%2BDessert%2BIdeas.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7T_7HKMG_58\/V1N2_1C61qI\/AAAAAAAAZ9w\/fORFntTwH68yWiOl1UQDbhuK0T_Iyh4UACLcB\/s1600\/American%2BFlag%2BDessert%2BIdeas.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ELook for the full step by step tutorial for making these star shaped watermelon and strawberry toppers making an appearance over on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.furniture.com\/blog\/tag\/17-apart\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFurniture.com\u003C\/a\u003E in the coming weeks in honor of the long 3 day weekend ahead!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/06\/mulberry-galette-tart-recipe.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMulbery Galette Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/01\/kinfolk-recipe-book-meringue-blueberry.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMeringue Blueberry Bars\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/07\/recipe-homemade-blackberry-ice-cream.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlackberry Ice Cream\u003C\/a\u003E |\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/food-recipes.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll Recipes\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/6826594002017608591\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/06\/july-4th-patriotic-desserts-cherry.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/6826594002017608591"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/6826594002017608591"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/06\/july-4th-patriotic-desserts-cherry.html","title":"July 4th Patriotic Desserts: Cherry Firecracker Cupcakes"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uLtJRPT-yQU\/V1N2_yLRCWI\/AAAAAAAAZ9k\/0d203-mNlPsqs9RbOKKNsh2CLwn7jsowQCLcB\/s72-c\/Cherry%2BTopper%2BCupcakes.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-5881872605694349173"},"published":{"$t":"2016-05-26T18:57:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-07-31T09:58:31.149-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"farms"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"garden"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Italy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sustainable living"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How To: DIY Dried Lavender Bunches"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MmDtkqBKIDg\/V0HjECU1skI\/AAAAAAAAZ68\/jk2uQwFAwDMMTO1oYVgW77nqce1S6ABPACLcB\/s1600\/DIY%2BDried%2BLavender.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MmDtkqBKIDg\/V0HjECU1skI\/AAAAAAAAZ68\/jk2uQwFAwDMMTO1oYVgW77nqce1S6ABPACLcB\/s1600\/DIY%2BDried%2BLavender.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELate spring has us eager to be back in the garden, tending to our growing collection of perennial herbs and starting a few new annual varieties.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xMpDJyHaYcQ\/V0d-BhwqdPI\/AAAAAAAAZ7w\/esks43v4vu0P7YFXyzHceCzVUGVo-yE6QCLcB\/s1600\/Fresh%2BLavender%2BPlant.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xMpDJyHaYcQ\/V0d-BhwqdPI\/AAAAAAAAZ7w\/esks43v4vu0P7YFXyzHceCzVUGVo-yE6QCLcB\/s1600\/Fresh%2BLavender%2BPlant.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ELast spring, I'd planted a small organic lavender starter among the established rosemary and sage plants in our front garden bed with hopes it would survive the winter and begin to thrive as a collection of bee-friendly fragrant herbs ready for snipping here or there as needed. It wasn't until our autumn trip to Italy, however, that I became serious about cultivating lavender in our space.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-f8HBMtdr72w\/V0HjEgRKq7I\/AAAAAAAAZ7Y\/-woaIc-rcX8NVfkYSd4XFJHe_6TTgSH9wCLcB\/s1600\/Italian%2Bfarm%2Blandscape.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-f8HBMtdr72w\/V0HjEgRKq7I\/AAAAAAAAZ7Y\/-woaIc-rcX8NVfkYSd4XFJHe_6TTgSH9wCLcB\/s1600\/Italian%2Bfarm%2Blandscape.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWhile vacationing abroad we stayed for 2 weeks in a remote stone farmhouse in the hills of Umbria. The house was nested among winding dirt roads, overlooked the historic town of Assisi and had an olive grove among many other varieties of fruit trees and edible landscaping — as you can gather, it was unreal (read \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/09\/vacation-photos-italy-house.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis past entry\u003C\/a\u003E for a full house tour and vacation photos).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KmmxYjLYYu0\/V0HjEmxjsHI\/AAAAAAAAZ7U\/N7X-JjzDvkMf4WuZ4WNKWeBAmRfZXwYKQCLcB\/s1600\/Italian%2BLavender%2BShrubs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KmmxYjLYYu0\/V0HjEmxjsHI\/AAAAAAAAZ7U\/N7X-JjzDvkMf4WuZ4WNKWeBAmRfZXwYKQCLcB\/s1600\/Italian%2BLavender%2BShrubs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIngrained in my memory were the large bushes of rosemary and lavender that circled the house — the lavender in its peak, bursting with flowers and fragrant aroma.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1kngO3N8Mto\/V0HjEZbxj-I\/AAAAAAAAZ7E\/yXCHxqiIu3841eZ2KqtgrAdICWRz0WSSgCLcB\/s1600\/Dried%2BLavender%2BBunch.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1kngO3N8Mto\/V0HjEZbxj-I\/AAAAAAAAZ7E\/yXCHxqiIu3841eZ2KqtgrAdICWRz0WSSgCLcB\/s1600\/Dried%2BLavender%2BBunch.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDried bunches of the lavender were used for decor in the house, and I thought this same idea would make a meaningful, natural souvenir to bring back as a reminder of our amazing time on the farm — so I pulled out the snips and got to work!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Va2ID3JOxHQ\/V0HjESOwnoI\/AAAAAAAAZ7I\/_VfAw9NA8tQzmxqp22OYR3lGGu5eocZPwCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bbunch%2Bfresh%2Blavender.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Va2ID3JOxHQ\/V0HjESOwnoI\/AAAAAAAAZ7I\/_VfAw9NA8tQzmxqp22OYR3lGGu5eocZPwCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bbunch%2Bfresh%2Blavender.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor those with fragrant shrubs beginning to produce flowers this season, a dried bunch is a great option for natural decor or a house gift to bring along for summer gatherings.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYou'll need:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESnips\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThread or twine\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAccess to a fresh lavender bush\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ETo harvest, snip fresh flower stalks from the tops of the lavender plant, leaving stem length, to form a small bunch.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uLVTYOAaRZw\/V0HjEmngrII\/AAAAAAAAZ7M\/vkhi2Ei6rPEsc8pCQwPkTbFggII23GRFwCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bharvest%2Blavender%2Bflowers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uLVTYOAaRZw\/V0HjEmngrII\/AAAAAAAAZ7M\/vkhi2Ei6rPEsc8pCQwPkTbFggII23GRFwCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bharvest%2Blavender%2Bflowers.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6uFZC3ThBy4\/V0HjEBYKGNI\/AAAAAAAAZ7A\/cfn7Hw2WkucRSkk-1ThGKcwZmc7dzlKTwCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2BBunch%2BLavender.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6uFZC3ThBy4\/V0HjEBYKGNI\/AAAAAAAAZ7A\/cfn7Hw2WkucRSkk-1ThGKcwZmc7dzlKTwCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2BBunch%2BLavender.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EUsing thread or twine, gently wrap and tie the base of the stems to secure the bunch.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-q_UrA-hOeLk\/V0HjEmWFQJI\/AAAAAAAAZ7Q\/KHfYVPUC6LAnHsr1dV80B3_LuU2oCH48ACLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bdried%2Blavender%2Bbunches.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-q_UrA-hOeLk\/V0HjEmWFQJI\/AAAAAAAAZ7Q\/KHfYVPUC6LAnHsr1dV80B3_LuU2oCH48ACLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bdried%2Blavender%2Bbunches.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NXLWn0oa3e8\/V0HjE3t2xoI\/AAAAAAAAZ7c\/NYUF5-vrUREx6AK3vaSpyiAY3l40HjP0gCLcB\/s1600\/Tying%2Ba%2Blavender%2Bbunch.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NXLWn0oa3e8\/V0HjE3t2xoI\/AAAAAAAAZ7c\/NYUF5-vrUREx6AK3vaSpyiAY3l40HjP0gCLcB\/s1600\/Tying%2Ba%2Blavender%2Bbunch.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETrim the lower stems to create a uniform base, then hang bud-side-down in a dry space to allow the flowers to dry, retaining their fragrant smell.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MmDtkqBKIDg\/V0HjECU1skI\/AAAAAAAAZ68\/jk2uQwFAwDMMTO1oYVgW77nqce1S6ABPACLcB\/s1600\/DIY%2BDried%2BLavender.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MmDtkqBKIDg\/V0HjECU1skI\/AAAAAAAAZ68\/jk2uQwFAwDMMTO1oYVgW77nqce1S6ABPACLcB\/s1600\/DIY%2BDried%2BLavender.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOnce dry, use to cheer up a bedroom corner or bathroom nook.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBack in Richmond, we've been excited to watch our own lavender plant survive the winter and double in size. While not nearly the size of the established shrubs in Italy, a girl can dream!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G5mKzQwdgYE\/V0d9_aOHujI\/AAAAAAAAZ7s\/hroD54PZ9kYdchvm36dEERgoQtrybS5UwCLcB\/s1600\/Lavender%2BBed.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G5mKzQwdgYE\/V0d9_aOHujI\/AAAAAAAAZ7s\/hroD54PZ9kYdchvm36dEERgoQtrybS5UwCLcB\/s1600\/Lavender%2BBed.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe saying goes, \"lavender sleeps in its first year, creeps in its second and blooms at peak in its third.\" We've taken note of some early floral stems, and continue to take delight in watching this little front bed of perennial herbs establish.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHow about you? Are you growing an herb garden this year or planning to add lavender to the mix? We'd love to know what's working or new in your space.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/07\/how-to-make-diy-potpourri-with-wedding.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY Potpourri\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMore DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/Italy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMore Posts from our Italy Stay\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/5881872605694349173\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/05\/how-to-diy-dried-lavender-bunches.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/5881872605694349173"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/5881872605694349173"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/05\/how-to-diy-dried-lavender-bunches.html","title":"How To: DIY Dried Lavender Bunches"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MmDtkqBKIDg\/V0HjECU1skI\/AAAAAAAAZ68\/jk2uQwFAwDMMTO1oYVgW77nqce1S6ABPACLcB\/s72-c\/DIY%2BDried%2BLavender.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-25438123101704649"},"published":{"$t":"2016-03-17T19:03:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-20T12:45:39.339-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Nature"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How to Wall Mount a Turtle Shell"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-lqIkIle-AyM\/VuiTZsOinBI\/AAAAAAAAZ2c\/mLDF6vcZg7U8Cb9bDBrPH60u6BlO9FpcQ\/s1600\/Corner%2BGallery%2BWall.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-lqIkIle-AyM\/VuiTZsOinBI\/AAAAAAAAZ2c\/mLDF6vcZg7U8Cb9bDBrPH60u6BlO9FpcQ\/s1600\/Corner%2BGallery%2BWall.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EEarlier in the week we shared the newly complete\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/03\/corner-gallery-wall-how-to-hang-art-on.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecorner gallery wall in our front office\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;Amidst the collection of art and photos are a few natural curiosities, for instance the ivory colored turtle shell that adds a little dimension into the mix:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Hue4fK6vurM\/VuiTDIYEU8I\/AAAAAAAAZ2Q\/CkyoScYwN5M08RzhHcvtiro3jnmUXs6Ow\/s1600\/Turtle%2BShell%2BGallery.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Hue4fK6vurM\/VuiTDIYEU8I\/AAAAAAAAZ2Q\/CkyoScYwN5M08RzhHcvtiro3jnmUXs6Ow\/s1600\/Turtle%2BShell%2BGallery.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA few years back, Mary's mom had given it to us — she'd uncovered it from the ravine overlooking the river at her home and had never quite seen a one like it. At first we wondered if it came from a specific species or perhaps belonged to a rare albino turtle, then quickly learned with a little research that the scutes (similar to scales) can shed or fall off to reveal the bone underneath. This particular shell retains 6 of the original scutes near the opening of the shell, hinting at the coloring this turtle would have had.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Tukb9pHPR0s\/VuiTD4tmmXI\/AAAAAAAAZ2Y\/5Yfil9z9My8ItfZoR6P5GKTwzS85yDbxQ\/s1600\/White%2BTurtle%2BShell.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Tukb9pHPR0s\/VuiTD4tmmXI\/AAAAAAAAZ2Y\/5Yfil9z9My8ItfZoR6P5GKTwzS85yDbxQ\/s1600\/White%2BTurtle%2BShell.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe've had the shell for a few years, not really sure where we'd place it before deciding on the wall — it made a nice touch within the art collection. With the help of a power drill and a few basic framing supplies, wall mounting a natural turtle shell can be quite simple — very similar in fact to the method we used to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2011\/08\/how-to-clean-and-wall-mount-deer.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewall mount the pair of deer antlers we found\u003C\/a\u003E in the same location some 4 years back. In the following steps, we detail the process...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMaterials:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPower drill\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWood drill bit\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWall hook and nail\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPicture hanging wire\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHammer\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPaper, pen, scissors \u0026amp; tape (optional)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jSjdTSTI9bU\/VuiTAE_ODTI\/AAAAAAAAZ2E\/6PH6QPAYcToS_g1oiOhksEBPY6j6ydt2Q\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bhang%2Ba%2Bturtle%2Bshell.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jSjdTSTI9bU\/VuiTAE_ODTI\/AAAAAAAAZ2E\/6PH6QPAYcToS_g1oiOhksEBPY6j6ydt2Q\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bhang%2Ba%2Bturtle%2Bshell.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EUsing a wood compatible bit, drill two equidistant holes one quarter from the top of the shell where the natural points fold in towards one another.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--3B8Ydvmwfw\/VuiS-2Lm_4I\/AAAAAAAAZ2A\/etXL-AYkQpQM-UvxauLf-z3oMgQTrrqMA\/s1600\/Drilling%2Bholes%2Binto%2Ba%2Bturtle%2Bshell.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--3B8Ydvmwfw\/VuiS-2Lm_4I\/AAAAAAAAZ2A\/etXL-AYkQpQM-UvxauLf-z3oMgQTrrqMA\/s1600\/Drilling%2Bholes%2Binto%2Ba%2Bturtle%2Bshell.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EString the picture wire through each drilled hole, overlapping the extra wire back onto itself to create a secure hold. The shell is now prepped for wall mounting.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4Zt8uIuc-Os\/VuiTD4P3ikI\/AAAAAAAAZ2U\/tdTqcI9I3r4LJPD4RejyJRs-VmIW3TMrQ\/s1600\/Wire%2Bhang%2Ba%2Bturtle%2Bshell.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4Zt8uIuc-Os\/VuiTD4P3ikI\/AAAAAAAAZ2U\/tdTqcI9I3r4LJPD4RejyJRs-VmIW3TMrQ\/s1600\/Wire%2Bhang%2Ba%2Bturtle%2Bshell.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo mount the shell on a wall, first trace a template of the shape and tape in the desired position. Doing so helps ensure exact placement if needed in a project like a gallery wall. Hammer the frame hook into the wall directly over the paper template:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ogTa5Xjbx4k\/VuiS-N_mKmI\/AAAAAAAAZ14\/UYlRjU8igeYdI1x8lqbxkog5izGxMMSiw\/s1600\/Gallery%2BWall%2BTemplate.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ogTa5Xjbx4k\/VuiS-N_mKmI\/AAAAAAAAZ14\/UYlRjU8igeYdI1x8lqbxkog5izGxMMSiw\/s1600\/Gallery%2BWall%2BTemplate.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ERemove the paper and hang the shell by carefully catching the wire in the hook.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kP5vPNCLaQs\/VuiTAIDrsEI\/AAAAAAAAZ2I\/dM-2MqLSPakycYgaQSkmZ9wDweojTINug\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bwall%2Bhang%2Ba%2Bturtle%2Bshell.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kP5vPNCLaQs\/VuiTAIDrsEI\/AAAAAAAAZ2I\/dM-2MqLSPakycYgaQSkmZ9wDweojTINug\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bwall%2Bhang%2Ba%2Bturtle%2Bshell.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-E-qAdqypslw\/VuiTBFImzhI\/AAAAAAAAZ2M\/15HKmaAyptkzMyTvqfKYYQ6Q9uUOH9EtQ\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bwall%2Bmount%2Ba%2Bturtle%2Bshell.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-E-qAdqypslw\/VuiTBFImzhI\/AAAAAAAAZ2M\/15HKmaAyptkzMyTvqfKYYQ6Q9uUOH9EtQ\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bwall%2Bmount%2Ba%2Bturtle%2Bshell.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EReposition to display straight if needed and enjoy the look of a perfectly floating piece of natural history in your art display:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0s4WZ_2LItw\/VuiS-t0TQDI\/AAAAAAAAZ18\/5RXKlnzT5-AgUAC9v9KDarRL08naupjPA\/s1600\/Albino%2BTurtle%2BShell.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0s4WZ_2LItw\/VuiS-t0TQDI\/AAAAAAAAZ18\/5RXKlnzT5-AgUAC9v9KDarRL08naupjPA\/s1600\/Albino%2BTurtle%2BShell.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPretty simple, right? We're partial to the new corner gallery here in the front office — especially how packed with personal details and memories it's collected. While this little shell sat around for a few years before the idea sparked, it always feels good to make it happen when inspiration strikes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2011\/08\/how-to-clean-and-wall-mount-deer.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to Clean \u0026amp; Wall Mount Deer Antlers\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/25438123101704649\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/03\/how-to-wall-mount-turtle-shell.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/25438123101704649"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/25438123101704649"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/03\/how-to-wall-mount-turtle-shell.html","title":"How to Wall Mount a Turtle Shell"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-lqIkIle-AyM\/VuiTZsOinBI\/AAAAAAAAZ2c\/mLDF6vcZg7U8Cb9bDBrPH60u6BlO9FpcQ\/s72-c\/Corner%2BGallery%2BWall.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-9107389222128447545"},"published":{"$t":"2016-03-14T18:38:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-20T12:47:23.565-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Art"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Corner Gallery Wall: How To Hang Art on a Curved Wall"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-A6LQBnozzvw\/Vucr6E-S4nI\/AAAAAAAAZ1I\/AA9P4a4mfr82_cLpIbC1TxdQN3qwKctlA\/s1600\/Art%2Bon%2Ba%2BCurved%2BWall.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-A6LQBnozzvw\/Vucr6E-S4nI\/AAAAAAAAZ1I\/AA9P4a4mfr82_cLpIbC1TxdQN3qwKctlA\/s1600\/Art%2Bon%2Ba%2BCurved%2BWall.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe recently introduced the addition of a small gallery wall to our office decor. While our home decor is in a state of continual evolution, we're loving how this newly-filled wall of personal art makes this front room of ours feel complete (don't mind the missing turtle — you'll see him make an appearance further down in the post).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOver the past several years, this corner made the perfect display area for the Victrola my Aunt \u0026amp; Uncle passed down, however the wall above seemed noticeably bare. We'd been itching to add art to this space and while we're not strangers to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/01\/updating-entryway-gallery-again.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehanging a gallery wall\u003C\/a\u003E, the curved effect of this corner office wall presented a new challenge.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-oZbHSy97qHQ\/VucuXN5HoDI\/AAAAAAAAZ1g\/IKvxlOvvh4s6NlGOLzTp9gv-AoXXy2Kog\/s1600\/Curved%2BCorner%2BGallery%2BWall.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-oZbHSy97qHQ\/VucuXN5HoDI\/AAAAAAAAZ1g\/IKvxlOvvh4s6NlGOLzTp9gv-AoXXy2Kog\/s1600\/Curved%2BCorner%2BGallery%2BWall.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESince it's the wall I gaze on most frequently during the day from behind my laptop screen, I've had a long time to think up a plan. It struck me that while a single piece of art wouldn't work, perhaps a collection of smaller pieces would. With that, the gathering began and after pulling together enough smaller, personal pieces along with various frames, Tim and I were motivated to work out the display. I was going for a balanced look with a collected feel, so you'll notice flat art paired with photography and a few 3-dimensional items mixed in.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo make the process of finding the best configuration simple, I traced each of the pieces onto scrap paper, labelled each, then taped them on the wall into what I felt looked both varied and balanced. The tape allowed for easy mixing and matching without the hassle of hammering nails or guessing which pieces would work well next to one another.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0z6PeVNm5pw\/Vucr8OWlzpI\/AAAAAAAAZ1Q\/rJau2rESmqAMh8IsjONXk57JISqwzEW-A\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bgallery%2Bwall%2Btemplate.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0z6PeVNm5pw\/Vucr8OWlzpI\/AAAAAAAAZ1Q\/rJau2rESmqAMh8IsjONXk57JISqwzEW-A\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bgallery%2Bwall%2Btemplate.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ct_ICML4FBY\/Vucr6PJ8hgI\/AAAAAAAAZ1E\/ojtUT5fqdLoarzwbxx4Yop91z5WwZLP4Q\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bhang%2Ba%2Bgallery%2Bwall%2Btemplate.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ct_ICML4FBY\/Vucr6PJ8hgI\/AAAAAAAAZ1E\/ojtUT5fqdLoarzwbxx4Yop91z5WwZLP4Q\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bhang%2Ba%2Bgallery%2Bwall%2Btemplate.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESpeaking of making things simple on ourselves, don't ask me why I didn't think to move the Victrola \u003Ci\u003Eprior\u003C\/i\u003E to taping each piece of paper up on the wall, ha!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe left the paper template up on the wall overnight in order to view again the next day with a fresh point of view. Once ultimately happy with the final configuration, Tim helped me nail each frame directly overtop the paper for a perfect transfer. The paper can be removed with a gentle pull right out from behind the nail once the art is in place.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-H9fEv2xgNDg\/Vucr6OQyM5I\/AAAAAAAAZ1M\/HVxSFY6a04EaSMT8gRgKqZplBxgcUBMQQ\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bhang%2Ba%2Bgallery%2Bwall.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-H9fEv2xgNDg\/Vucr6OQyM5I\/AAAAAAAAZ1M\/HVxSFY6a04EaSMT8gRgKqZplBxgcUBMQQ\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bhang%2Ba%2Bgallery%2Bwall.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs for the art, you may recognize a few pieces from our recent trips and posts —\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-zXWuaB_O0oY\/VucuXL23MsI\/AAAAAAAAZ1c\/27HfiqBrWMQLE_aRVq0KozyPBZlav3JSQ\/s1600\/Corner%2BGallery%2BWall.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-zXWuaB_O0oY\/VucuXL23MsI\/AAAAAAAAZ1c\/27HfiqBrWMQLE_aRVq0KozyPBZlav3JSQ\/s1600\/Corner%2BGallery%2BWall.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe had the linocut prints from our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/10\/vacation-photos-italy-sights.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efall trip to Italy framed\u003C\/a\u003E, hanging the snowy Assisi Basilica version in this collection as a fond reminder of this memory-filled trip. Also included is the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/02\/how-to-bird-nest-shadow-box-art.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehorse hair bird's nest\u003C\/a\u003E I'd recently displayed in a shadow box, and a white turtle shell my mom had found along the ravine at Beechwood. Peppered in are also the snaps from Tim's deep sea fishing days, an \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/01\/print-instagrams-on-wood-acrylic-with.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eold favorite photo of Basil\u003C\/a\u003E at the river and a vintage Tobacco advertisement from a local auction. Finally, a silhouette cameo of Tim's mother near the top and a smattering of photobooth strips from our past adventures. That leaves the single square frame still to be filled — I'm thinking one afternoon we'll dig through some of our old family photos to find the right fit.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce all said and done, we're quite pleased with the look of this curved wall that had us scratching our heads for close to four years. It's filled with personal mementos and makes a great resting place for the eyes when looking up from the computer screen throughout the day. What about you — have a challenging space or one you recently solved for?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/01\/updating-entryway-gallery-again.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOur Entry Gallery Wall\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Posts\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/9107389222128447545\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/03\/corner-gallery-wall-how-to-hang-art-on.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/9107389222128447545"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/9107389222128447545"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/03\/corner-gallery-wall-how-to-hang-art-on.html","title":"Corner Gallery Wall: How To Hang Art on a Curved Wall"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-A6LQBnozzvw\/Vucr6E-S4nI\/AAAAAAAAZ1I\/AA9P4a4mfr82_cLpIbC1TxdQN3qwKctlA\/s72-c\/Art%2Bon%2Ba%2BCurved%2BWall.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-6523182207376576503"},"published":{"$t":"2016-02-22T08:27:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-20T12:48:27.081-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Art"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"finds"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How To: Bird Nest Shadow Box Art"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RWnS15IsrFE\/VsIvaaX6OlI\/AAAAAAAAZzQ\/3iPKBd5XJP4\/s1600\/Horse%2BHair%2BBirds%2BNest.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RWnS15IsrFE\/VsIvaaX6OlI\/AAAAAAAAZzQ\/3iPKBd5XJP4\/s1600\/Horse%2BHair%2BBirds%2BNest.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOver Thanksgiving, I\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/11\/our-thanksgiving-in-st-stephens-church.html\"\u003Ebrought back a treasured find\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;my Aunt had given me from the land on their horse farm — this small bird's nest made almost entirely from horse hair. It made for the perfect little weekend art project!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI've seen nests with a single piece of hair in them before, but never so tiny in size, or made up entirely from horse hair — the full composition is truly such a sign of life and an artifact of nature.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1ZdQsuKXBuA\/VsIvaafCdUI\/AAAAAAAAZzM\/63PXaXPVATg\/s1600\/Horse%2BHair%2BNest.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1ZdQsuKXBuA\/VsIvaafCdUI\/AAAAAAAAZzM\/63PXaXPVATg\/s1600\/Horse%2BHair%2BNest.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMy favorite detail on the nest is this bright blue single piece of thread intertwined within the back:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-V8jxpGcFLc4\/VsIvbZxxx0I\/AAAAAAAAZzg\/tLeyXw9qEkE\/s1600\/Thread%2Bin%2BBirds%2BNest.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-V8jxpGcFLc4\/VsIvbZxxx0I\/AAAAAAAAZzg\/tLeyXw9qEkE\/s1600\/Thread%2Bin%2BBirds%2BNest.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI knew I'd want to preserve this little nest in some format, both to protect its delicate nature from too much handing and as a way to work it into our decor as a regular reminder of the farm. Almost immediately on the drive home from Thanksgiving dinner it struck me — a small shadow box should do the trick nicely:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SpSRrwW3TOU\/VsIvbMkpwcI\/AAAAAAAAZzc\/kiJORF3Ct08\/s1600\/Shadow%2BBox%2BNest.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SpSRrwW3TOU\/VsIvbMkpwcI\/AAAAAAAAZzc\/kiJORF3Ct08\/s1600\/Shadow%2BBox%2BNest.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EA shadow box is a great way to display 3-dimensional art and small mementos in a meaningful way. You might remember we did something similar to display the 1920's cake toppers and tandem letter from my grandmother at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/02\/our-wedding-day-party-time-at-roosevelt.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour wedding reception\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EShadow boxes are readily available in different shapes and sizes at local craft shops and you can find nicely personalized or \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/tidd.ly\/c7630c12\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecustom size variations on Etsy\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QSCCRi4ReQU\/VsIvbOxeaaI\/AAAAAAAAZzY\/lSCUKGRcjhc\/s1600\/Preserving%2Ba%2BBirds%2BNest.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QSCCRi4ReQU\/VsIvbOxeaaI\/AAAAAAAAZzY\/lSCUKGRcjhc\/s1600\/Preserving%2Ba%2BBirds%2BNest.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI simply slid the glass top off the shadow box and used the provided pins to secure the nest on the black velvet backing, positioning them \u003Ci\u003Ejust so\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;as to hide them from view.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wedQsZ-umMQ\/VsIvaqy9TVI\/AAAAAAAAZzU\/e6tP-JnheQg\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bpreserve%2Ba%2Bbirds%2Bnest.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wedQsZ-umMQ\/VsIvaqy9TVI\/AAAAAAAAZzU\/e6tP-JnheQg\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bpreserve%2Ba%2Bbirds%2Bnest.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOnce secured, I quickly dusted away any fallen fragments and wiped the inside of the glass to ensure everything inside was clear, because it's the nest we want to take center stage here, right?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KLPLTgq13rY\/VsIvZ2B0RjI\/AAAAAAAAZzI\/C4PnC94Nlew\/s1600\/Artifact%2BShadow%2BBox.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KLPLTgq13rY\/VsIvZ2B0RjI\/AAAAAAAAZzI\/C4PnC94Nlew\/s1600\/Artifact%2BShadow%2BBox.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe ended up hanging the shadow box with a smaller gallery format in our home office. More to come on that soon, but here's a sneak peek:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-h7W_EpxPpKs\/VspQpaLYLPI\/AAAAAAAAZ0k\/ptBhngi7Yng\/s1600\/Curved%2BGallery%2BWall.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-h7W_EpxPpKs\/VspQpaLYLPI\/AAAAAAAAZ0k\/ptBhngi7Yng\/s1600\/Curved%2BGallery%2BWall.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt's been such a nice little piece of personal art to have around the house and a sweet reminder of the farm and family.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2011\/08\/elements-of-nature.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDiscoving Deer Antlers\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/6523182207376576503\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/02\/how-to-bird-nest-shadow-box-art.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/6523182207376576503"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/6523182207376576503"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/02\/how-to-bird-nest-shadow-box-art.html","title":"How To: Bird Nest Shadow Box Art"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RWnS15IsrFE\/VsIvaaX6OlI\/AAAAAAAAZzQ\/3iPKBd5XJP4\/s72-c\/Horse%2BHair%2BBirds%2BNest.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-5512481130722988273"},"published":{"$t":"2016-02-12T08:50:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-20T12:50:07.236-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Weekend Project: DIY Marble Tile Serving Tray"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-b-axlsTBegM\/Vrd839bz-WI\/AAAAAAAAZyE\/_YvQpvrTHfg\/s1600\/DIY-Cheese-Board.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-b-axlsTBegM\/Vrd839bz-WI\/AAAAAAAAZyE\/_YvQpvrTHfg\/s1600\/DIY-Cheese-Board.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIn a recent \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.lot18.com\/2016\/01\/build-your-own-marble-cheese-platter\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eproject collaboration with Lot18\u003C\/a\u003E, I shared a simple DIY for making this Carrara marble serving tray using little more than a few basic materials from the hardware store. Perfect for serving cheese, charcuterie or other snacks, this cheese board is uncomplicated to assemble and makes a nice gift idea for housewarmings or holidays.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-IiWoLmsbUv4\/Vrd838kHm1I\/AAAAAAAAZx8\/JGD_eekgDL4\/s1600\/Cheese-Board-Supplies.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-IiWoLmsbUv4\/Vrd838kHm1I\/AAAAAAAAZx8\/JGD_eekgDL4\/s1600\/Cheese-Board-Supplies.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe main components for the tray include simple materials from the local hardware store — Carrera marble tile and cabinet pulls. Mix and match the tile and pulls for a different style twist.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WcUdauKro-I\/Vrd84ClsA1I\/AAAAAAAAZyA\/oDmJcmF6y7s\/s1600\/Lot18-Cheese-Board.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WcUdauKro-I\/Vrd84ClsA1I\/AAAAAAAAZyA\/oDmJcmF6y7s\/s1600\/Lot18-Cheese-Board.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.lot18.com\/2016\/01\/build-your-own-marble-cheese-platter\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHead on over to Lot18\u003C\/a\u003E for the full supply list with step by step instructions for making one of these serving trays for your own space.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/06\/beach-eats-pimento-cheese-wars.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPimento Cheese Crackers, 3 Ways\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Ideas\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/5512481130722988273\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/02\/weekend-project-diy-marble-tile-serving.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/5512481130722988273"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/5512481130722988273"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/02\/weekend-project-diy-marble-tile-serving.html","title":"Weekend Project: DIY Marble Tile Serving Tray"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-b-axlsTBegM\/Vrd839bz-WI\/AAAAAAAAZyE\/_YvQpvrTHfg\/s72-c\/DIY-Cheese-Board.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-6906384583117944266"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-20T11:38:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-21T12:09:08.311-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eHow Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Over on eHow: DIY Farmhouse Christmas Tree Stand"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0ZAphv41zr8\/VnbDgooM7_I\/AAAAAAAAZio\/g3C2XTpa4-E\/s1600\/Christmas%2BTree%2BCar.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0ZAphv41zr8\/VnbDgooM7_I\/AAAAAAAAZio\/g3C2XTpa4-E\/s1600\/Christmas%2BTree%2BCar.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis time last weekend we were\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/12\/weekend-basics-tis-season.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eheading out to pick up this year's Christmas tree\u003C\/a\u003E. We opted for a smaller 5ft tree since we've decided to position it in our family room (since fully\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/02\/industrial-style-bookcases-are-in.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eupdating the front room into an office\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;early last year).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe smaller tree is also a perfect fit for the farmhouse style Christmas tree stand we made using a galvanized pail and clothesline hooks from the hardware store:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pHWothWiZTA\/VnbDY1Cf2mI\/AAAAAAAAZiI\/tlK25iugsNI\/s1600\/Galvanized_Christmas_Tree_Stand.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pHWothWiZTA\/VnbDY1Cf2mI\/AAAAAAAAZiI\/tlK25iugsNI\/s1600\/Galvanized_Christmas_Tree_Stand.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWeighted with marble garden rocks and complete with a watering reservoir, we love the rustic feel and functionality of the finished stand.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JbT8aKiGsuo\/VnbDY02MM8I\/AAAAAAAAZiM\/B3QBhbNBVtY\/s1600\/DIY_Christmas_Tree_Stand_Supplies.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JbT8aKiGsuo\/VnbDY02MM8I\/AAAAAAAAZiM\/B3QBhbNBVtY\/s1600\/DIY_Christmas_Tree_Stand_Supplies.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qX2_ouGRWl4\/VnbDZNBoZZI\/AAAAAAAAZiU\/sX2dkmtqBsA\/s1600\/How_To_Make_a_Christmas_Tree_Stand.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qX2_ouGRWl4\/VnbDZNBoZZI\/AAAAAAAAZiU\/sX2dkmtqBsA\/s1600\/How_To_Make_a_Christmas_Tree_Stand.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe crafted this DIY tree stand in collaboration with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EeHow\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for the holiday season; which you can find the full tutorial with step by step instructions for making one of your own right \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_2279390_make-own-christmas-tree-stand.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KBfpk8KkOjo\/VnbDY9ZNl_I\/AAAAAAAAZiQ\/SobGDaImyu0\/s1600\/Bucket_Christmas_Tree_Stand.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KBfpk8KkOjo\/VnbDY9ZNl_I\/AAAAAAAAZiQ\/SobGDaImyu0\/s1600\/Bucket_Christmas_Tree_Stand.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EToday both Stephanie \u0026amp; Brandon are coming over to watch the Steelers game (#herewego). Taking advantage of the time we've got, I've set the tree up and Mary's pulled out all of the Christmas decorations to finish while they're here since it's always more fun to do together when possible. Things are really starting to take shape around here — must mean it's time to pull out the Elvis Christmas records :)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHere's wishing a happy weekend and holiday week your way!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/11\/over-on-ehow-diy-himmeli-christmas-tree.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY Christmas Tree Topper\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/12\/over-on-ehow-tomato-cage-christmas-tree.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETomato Cage Christmas Tree Topiaries\u003C\/a\u003E |\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/eHow%20Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll eHow Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/6906384583117944266\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/12\/over-on-ehow-diy-farmhouse-christmas.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/6906384583117944266"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/6906384583117944266"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/12\/over-on-ehow-diy-farmhouse-christmas.html","title":"Over on eHow: DIY Farmhouse Christmas Tree Stand"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0ZAphv41zr8\/VnbDgooM7_I\/AAAAAAAAZio\/g3C2XTpa4-E\/s72-c\/Christmas%2BTree%2BCar.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-2519301613806284362"},"published":{"$t":"2015-11-18T17:57:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-12-27T14:24:50.251-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eHow Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fall"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Over on eHow: How to Make DIY Mulling Spice Bundles"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7MZyt2TJHiI\/VkyGWdxGPRI\/AAAAAAAAZew\/v_NPTLlCk6g\/s1600\/DIY%2BMulling%2BSpices.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7MZyt2TJHiI\/VkyGWdxGPRI\/AAAAAAAAZew\/v_NPTLlCk6g\/s1600\/DIY%2BMulling%2BSpices.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs the draw holidays near, we've been \u003Ci\u003Eleaning\u003C\/i\u003E into the season. In that spirit, for our latest \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_5820085_make-mulling-spices.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eproject post with eHow\u003C\/a\u003E we raided the pantry to create a handful of mulling spice bundles — there's nothing like the smell of citrus and spice to invite immediate warmth and seasonal aromas throughout the house.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMulling spice blends are typically used in warmed versions of wine and cider; they're accessible at most markets this time of year, but are simple to make at home using a variety of pantry staples.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xn6O1Le01P4\/VkyGWCheASI\/AAAAAAAAZes\/ZvVubMJwnOo\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bmulling%2Bspices.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xn6O1Le01P4\/VkyGWCheASI\/AAAAAAAAZes\/ZvVubMJwnOo\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bmulling%2Bspices.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe spice combination is really up to your personal preference, though typically include a mix of allspice, cloves and citrus — I've found that the clove and citrus really drive the scent and flavor, and add-ins like star anise and cinnamon add a nice visual touch. A handful of each bundled in cheesecloth and finished with a string of baker's twine make for a quick project:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vP7ELgibytE\/VkyGWn8mqdI\/AAAAAAAAZe4\/tarMO9CMZJs\/s1600\/Mulling%2BSpice%2BBags.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vP7ELgibytE\/VkyGWn8mqdI\/AAAAAAAAZe4\/tarMO9CMZJs\/s1600\/Mulling%2BSpice%2BBags.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_5820085_make-mulling-spices.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHead on over to eHow\u003C\/a\u003E for our full recipe and step-by-step tutorial for making a batch of these mulling spice bundles of your own. Give them as gifts, or use them to add a little seasonal spice to cider, wine or other favorite warm beverages this holiday season.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cscript async=\"\" src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8650177788531134\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-slot=\"7452452333\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cscript\u003E     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \u003C\/script\u003E When ready for use, drop the bundle into a pot of simmering water on the stovetop to add a touch of immediate seasonal aromas throughout your space. For use in warm holiday beverages, I whipped together a seasonal blend for wine over on Lot18, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.lot18.com\/2015\/11\/make-mulled-wine-holidays\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eclick here for the recipe\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kNIyu6_lElQ\/VkyGWBuCI0I\/AAAAAAAAZe0\/wZrvgzGyknU\/s1600\/Mulled%2BWine%2BRecipe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kNIyu6_lElQ\/VkyGWBuCI0I\/AAAAAAAAZe0\/wZrvgzGyknU\/s1600\/Mulled%2BWine%2BRecipe.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECheers to \u003Ci\u003Eleaning\u003C\/i\u003E into the season from our home to yours!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/eHow%20Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll eHow Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/2519301613806284362\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/11\/over-on-ehow-how-to-make-diy-mulling.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/2519301613806284362"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/2519301613806284362"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/11\/over-on-ehow-how-to-make-diy-mulling.html","title":"Over on eHow: How to Make DIY Mulling Spice Bundles"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7MZyt2TJHiI\/VkyGWdxGPRI\/AAAAAAAAZew\/v_NPTLlCk6g\/s72-c\/DIY%2BMulling%2BSpices.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-1530844940586112223"},"published":{"$t":"2015-11-09T07:55:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-21T12:12:44.043-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eHow Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recyling"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Over on eHow: DIY Wine Bottle Christmas Lights"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xh-jxtRqdq4\/VjTnzbED3iI\/AAAAAAAAZdU\/wHTlthytLng\/s1600\/Wine%2BBottle%2BChristmas%2BLights.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xh-jxtRqdq4\/VjTnzbED3iI\/AAAAAAAAZdU\/wHTlthytLng\/s1600\/Wine%2BBottle%2BChristmas%2BLights.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIn our most recent \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_6284635_put-christmas-lights-wine-bottle.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eproject collaboration with eHow\u003C\/a\u003E, we transformed a handful of glass bottles into a set of sparkling holiday decorations. These festive lights are a such a fun way to recycle different bottles from a special occasion or trip, and make a budget-friendly gift idea as the holidays draw near.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe trick to making these wine bottle lights is by drilling a large enough hole in the base of the bottle to slip the string lights inside. LED lights will stay cool, without worry of heating the glass and using a battery pack light string allows for placing the bottles anywhere you like, regardless of nearby access to an electrical outlet.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f9B4x_khajg\/VjTnycPn-cI\/AAAAAAAAZdI\/TvgpAkoVbHs\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bdrill%2Ba%2Bhole%2Bin%2Ba%2Bwine%2Bbottle.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f9B4x_khajg\/VjTnycPn-cI\/AAAAAAAAZdI\/TvgpAkoVbHs\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bdrill%2Ba%2Bhole%2Bin%2Ba%2Bwine%2Bbottle.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-S3U_E5J42cM\/VjTnyeCQs4I\/AAAAAAAAZdQ\/2064YA6QuCk\/s1600\/Christmas%2BLights%2BWine%2BBottle%2BDIY.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-S3U_E5J42cM\/VjTnyeCQs4I\/AAAAAAAAZdQ\/2064YA6QuCk\/s1600\/Christmas%2BLights%2BWine%2BBottle%2BDIY.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOnce lit, they're easy to display in a nook that could use a friendly glow or spread out across the mantle or tablescape to create a welcoming and festive focal point. Just tuck the battery pack out of sight and watch them light up the room:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bfmLZXYHpP8\/VjTnyS0qWsI\/AAAAAAAAZdM\/vut5NA9Pw8Q\/s1600\/Wine%2BBottle%2BChristmas%2BLight%2BWedding%2BDecor.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bfmLZXYHpP8\/VjTnyS0qWsI\/AAAAAAAAZdM\/vut5NA9Pw8Q\/s1600\/Wine%2BBottle%2BChristmas%2BLight%2BWedding%2BDecor.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWith so many new light string options on the market, mix and match the bulb sizes for a varied look and swap in different colors throughout the year for a fresh approach — orange lights for Halloween would work quite well, no?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_6284635_put-christmas-lights-wine-bottle.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHead on over to eHow\u003C\/a\u003E for the full tutorial with step by step instructions for making a set of these sparkling wine glass lights.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/eHow%20Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll eHow Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/1530844940586112223\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/11\/over-on-ehow-diy-wine-bottle-christmas.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/1530844940586112223"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/1530844940586112223"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/11\/over-on-ehow-diy-wine-bottle-christmas.html","title":"Over on eHow: DIY Wine Bottle Christmas Lights"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xh-jxtRqdq4\/VjTnzbED3iI\/AAAAAAAAZdU\/wHTlthytLng\/s72-c\/Wine%2BBottle%2BChristmas%2BLights.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-6091380414624320178"},"published":{"$t":"2015-09-23T16:47:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-07-31T09:58:03.957-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Italy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Recipe: Fig \u0026 Rosemary Tart with an Apricot Ricotta"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jX5reD7U5Y4\/VfWCBjayTCI\/AAAAAAAAZGo\/Ja4Bbi6H9Ss\/s1600\/Fig%2BRosemary%2BRicotta%2BTart.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jX5reD7U5Y4\/VfWCBjayTCI\/AAAAAAAAZGo\/Ja4Bbi6H9Ss\/s1600\/Fig%2BRosemary%2BRicotta%2BTart.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWhile vacationing in Italy, we enjoyed the chance to cook at home with fresh local ingredients, including those found among the grounds of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/09\/vacation-photos-italy-house.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe house where we stayed\u003C\/a\u003E. Some of our favorite offerings were those of the ripe fig tree and bursting hedges of fragrant rosemary — this place was like walking through a foragers dream.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Shw900uZwsg\/VgMO6Nj0-wI\/AAAAAAAAZOY\/qjgKgmrDmWw\/s1600\/Mary%2Bpicking%2BFigs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Shw900uZwsg\/VgMO6Nj0-wI\/AAAAAAAAZOY\/qjgKgmrDmWw\/s1600\/Mary%2Bpicking%2BFigs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-cKJ-82dDnlM\/VgMO6Myn0wI\/AAAAAAAAZOU\/lEN2IGlnP-E\/s1600\/Italian%2BFigs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-cKJ-82dDnlM\/VgMO6Myn0wI\/AAAAAAAAZOU\/lEN2IGlnP-E\/s1600\/Italian%2BFigs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAside from eating fresh figs straight from the tree, we found ourselves working them into many of the meals we prepared during our stay — this savory and sweet fig and rosemary tart turned out to be one of our collective favorites. The sweet hints of apricot from the jam paired with the smooth creamy ricotta cheese make for such a delicious base paired with the simple freshness of the figs and rosemary.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile a simple dish to assemble, this recipe lends itself for many hands, good conversation and slow sips of wine. Mom and Aunt Vera collected and sliced the figs and rosemary while I curiously tried to figure out the oven conversion between fahrenheit and celsius.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JMdk_qfaDzI\/VfWCzI-x8-I\/AAAAAAAAZGw\/u7Aw2GFS2Ik\/s1600\/Mom%2Bslicing%2Bfigs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JMdk_qfaDzI\/VfWCzI-x8-I\/AAAAAAAAZGw\/u7Aw2GFS2Ik\/s1600\/Mom%2Bslicing%2Bfigs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EMom slicing the figs for this tart in Italy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA slow bake in the oven allows the figs to just slightly caramelize and draws such a fragrant aroma from the warming rosemary — everyone will want to know what smells so good if you give this tart a go.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIngredients:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPuff pastry sheet\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E8-10 Figs, thinly sliced\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2\/3 cup whole milk ricotta cheese\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/4 cup apricot jam\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFresh sprig of rosemary\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 Tablespoon honey (optional)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPreheat the oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit (190\u0026nbsp;celsius, that is). Allow the pastry to thaw before rolling out over a\u0026nbsp;parchment lined baking sheet. Prick pastry with a fork all over.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECombine the apricot jam and ricotta cheese until roughly blended, then generously spread this cheese mixture over the pastry, leaving a 1\/2 inch border of crust. Arrange the sliced figs to cover the cheese spread, then dust with the freshly chopped rosemary to garnish.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--QqU7r1VR0c\/VfWC0G5O74I\/AAAAAAAAZG4\/7dLnL2UPRt4\/s1600\/Fig%2BTart%2BPrep.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--QqU7r1VR0c\/VfWC0G5O74I\/AAAAAAAAZG4\/7dLnL2UPRt4\/s1600\/Fig%2BTart%2BPrep.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlace onto the center rack in the oven, allowing to bake for 18-25 minutes, mainly watching for the pastry crust to brown and the figs to slightly curl along the edges. Remove tart from oven, allowing to rest for at least 5 minutes before cutting to serve.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KnrTmN8TfuI\/VfV9GdwgjVI\/AAAAAAAAZGY\/Airer60ZBk8\/s1600\/Fig%2BRosemary%2BRicotta%2BTart%2BRecipe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KnrTmN8TfuI\/VfV9GdwgjVI\/AAAAAAAAZGY\/Airer60ZBk8\/s1600\/Fig%2BRosemary%2BRicotta%2BTart%2BRecipe.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce slightly cooled, drizzle fresh honey over the top of the tart just before serving for an added hint of sweetness. Serve warm for breakfast or as a welcome finish to a meal — or cool as a starter or mid-day snack.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/06\/mulberry-galette-tart-recipe.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMulberry Galette\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/11\/recipe-sweet-potato-sage-goat-cheese.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESweet Potato \u0026amp; Sage Tart\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/food-recipes.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll Recipes\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/6091380414624320178\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/09\/recipe-fig-rosemary-tart-with-apricot.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/6091380414624320178"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/6091380414624320178"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/09\/recipe-fig-rosemary-tart-with-apricot.html","title":"Recipe: Fig \u0026 Rosemary Tart with an Apricot Ricotta"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jX5reD7U5Y4\/VfWCBjayTCI\/AAAAAAAAZGo\/Ja4Bbi6H9Ss\/s72-c\/Fig%2BRosemary%2BRicotta%2BTart.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-6850022933074479404"},"published":{"$t":"2015-07-22T21:14:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-21T12:24:15.505-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Our Wedding"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recyling"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"weddings"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How To: Make DIY Potpourri With Wedding Flowers"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uUivYzPxdIo\/VbAyZe9qwwI\/AAAAAAAAZCk\/ifIcqlMuSGM\/s1600\/make%2Bpotpourri%2Bfrom%2Bdried%2Bflowers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uUivYzPxdIo\/VbAyZe9qwwI\/AAAAAAAAZCk\/ifIcqlMuSGM\/s1600\/make%2Bpotpourri%2Bfrom%2Bdried%2Bflowers.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen Tim and I \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/02\/our-wedding-day-ceremony-pictorial.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egot married\u003C\/a\u003E over 2 years ago, I ended up saving my bouquet and the large centerpiece from our florals, allowing them to fully dry out. I wasn't sure what I'd do with them at the time, but didn't want to throw them away and knew at some point an idea may strike for how to preserve them in a meaningful way.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Lp5kibR9E1g\/VbA3h3ceEEI\/AAAAAAAAZC8\/3xwScxvrZQM\/s1600\/Bridal%2BBouquet.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Lp5kibR9E1g\/VbA3h3ceEEI\/AAAAAAAAZC8\/3xwScxvrZQM\/s1600\/Bridal%2BBouquet.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EImage by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/tori-watson.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETori Watson\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EUsing a portion of the dried flowers, I recently made a small batch of potpourri to store in a glass mason jar and for use as a filler in a set of scented sachets. I'm always surprised at how simple making a DIY batch of potpourri can be once you have the right materials. You can use a variety of your favorite dried flowers and herbs (we had peppermint buds on hand from the garden) to mix with scented essential oil in a container of your choosing. The result is a beautiful and decorative scented helper great for freshening up any space.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-h5my_Pa2mCQ\/VbAun2HHIpI\/AAAAAAAAZBk\/sRL8luRyF2k\/s1600\/DIY%2BPotpourri%2BSupplies.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-h5my_Pa2mCQ\/VbAun2HHIpI\/AAAAAAAAZBk\/sRL8luRyF2k\/s1600\/DIY%2BPotpourri%2BSupplies.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESupplies:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDried flower petals\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDried lavender or peppermint buds\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EScented oil*\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGlass jar\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESmall spoon\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E*You can find scented oils in most craft or floral stores and they come in a range of options to choose from. I went with a lavender scent for its calming qualities.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tjZVreIslfI\/VbAuoV5CRMI\/AAAAAAAAZBw\/gdfHY7HYUSY\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bpotpourri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tjZVreIslfI\/VbAuoV5CRMI\/AAAAAAAAZBw\/gdfHY7HYUSY\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bpotpourri.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECombine a mixture of the dried petals and herbs, filling the jar about one third way full.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vBje3Jf0YCo\/VbAun5EaS6I\/AAAAAAAAZBo\/dGMi7bh845g\/s1600\/Homemade%2BPotpourri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vBje3Jf0YCo\/VbAun5EaS6I\/AAAAAAAAZBo\/dGMi7bh845g\/s1600\/Homemade%2BPotpourri.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EApply 2-3 small drops of scented oil over the mixture. Fill the jar two thirds full with more petals, repeating with 2-3 more small drops of scented oil.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-bSXuoB5kFWg\/VbAun0hgZlI\/AAAAAAAAZBs\/iROA8zKnHog\/s1600\/Essential%2BOil.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-bSXuoB5kFWg\/VbAun0hgZlI\/AAAAAAAAZBs\/iROA8zKnHog\/s1600\/Essential%2BOil.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EUsing a small spoon, gently mix the contents of the jar to distribute everything evenly.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-kGYiBn8vvpE\/VbAuoi0j2RI\/AAAAAAAAZB0\/NX69zKtxkrY\/s1600\/Mixing%2BPotpourri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-kGYiBn8vvpE\/VbAuoi0j2RI\/AAAAAAAAZB0\/NX69zKtxkrY\/s1600\/Mixing%2BPotpourri.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFill the jar with the remaining dried petal mixture, topping with any particularly decorative elements. I chose to top ours with a few small round peony buds and a single dried frond from the eucalyptus leaves. Finish with a few final drops of scented oil.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sww9QskiWBk\/VbAuoQ6CwtI\/AAAAAAAAZB4\/3gLYI3OOeU0\/s1600\/Make%2BScented%2BPotpourri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sww9QskiWBk\/VbAuoQ6CwtI\/AAAAAAAAZB4\/3gLYI3OOeU0\/s1600\/Make%2BScented%2BPotpourri.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are several uses for freshly-made potpourri. Place in a space that could use some freshening up, like the bathroom or entryway. Top the jar with a lid to pack along when traveling or give as a DIY housewarming gift.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Eeh_HF0ob3U\/VbAwNv_uTOI\/AAAAAAAAZCY\/0rIhaO1NwoM\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bpotpourri%2Bfrom%2Bdried%2Bflowers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Eeh_HF0ob3U\/VbAwNv_uTOI\/AAAAAAAAZCY\/0rIhaO1NwoM\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bpotpourri%2Bfrom%2Bdried%2Bflowers.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI made this specific batch to use as a filler for a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/everydaygoodthinking.com\/2015\/07\/22\/center-stage-no-sew-diy-scented-sachets-with-17-apart-durathon\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eset of scented sachets\u003C\/a\u003E to nestle inside our chest of drawers and to toss in the suitcase to keep things fresh while traveling. They're not only useful, but pretty little reminders and a memento from our wedding day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-02cz29KMeNw\/VbA08kBstRI\/AAAAAAAAZCw\/w8NR7ySB1ok\/s1600\/DIY%2BNo%2BSew%2BSachets.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-02cz29KMeNw\/VbA08kBstRI\/AAAAAAAAZCw\/w8NR7ySB1ok\/s1600\/DIY%2BNo%2BSew%2BSachets.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFind the full tutorial for these simple to make no-sew scented sachets over on the Hamilton Beach \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/everydaygoodthinking.com\/2015\/07\/22\/center-stage-no-sew-diy-scented-sachets-with-17-apart-durathon\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEveryday Good Thinking blog\u003C\/a\u003E today. Also, look for a special giveaway here on the blog tomorrow for one of Durathon's newest steam irons, the same version we used to make these sachets with and one of our favorite new household helpers. For more project inspiration, check out more summer craft ideas and find out how to pin your favorites for a chance to win an iron of your own in the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1GWaqby\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDurathon summer crafts contest gallery\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/02\/our-wedding-day-ceremony-pictorial.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOur Wedding\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Posts\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/6850022933074479404\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/07\/how-to-make-diy-potpourri-with-wedding.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/6850022933074479404"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/6850022933074479404"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/07\/how-to-make-diy-potpourri-with-wedding.html","title":"How To: Make DIY Potpourri With Wedding Flowers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uUivYzPxdIo\/VbAyZe9qwwI\/AAAAAAAAZCk\/ifIcqlMuSGM\/s72-c\/make%2Bpotpourri%2Bfrom%2Bdried%2Bflowers.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-3839971970728145876"},"published":{"$t":"2015-06-26T09:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-21T12:24:48.402-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eHow Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"furniture"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Over on eHow: Rustic Tree Stump Side Tables"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-OMQr0Df5Smk\/VYv9Hj-INAI\/AAAAAAAAY74\/kHLPwRs3pwA\/s1600\/DIY%2BTree%2BStump%2BTable.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-OMQr0Df5Smk\/VYv9Hj-INAI\/AAAAAAAAY74\/kHLPwRs3pwA\/s1600\/DIY%2BTree%2BStump%2BTable.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe've constructed a new pair of rustic end tables, using little more than tree stump slices and hairpin legs. find the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_7703839_make-rustic-end-tables.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efull furniture tutorial\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for these tables newly published in our eHow project series.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThese end tables are an updated version of the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/10\/how-to-diy-stump-table.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eoriginal tree stump side table we made\u003C\/a\u003E a few years ago. With a shorter overall tree slice, we were able to install longer hairpin legs in a bright white finish and while still solid, the overall table is lighter in weight than the original.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mMKLO00MBdc\/VYwBtppcHnI\/AAAAAAAAY8M\/kmMnI6U9vwI\/s1600\/Rustic%2BSide%2BTable.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mMKLO00MBdc\/VYwBtppcHnI\/AAAAAAAAY8M\/kmMnI6U9vwI\/s1600\/Rustic%2BSide%2BTable.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou may remember how we \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/04\/weekend-basics_14.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eoriginally found the tree slices for these tables\u003C\/a\u003E back in April during a day trip up to Madison County. I'd stopped along the roadside where a tree had recently been cut down and the homeowner was happy to bid farewell to a few slices:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uzhLyWbYQQo\/VYv8KCpsUxI\/AAAAAAAAY7Y\/DdsDvMLzOmE\/s1600\/Log%2BPick.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uzhLyWbYQQo\/VYv8KCpsUxI\/AAAAAAAAY7Y\/DdsDvMLzOmE\/s1600\/Log%2BPick.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EBecause wood changes, warps and cracks as it dries, it's better to work with it once it's dried out. We let our tree slices dry out over a 3 month period indoors before starting on the tables.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TYtlX05l_4M\/VYv9EcyOmFI\/AAAAAAAAY7o\/TJG8vi-x6yY\/s1600\/Sanding%2BTree%2BStump.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TYtlX05l_4M\/VYv9EcyOmFI\/AAAAAAAAY7o\/TJG8vi-x6yY\/s1600\/Sanding%2BTree%2BStump.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt's amazing what a few power tools can do — swipes with a planer and palm sander do wonders for exposing a clean, smooth layer of natural wood grain for the table surface. On the flip side we worry less about the surface finish since it's an area nobody will see (except for crawling nieces and nephews maybe).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe went with a bright, modern, clean white powder-coat finish for the hairpin legs. Because standard side tables measure between 20-24 inches, you can gauge the leg length you'll need by subtracting the stump slice height by your ideal table size. In our case, we ordered 18 inch legs to pair with a 6 inch stump, resulting in a 24 inch side table height. We found our hairpin legs on Etsy from a local Richmond favorite, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/tidd.ly\/a58facf7\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECream Street Shop\u003C\/a\u003E:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-m1PMsXPOA3E\/VYv9EuwVwvI\/AAAAAAAAY7k\/yLm1IqwOsXY\/s1600\/Tree%2BStump%2BTable.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-m1PMsXPOA3E\/VYv9EuwVwvI\/AAAAAAAAY7k\/yLm1IqwOsXY\/s1600\/Tree%2BStump%2BTable.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOne of our favorite ways to protect and seal natural bark to bring indoors is by applying a thin coat of clear finishing spray. The matte finish still gives the bark a super natural look, but keeps any additional dirt and debris from crumbling onto the floor once inside:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-s1zuYx2mIKM\/VYv9KrlgGII\/AAAAAAAAY8A\/hL49dUiDpRA\/s1600\/Sealing%2BTree%2BStump%2BBark.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-s1zuYx2mIKM\/VYv9KrlgGII\/AAAAAAAAY8A\/hL49dUiDpRA\/s1600\/Sealing%2BTree%2BStump%2BBark.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe love how tables like these bring an instant mix of natural, rustic feeling to any space along with sleek modern touches from the hairpin legs.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_yTDQPivxGo\/VYv9EQ3EYlI\/AAAAAAAAY7g\/06pRAYiCF3Q\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Btree%2Bslice%2Btables.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_yTDQPivxGo\/VYv9EQ3EYlI\/AAAAAAAAY7g\/06pRAYiCF3Q\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Btree%2Bslice%2Btables.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAs with some of our other larger projects, we brought the tables upstairs to photograph in Stephanie's old room, which is now light-filled and pretty empty (but a great photography spot, ha). The tables are actually living as end tables downstairs between our two family room couches, which has been a welcome update.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3mAshUXn41Y\/VYwBt8XyJkI\/AAAAAAAAY8Q\/V0mKnPAEd0E\/s1600\/Tree%2BStump%2BTable%2Bwit%2BLegs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3mAshUXn41Y\/VYwBt8XyJkI\/AAAAAAAAY8Q\/V0mKnPAEd0E\/s1600\/Tree%2BStump%2BTable%2Bwit%2BLegs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_7703839_make-rustic-end-tables.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHead on over to eHow\u003C\/a\u003E to find our full tutorial with step-by-step instructions for making a single table or set of your own! Oh, and if you like the look of our little turtle planter friend hanging out on the table, find the tutorial for making one of these guys \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/05\/over-on-ehow-diy-plastic-toy-animal.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/eHow%20Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll eHow Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/3839971970728145876\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/06\/over-on-ehow-rustic-tree-stump-side.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/3839971970728145876"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/3839971970728145876"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/06\/over-on-ehow-rustic-tree-stump-side.html","title":"Over on eHow: Rustic Tree Stump Side Tables"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-OMQr0Df5Smk\/VYv9Hj-INAI\/AAAAAAAAY74\/kHLPwRs3pwA\/s72-c\/DIY%2BTree%2BStump%2BTable.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-1270860550715618964"},"published":{"$t":"2015-06-15T19:11:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-21T12:25:59.684-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eHow Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"garden"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Urban Gardening"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Over on eHow: DIY Cement Flower Pots"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FDpUwm4XJ8w\/VXyTrvnIctI\/AAAAAAAAY1Y\/azElOCCg9eg\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bconcrete%2Bflower%2Bpots.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FDpUwm4XJ8w\/VXyTrvnIctI\/AAAAAAAAY1Y\/azElOCCg9eg\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bconcrete%2Bflower%2Bpots.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe recently made a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_4530816_make-concrete-flower-pots.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etrio of cement flower pots\u003C\/a\u003E to act as an outdoor centerpiece for our patio table — they help brighten up our backyard and were silly-simple to make. With basic materials like plastic containers, quick drying cement, water and a little cooking spray these planters are one of those projects that takes minimal effort but gives off a huge return.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QhEgSZjoCYw\/VXySzGbCfwI\/AAAAAAAAY1A\/sjx6ePnDjF8\/s1600\/DIY%2Bcement%2Bpots.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QhEgSZjoCYw\/VXySzGbCfwI\/AAAAAAAAY1A\/sjx6ePnDjF8\/s1600\/DIY%2Bcement%2Bpots.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe basic concept is using household plastic containers like single-use party bowls, storage bins or old plastic planters as molds that will shape and form the drying concrete into unique modern vessels.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VjOVWCE-HIg\/VXySzDmt-6I\/AAAAAAAAY08\/Abjl6anQvFI\/s1600\/Plastic%2Bconcrete%2Bmolds.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VjOVWCE-HIg\/VXySzDmt-6I\/AAAAAAAAY08\/Abjl6anQvFI\/s1600\/Plastic%2Bconcrete%2Bmolds.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-R_JqSFF37kY\/VXySzB6iM5I\/AAAAAAAAY1M\/BmOfPiiw-eU\/s1600\/DIY%2Bcement%2Bplanter%2Bmolds.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-R_JqSFF37kY\/VXySzB6iM5I\/AAAAAAAAY1M\/BmOfPiiw-eU\/s1600\/DIY%2Bcement%2Bplanter%2Bmolds.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBecause the cement molds against the plastic, it will pick up any shapes, curves or intricate patterns from the container. It sure makes you look at all your plastic containers and cartons a little differently, ha!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pDTza8Q3VbM\/VXyTrtPjauI\/AAAAAAAAY1U\/lOAOcN_fF9Y\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bcement%2Bflower%2Bplanters.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pDTza8Q3VbM\/VXyTrtPjauI\/AAAAAAAAY1U\/lOAOcN_fF9Y\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bcement%2Bflower%2Bplanters.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_4530816_make-concrete-flower-pots.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHead on over to eHow\u003C\/a\u003E to find our full tutorial with step-by-step instructions for making a custom set of your own cement planters.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/eHow%20Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll eHow Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/gardening.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll Gardening Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/1270860550715618964\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/06\/over-on-ehow-diy-cement-flower-pots.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/1270860550715618964"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/1270860550715618964"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/06\/over-on-ehow-diy-cement-flower-pots.html","title":"Over on eHow: DIY Cement Flower Pots"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FDpUwm4XJ8w\/VXyTrvnIctI\/AAAAAAAAY1Y\/azElOCCg9eg\/s72-c\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bconcrete%2Bflower%2Bpots.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-1339644065624593164"},"published":{"$t":"2015-05-21T09:27:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-21T12:28:24.343-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eHow Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"garden"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Indoor Gardening"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"partnership posts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Urban Gardening"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"DIY Vertical Succulent Garden: eHow's Ikea Lack Hack #ProjectThrowdown Challenge"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QVywMAEJKTo\/VV3MTUAgapI\/AAAAAAAAYyo\/qBgF06UqOrU\/s1600\/DIY%2BWall%2BGarden.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QVywMAEJKTo\/VV3MTUAgapI\/AAAAAAAAYyo\/qBgF06UqOrU\/s1600\/DIY%2BWall%2BGarden.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOver the last couple of weeks we've been stretching our creative muscles and working with new-to-us materials on what's turned out to be one of our favorite new projects — the hanging vertical wall garden pictured above.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo give a little background, when we were invited to take part in a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_12340604_projectthrowdown-ikea-lack-hack.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eproject challenge\u003C\/a\u003E with a group of 5 other eHow bloggers we admire, it was a no brainer saying \"sure!\" The concept is simple — we were each asked to use the same specific materials and our imaginations to create a home decor project.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFor this #ProjectThrowdown challenge, each creator was asked to use:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ikea.com\/us\/en\/catalog\/products\/40104270\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIkea Lack Table\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E2. One sonotube\u003Cbr \/\u003E3. Paint, stain or decoupage\u003Cbr \/\u003E4. Chain\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jl-vs3jlc9s\/VV02RfkOtNI\/AAAAAAAAYu4\/aSpz4FTQBUI\/s1600\/Challenge%2BMaterials.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jl-vs3jlc9s\/VV02RfkOtNI\/AAAAAAAAYu4\/aSpz4FTQBUI\/s1600\/Challenge%2BMaterials.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EFirst of all, did you know what a sonotube was? We didn't — turns out to be a large cardboard tube used for making concrete columns. After initial panic set in, our creative juices started to flow and as you can see, we ended up re-imagining these materials into a vertical wall garden. The Lack table acts as the birch-backed base, we used a textured stone spray on the sonotubes, which encase tiny succulents and the chain supports everything in place on the wall.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-a3uSwVW5i4s\/VV3JcYLH9DI\/AAAAAAAAYyQ\/jvuWZ4mEKhs\/s1600\/Succulent%2BWall%2BGarden.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-a3uSwVW5i4s\/VV3JcYLH9DI\/AAAAAAAAYyQ\/jvuWZ4mEKhs\/s1600\/Succulent%2BWall%2BGarden.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe love how it turned out — there's depth, texture and an interesting intermingling of materials between the faux birch, stone finish and natural plants. The challenge has been fun to participate in and definitely got us thinking outside the box with materials we might not have normally used. We're also big fans of Ikea Hacks and can now say we've hacked a Lack table (say that 5 times fast). With that, we've been eager to share the full project details here one the blog.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003EComplete Materials List:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ikea.com\/us\/en\/catalog\/products\/40104270\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIkea Lack Table\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELink chain, 3\/4-inch coated\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EScrews (#10 3\/4) \u0026amp; Screwdriver\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E3 Sonotubes, 12-inch, 10-inch and 8-inch round\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBox cutter with sharp new blade\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMedium to coarse grit sandpaper \u0026amp; (optional palm sander)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELiquid rubber\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStone textured spray paint\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWire hardware cloth\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProtective gloves\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPermanent marker\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWire cutters\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAquarium glue\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPotting soil\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFloral moss\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVarious sized and shaped succulents and small decorative plantings\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChopstick\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cscript async=\"\" src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8650177788531134\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-slot=\"7452452333\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cscript\u003E     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EHalf of the adventure during this challenge was gathering the materials. When picking up the Lack table from Ikea, it was the large square tabletop that really spoke to us as the vision for this vertical wall garden. Discarding the legs for use in another project down the road, we then played around with various sized sonotubes to make a stacked design that would fit within the perimeter of the tabletop base. Here we are in Ikea looking for the Lack table and later in the hardware store, trying to visualize a design with the sonotubes on top of the tabletop:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jRZsVEpW7zI\/VV28WYxxN_I\/AAAAAAAAYvY\/oY9uVLTkuTc\/s1600\/Gathering%2BSupplies.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jRZsVEpW7zI\/VV28WYxxN_I\/AAAAAAAAYvY\/oY9uVLTkuTc\/s1600\/Gathering%2BSupplies.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYep, I'm sure we got a few strange looks along the way, but hey — it's all in the name of DIY! Looking back at these photos from sourcing the materials list, it's pretty amazing to see how they transformed into something completely new:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-EanyRgjaN8c\/VV3MTXuy-9I\/AAAAAAAAYys\/muv-sbVsxFQ\/s1600\/DIY%2BHanging%2Bwall%2Bplanter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-EanyRgjaN8c\/VV3MTXuy-9I\/AAAAAAAAYys\/muv-sbVsxFQ\/s1600\/DIY%2BHanging%2Bwall%2Bplanter.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHere's the full rundown on how we made the wall garden...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EKnowing we'd use the chain as a sturdy backing support to hang the finished wall garden, Tim went ahead and installed the chain 1\/3 of the way from the top of the table's back using #10 3\/4 screws and a power screwdriver to drill right into the table backing:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FAGBjvD3gCk\/VV29fv56HQI\/AAAAAAAAYvo\/VGEHrEKZ_DM\/s1600\/Adding%2BChain.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FAGBjvD3gCk\/VV29fv56HQI\/AAAAAAAAYvo\/VGEHrEKZ_DM\/s1600\/Adding%2BChain.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe then cut 2-inch rings from the ends of each sonotube by first marking the cut line with a pencil and tape measure, then carefully slicing through the cardboard with a sharp box cutter.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-huZargWCZW4\/VV2-E3xphZI\/AAAAAAAAYv4\/UNbtbVLgg3U\/s1600\/Cutting%2BSonotube.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-huZargWCZW4\/VV2-E3xphZI\/AAAAAAAAYv4\/UNbtbVLgg3U\/s1600\/Cutting%2BSonotube.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe 2-inch ring size provided that depth we were going for, allowing enough room for shallow plantings, but was also a short enough size as not to overwhelm the final piece.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI smoothed away the rough edges, peeling cardboard and divots in the 2-inch rings leftover from cutting by using a medium to coarse grit sandpaper. Our palm sander came in handy for any tougher to sand areas.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FApvR6NV-K4\/VV2_U9ykTQI\/AAAAAAAAYwI\/0yoA3tup110\/s1600\/Sanding%2BRing.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FApvR6NV-K4\/VV2_U9ykTQI\/AAAAAAAAYwI\/0yoA3tup110\/s1600\/Sanding%2BRing.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESmall plants like succulents are nice low maintenance plants that can thrive in shallow soil and low sunlight with minimal watering — and when it's time to water, a few healthy squirts with a spray bottle will do the trick. That being said, because we'd be filling the tubes with natural materials like soil and small plantings, we wanted to give the cardboard a sturdy, water-resistant exterior — so we opted for liquid rubber.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qhHFzKap64c\/VV2_UxVlGMI\/AAAAAAAAYwE\/LzIx6L8GULw\/s1600\/Liquid%2BRubber%2BDIY.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qhHFzKap64c\/VV2_UxVlGMI\/AAAAAAAAYwE\/LzIx6L8GULw\/s1600\/Liquid%2BRubber%2BDIY.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter laying out a protective barrier (paper grocery bags always do the trick for us) in a well ventilated area, we coated each of the three sonotube rings with the liquid rubber according the package directions. It's very similar to using spray paint — thin and even coats until full coverage is achieved, with dry time between each coat. And yes, we went with the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003EAs Seen on TV\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;can.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce completely coated and dry, we then applied 3-4 even coats of Valspar Stone spray paint, going for a textured, gray stone finish. This stuff was pretty amazing, easy to use and the finish came out identical to the texture and color on the top of the can.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4AfWOv2mA1k\/VV3AFiiv8FI\/AAAAAAAAYwU\/CBqlwPVWyE0\/s1600\/Texture%2BStone%2BSpray%2BPaint.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4AfWOv2mA1k\/VV3AFiiv8FI\/AAAAAAAAYwU\/CBqlwPVWyE0\/s1600\/Texture%2BStone%2BSpray%2BPaint.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile the stone finish was drying, I went ahead and cut circles from the metal hardware cloth to match the diameter of each sonotube ring — these grids will help keep the soil in place on the finished piece. I found it easiest to use each circle as a template, marking points on the hardware cloth along the top of the circle edge, then snipping the metal at each marked point with a pair of wire cutters.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8yCO0kDEjSM\/VV3A5PBDzvI\/AAAAAAAAYwg\/foWrTLYBE8Q\/s1600\/Cutting%2BHardware%2BCloth.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8yCO0kDEjSM\/VV3A5PBDzvI\/AAAAAAAAYwg\/foWrTLYBE8Q\/s1600\/Cutting%2BHardware%2BCloth.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETips\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;— cut the hardware cloth right where the metal meets the circle edge. With a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Eslightly\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;wider grid, you'll be able to fit it right into the cardboard ring without the need for adhesive. I also found wearing protective gloves during this step was helpful for gripping the cutters and avoiding getting poked by the sharp metal cuts in the hardware cloth.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENext, I gently pressed and fitted the metal grids into each of the matching sonotube rings. Pressing from the base of the ring through to almost the top edge worked really well. The metal grids fit with just enough tension to hold themselves in place along the cardboard walls — no adhesive needed.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aLa_LV2JxNY\/VV3BLS_ETzI\/AAAAAAAAYwo\/ESYGiMg4IVM\/s1600\/Metal%2BGrid.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aLa_LV2JxNY\/VV3BLS_ETzI\/AAAAAAAAYwo\/ESYGiMg4IVM\/s1600\/Metal%2BGrid.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter cleaning and clearing away any debris from the Lack tabletop and base of each cardboard ring, we applied aquarium glue along the base of each ring, one at a time, pressing them into place on the tabletop to form the stacked configuration we'd originally mapped out. Then we weighted them down with a few pieces of scrap lumber to fully dry and adhere before moving onto the next step.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0kPXEZTMZPk\/VV3Bhw38uhI\/AAAAAAAAYww\/_jpRTeFbuyU\/s1600\/Aquarium%2BGlue.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0kPXEZTMZPk\/VV3Bhw38uhI\/AAAAAAAAYww\/_jpRTeFbuyU\/s1600\/Aquarium%2BGlue.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EOnce dry, our vertical wall planter was complete — all we needed to do was get planting. We'd picked up a variety of small sized succulents and vining plants at our local garden center, looking for different shapes, colors and depths that would intermingle well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_PI5V0OFzEc\/VV3B3nRG6bI\/AAAAAAAAYw4\/QHXJYtNy6VM\/s1600\/DIY%2BWall%2BPlanter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_PI5V0OFzEc\/VV3B3nRG6bI\/AAAAAAAAYw4\/QHXJYtNy6VM\/s1600\/DIY%2BWall%2BPlanter.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DGVe7TfLqU4\/VV3DYBpQndI\/AAAAAAAAYxc\/yUvA7QlqUns\/s1600\/Small%2BPlanters.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DGVe7TfLqU4\/VV3DYBpQndI\/AAAAAAAAYxc\/yUvA7QlqUns\/s1600\/Small%2BPlanters.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs a first step, we filled each gridded circle with a layer of potting soil that came almost to the top of the metal grid. At this stage, it may seem like there's no way the soil won't fall out once hanging up, but trust us, it works — just keep going!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uVvGNq5w9qE\/VV3Ccbat-QI\/AAAAAAAAYxE\/ZJXmRHc9LAE\/s1600\/Planting%2Bwall%2Bgarden.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uVvGNq5w9qE\/VV3Ccbat-QI\/AAAAAAAAYxE\/ZJXmRHc9LAE\/s1600\/Planting%2Bwall%2Bgarden.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-2AvwXl-quAY\/VV3CcTJk35I\/AAAAAAAAYxI\/UnYf5rNM8H8\/s1600\/Make%2Ba%2Bvertical%2Bwall%2Bgarden.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-2AvwXl-quAY\/VV3CcTJk35I\/AAAAAAAAYxI\/UnYf5rNM8H8\/s1600\/Make%2Ba%2Bvertical%2Bwall%2Bgarden.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI freed as much soil from each succulent and small planting as possible to expose the roots in preparation for planting into the grids, then decided on the general placement and configuration for each plant.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tDdVV4oMP3A\/VV3C4QIJe6I\/AAAAAAAAYxU\/hlxD9AqMBrI\/s1600\/Succulent%2Bplanting.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tDdVV4oMP3A\/VV3C4QIJe6I\/AAAAAAAAYxU\/hlxD9AqMBrI\/s1600\/Succulent%2Bplanting.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ETo plant, I snipped away portions of the metal grid to expose bigger openings that would accommodate the plant roots, but only enough as to still keep the plants snuggly in the configuration. Each plant nestled into the soil with a gentle press and extra scoop of soil for added security.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5a8zItDOKBk\/VV3EOdFBqII\/AAAAAAAAYxk\/J5A1l37Ca5Q\/s1600\/Cutting%2Bplanter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5a8zItDOKBk\/VV3EOdFBqII\/AAAAAAAAYxk\/J5A1l37Ca5Q\/s1600\/Cutting%2Bplanter.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7ih5xMcvKzA\/VV3EdVQ9WeI\/AAAAAAAAYxs\/ob5Ew6KiWS0\/s1600\/Make%2Ba%2Bvertical%2Bsucculent%2Bgarden.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7ih5xMcvKzA\/VV3EdVQ9WeI\/AAAAAAAAYxs\/ob5Ew6KiWS0\/s1600\/Make%2Ba%2Bvertical%2Bsucculent%2Bgarden.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ETo finish, I added a layer of floral moss around each planting and remaining grid space. While probably not necessary for functionality, I couldn't help but think the moss provided an extra barrier for spillage, plus helped to conceal the metal grid, giving the vertical garden more of an overall natural look and feel.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7hWfWYZEebo\/VV3FAF_7gcI\/AAAAAAAAYx0\/k0xV9xq7e7w\/s1600\/Floral%2BMoss%2BPlanter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7hWfWYZEebo\/VV3FAF_7gcI\/AAAAAAAAYx0\/k0xV9xq7e7w\/s1600\/Floral%2BMoss%2BPlanter.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETip \u003C\/b\u003E— Spreading the moss across the grid and pressing into each opening using a chopstick helped secure everything in place.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce filled to our desired liking, I gave the entire plant area a healthy misting of water and then we let the garden rest for a day while the plants got used to their new habitat. It's a good idea to let the garden rest, gradually propping it up on an incline over a period of several days as the roots become established.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jic2JiDqv84\/VV3GGG9aDZI\/AAAAAAAAYyE\/Yygok_3zV7w\/s1600\/Succulent%2BGarden.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jic2JiDqv84\/VV3GGG9aDZI\/AAAAAAAAYyE\/Yygok_3zV7w\/s1600\/Succulent%2BGarden.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-L7A_YP9-_JA\/VV3FbBDJt1I\/AAAAAAAAYx8\/f5VvGDuOB24\/s1600\/Hanging%2Bwall%2Bplanter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-L7A_YP9-_JA\/VV3FbBDJt1I\/AAAAAAAAYx8\/f5VvGDuOB24\/s1600\/Hanging%2Bwall%2Bplanter.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe decided to hang our new wall garden on the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/10\/before-after-exposing-brick-chimney.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erecently exposed brick chimney\u003C\/a\u003E up in Brandon's room. It's a light-filled space and looks so good up against the raw brick.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MnV8T7WGAyE\/VV3MTczmlmI\/AAAAAAAAYyk\/7ZoIpYYtse8\/s1600\/DIY%2BHanging%2BPlanter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MnV8T7WGAyE\/VV3MTczmlmI\/AAAAAAAAYyk\/7ZoIpYYtse8\/s1600\/DIY%2BHanging%2BPlanter.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFrom here, we'll continue to mist the plants every so often and watch this little garden of ours grow and evolve throughout the summer.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NqgOJ0a3-OM\/VV3MTgNiYSI\/AAAAAAAAYy0\/l62u1kpX8DQ\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bvertical%2Bwall%2Bgarden.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NqgOJ0a3-OM\/VV3MTgNiYSI\/AAAAAAAAYy0\/l62u1kpX8DQ\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bvertical%2Bwall%2Bgarden.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnd since this project is part of a friendly challenge, you can see what each of the other creators came up with using these same materials in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_12340604_projectthrowdown-ikea-lack-hack.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis eHow post\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003Eif you like what you see we'd love for you to \"vote\" for our project by pinning it from the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/ehow\/projectthrowdown\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echallenge Pinterest board\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or posting to Instagram with the tags #ProjectThrowdown,\u0026nbsp;@ehow_team and @17apart (so we can follow along). The creator with the most pins\/regrams will be the winner and have the opportunity to be featured across \u003Ca href=\"http:\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EeHow\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/04\/hello-how-tuesday.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY Vertical Pallet Garden\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/gardening.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll Gardening Posts\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;| \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/eHow%20Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMore eHow Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/1339644065624593164\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/05\/diy-vertical-succulent-garden-ehows_21.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/1339644065624593164"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/1339644065624593164"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/05\/diy-vertical-succulent-garden-ehows_21.html","title":"DIY Vertical Succulent Garden: eHow's Ikea Lack Hack #ProjectThrowdown Challenge"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QVywMAEJKTo\/VV3MTUAgapI\/AAAAAAAAYyo\/qBgF06UqOrU\/s72-c\/DIY%2BWall%2BGarden.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"5"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Richmond, VA 23220, USA"},"georss$point":{"$t":"37.5464259 -77.464460700000018"},"georss$box":{"$t":"37.4960709 -77.545141700000016 37.596780900000006 -77.383779700000019"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-736557648960769844"},"published":{"$t":"2015-05-14T09:05:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T10:54:35.160-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Basil"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eHow Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"family"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Over on eHow: DIY Industrial Entry Bench"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jKIsdGvDaq8\/VVSHxSTvddI\/AAAAAAAAYrs\/WbNpczmZJgU\/s1600\/DIY%2BEntry%2BBench.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jKIsdGvDaq8\/VVSHxSTvddI\/AAAAAAAAYrs\/WbNpczmZJgU\/s1600\/DIY%2BEntry%2BBench.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWe've mentioned a few times that my daughter, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/05\/a-new-chapter-in-purple-gold-stephanies.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStephanie\u003C\/a\u003E, recently moved from our place into her first apartment nearby with one of her college roommates. Throughout this process, we've gained an empty guest room upstairs (handy for shooting big projects), and have also had fun making a few projects for her new place. The first request we were thrilled to DIY turned out to be this custom bench for their entryway.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-yKK0xYVwht4\/VVSHxz3B-ZI\/AAAAAAAAYr4\/qqqX9rhm9uY\/s1600\/Wooden%2Bbench%2Bseat.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-yKK0xYVwht4\/VVSHxz3B-ZI\/AAAAAAAAYr4\/qqqX9rhm9uY\/s1600\/Wooden%2Bbench%2Bseat.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWe'd recently tackled a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/02\/industrial-style-bookcases-are-in.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epair of custom bookcases for our office\u003C\/a\u003E using plumbing pipes and untreated lumber from the hardware store, so applied the same idea in a much smaller scale here. Making this bench was really a matter of picking out a wood stain and piecing everything together like a puzzle. You can find the full step-by-step tutorial with a materials list in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_4778852_build-bench-seat.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour latest project post with eHow\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IYu88vsXUxY\/VVSF_Hoce4I\/AAAAAAAAYq8\/WbVznGdmj40\/s1600\/Bench%2BSeat%2BDIY.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IYu88vsXUxY\/VVSF_Hoce4I\/AAAAAAAAYq8\/WbVznGdmj40\/s1600\/Bench%2BSeat%2BDIY.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1r7RE_RYmjw\/VVSF_somc_I\/AAAAAAAAYrI\/pE4kSeBWYbg\/s1600\/Plumbing%2BPipe%2BBench.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1r7RE_RYmjw\/VVSF_somc_I\/AAAAAAAAYrI\/pE4kSeBWYbg\/s1600\/Plumbing%2BPipe%2BBench.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOh, and in case you were wondering, our project supervisor was on the job, inspecting every last detail (only the best will do for his Stephanie):\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iR_CdyQOfLA\/VVSK9ExNjlI\/AAAAAAAAYsM\/NCpFJ40gCmM\/s1600\/Basil%2BProject.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iR_CdyQOfLA\/VVSK9ExNjlI\/AAAAAAAAYsM\/NCpFJ40gCmM\/s1600\/Basil%2BProject.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMaking a bench like this allows for customization. Stephanie needed a specific size to fit on the wall between her entry door and the other furniture in the apartment's opening room. To make this bench a custom length, you could use a longer or shorter wooden board and lower connecting base pipe; all other components and steps for putting it together remain the same. Something like this could be shortened to make individual seats or stools — or lengthened to make a bench spanning the full side of a dining table.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the feet of the bench, we tried out a fun hack — trimming down a few corks from bottles of bubbly we'd saved. After a couple swipes with the box knife, they slid right into the openings of the bench's leg pipes and the end result turned out really well. We like how they provide a little visual interest, but also protect the wood floors and carpet from scratches and marks:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YJKIShL_frk\/VVSF_HNd_HI\/AAAAAAAAYrA\/cd430kqo63c\/s1600\/Champagne%2BCork%2BFoot%2BHack.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YJKIShL_frk\/VVSF_HNd_HI\/AAAAAAAAYrA\/cd430kqo63c\/s1600\/Champagne%2BCork%2BFoot%2BHack.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gm9RZ2pYNV4\/VVSHxXP9XkI\/AAAAAAAAYrk\/Vpmt518xo98\/s1600\/Industrial%2BBench.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gm9RZ2pYNV4\/VVSHxXP9XkI\/AAAAAAAAYrk\/Vpmt518xo98\/s1600\/Industrial%2BBench.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAs with most projects around here, it wasn't long after we started shooting the final pictures of this bench that our oblivious model walked right into the frame, striking a pose that looked like something out of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/subscribe.gardenandgun.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGarden \u0026amp; Gun\u003C\/a\u003E magazine:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-X2z4wjgL1t4\/VVSHx49YYgI\/AAAAAAAAYr0\/23vdWzyE_RU\/s1600\/Weimaraner%2BBench.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-X2z4wjgL1t4\/VVSHx49YYgI\/AAAAAAAAYr0\/23vdWzyE_RU\/s1600\/Weimaraner%2BBench.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThen he just made himself comfortable on the rug, since we were all just \"hanging out\" up here in Stephanie's now-empty room, right?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JpELVtJ01Ro\/VVSHxPIIikI\/AAAAAAAAYrg\/W797TTdlZ_Y\/s1600\/Basil%2BRug.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JpELVtJ01Ro\/VVSHxPIIikI\/AAAAAAAAYrg\/W797TTdlZ_Y\/s1600\/Basil%2BRug.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOh Basil, you never cease to bring a smile to our faces.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_4778852_build-bench-seat.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHead on over to eHow\u003C\/a\u003E to find our full tutorial with step-by-step instructions and exact materials list for making one of these entry benches for your own space.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/eHow%20Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll eHow Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/736557648960769844\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/05\/over-on-ehow-diy-industrial-entry-bench.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/736557648960769844"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/736557648960769844"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/05\/over-on-ehow-diy-industrial-entry-bench.html","title":"Over on eHow: DIY Industrial Entry Bench"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jKIsdGvDaq8\/VVSHxSTvddI\/AAAAAAAAYrs\/WbNpczmZJgU\/s72-c\/DIY%2BEntry%2BBench.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-8227510128342518519"},"published":{"$t":"2015-05-08T12:07:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T10:55:14.723-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"children and babies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eHow Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"family"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How to Build A DIY Giant Jenga Stacking Game"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ItTY3jsTa3o\/VUy6SRlLjCI\/AAAAAAAAYoQ\/dcizraf-tKw\/s1600\/Giant%2BJenga%2BGame.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ItTY3jsTa3o\/VUy6SRlLjCI\/AAAAAAAAYoQ\/dcizraf-tKw\/s1600\/Giant%2BJenga%2BGame.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA couple weeks ago we invited our youngest nieces and nephew over to visit for the afternoon. We'd recently completed our latest DIY project in collaboration with eHow, an \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_10059049_make-giant-jenga-game.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eoversized wood block stacking game\u003C\/a\u003E (like Jenga), and thought Teller's kids would love playing with it — not to mention act as the perfect models for capturing the final project shots.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VeE5qhjq9rE\/VUy_Te0p_4I\/AAAAAAAAYpA\/2BiF3JqvwGU\/s1600\/Giant%2BJenga%2BGame%2BDIY.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VeE5qhjq9rE\/VUy_Te0p_4I\/AAAAAAAAYpA\/2BiF3JqvwGU\/s1600\/Giant%2BJenga%2BGame%2BDIY.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAlong came Benjamin, 4, Sophia, 3, and little Chelsea, who \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/04\/1st-birthday-cake-decorating-idea.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ejust turned 1\u003C\/a\u003E. We weren't sure how the kids would react or take to the game, and were surprised at how quickly Benjamin zoomed in on the strategy, eager to pull blocks out from all areas of the stacked tower.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9OVMNSoFZsY\/VUy_Srs6lGI\/AAAAAAAAYow\/BZp8WayOYmc\/s1600\/Benjamin%2BStacking.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9OVMNSoFZsY\/VUy_Srs6lGI\/AAAAAAAAYow\/BZp8WayOYmc\/s1600\/Benjamin%2BStacking.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EFor those unfamiliar with how to play, the wood blocks are stacked in alternate rows to form a tower. Each player takes a turn removing a block, stacking it back on top of the tower and hoping he isn't the one who makes it fall.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WBCEUBAlVN0\/VUy_TQmfMxI\/AAAAAAAAYpQ\/PqrhwEMFX6s\/s1600\/Playing%2BGiant%2BJenga.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WBCEUBAlVN0\/VUy_TQmfMxI\/AAAAAAAAYpQ\/PqrhwEMFX6s\/s1600\/Playing%2BGiant%2BJenga.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESophia approached the blocks a little more gently while Benjamin would help point out blocks that may be loose for her — don't you just love the look of deep concentration in her eyes:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rtZVGfHhgy0\/VUy_UTYZI5I\/AAAAAAAAYpI\/lhivXgWcxNk\/s1600\/Sophia%2Bplaying%2BJenga.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rtZVGfHhgy0\/VUy_UTYZI5I\/AAAAAAAAYpI\/lhivXgWcxNk\/s1600\/Sophia%2Bplaying%2BJenga.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wd_ealpUmt0\/VUy_TtIaEoI\/AAAAAAAAYpc\/29FwC3FZ64g\/s1600\/Sophia%2BStacking.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wd_ealpUmt0\/VUy_TtIaEoI\/AAAAAAAAYpc\/29FwC3FZ64g\/s1600\/Sophia%2BStacking.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEventually the stack would tumble, making a big crashing sound against the bare hardwood floors in the now mostly empty guest room upstairs. We'd laugh and the kids would eagerly begin to stack the alternating rows of blocks to build another tower.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-snP5A38CSVc\/VUy_TAWhF5I\/AAAAAAAAYo4\/dLiS6QDWHEc\/s1600\/Falling%2BJenga.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-snP5A38CSVc\/VUy_TAWhF5I\/AAAAAAAAYo4\/dLiS6QDWHEc\/s1600\/Falling%2BJenga.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce the older two had played a few rounds and were excited to explore around the house (we have a back staircase that the kids call their \"secret staircase\") little Chelsea decided to check things out:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-zdBGzg-hMl8\/VUy_SuIlgUI\/AAAAAAAAYoo\/Q5CEgVQRLNU\/s1600\/Baby%2BStacking.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-zdBGzg-hMl8\/VUy_SuIlgUI\/AAAAAAAAYoo\/Q5CEgVQRLNU\/s1600\/Baby%2BStacking.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7famsymRZOk\/VUy_SpeukHI\/AAAAAAAAYos\/_n50LFkMw-I\/s1600\/Chelsea%2BRose.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7famsymRZOk\/VUy_SpeukHI\/AAAAAAAAYos\/_n50LFkMw-I\/s1600\/Chelsea%2BRose.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EChelsea's game of strategy was just her speed — it was fun watching her bend down to pick up blocks, then muster up everything she could to balance standing up while holding the block before placing it on the top of the stack.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETim made the entire stacking game in about 3-4 hours, so it could be accomplished as a mid-sized weekend project if you want to give it a go. To make the stack is a simple matter of cutting appropriate sized pieces, sanding them to a smooth finish and giving each block a healthy coat of food-grade finishing oil. Find the full tutorial with sizing and materials\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_10059049_make-giant-jenga-game.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eright here\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in our eHow project series.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LWIW8C2khCI\/VUy6vmbH8CI\/AAAAAAAAYoc\/tKqPLaIj8fo\/s1600\/DIY%2BGiant%2BJenga%2BGame.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LWIW8C2khCI\/VUy6vmbH8CI\/AAAAAAAAYoc\/tKqPLaIj8fo\/s1600\/DIY%2BGiant%2BJenga%2BGame.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe ended up storing all the game pieces in the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/01\/over-on-ehow-sew-simple-drawstring.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edrawstring laundry bag\u003C\/a\u003E we'd made earlier this year, which turned out to be the perfect storage sack for this game. We'll keep the bag tucked away, ready for pulling out again when the kids come to visit.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-O3afxYILGKE\/VUy6SceBn2I\/AAAAAAAAYoM\/Do__JQ_-wOc\/s1600\/Drawstring%2BStorage%2BBag.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-O3afxYILGKE\/VUy6SceBn2I\/AAAAAAAAYoM\/Do__JQ_-wOc\/s1600\/Drawstring%2BStorage%2BBag.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOutside of a fun way to entertain the little ones, these oversized stacking games could make for a fun activity at summer barbecues or weddings, family get-to-togethers or other outdoor events.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_10059049_make-giant-jenga-game.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHead on over to eHow\u003C\/a\u003E to find our full tutorial with step-by-step instructions for making one of these fun games for your own space.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/eHow%20Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll eHow Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/8227510128342518519\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/05\/how-to-build-diy-giant-jenga-stacking.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/8227510128342518519"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/8227510128342518519"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/05\/how-to-build-diy-giant-jenga-stacking.html","title":"How to Build A DIY Giant Jenga Stacking Game"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ItTY3jsTa3o\/VUy6SRlLjCI\/AAAAAAAAYoQ\/dcizraf-tKw\/s72-c\/Giant%2BJenga%2BGame.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-2178442437018489182"},"published":{"$t":"2015-04-25T11:40:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T10:59:26.747-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eHow Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Over on eHow: DIY Copper Pipe Jewelry Display Holder"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WJUwPHzls1Y\/VTus3ORfxNI\/AAAAAAAAYi0\/k1t6viIP6ug\/s1600\/Copper%2BPipe%2BJewelry%2BDisplay.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WJUwPHzls1Y\/VTus3ORfxNI\/AAAAAAAAYi0\/k1t6viIP6ug\/s1600\/Copper%2BPipe%2BJewelry%2BDisplay.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EFor our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_4813294_own-jewelry-display.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elatest project post with eHow\u003C\/a\u003E, we made this industrial modern copper jewelry display stand to hold and neatly organize necklaces and bracelets.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3tT7FOtLqDM\/VTus3EqfNTI\/AAAAAAAAYis\/-br11o7UKr4\/s1600\/DIY%2BJewelry%2BHolder.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3tT7FOtLqDM\/VTus3EqfNTI\/AAAAAAAAYis\/-br11o7UKr4\/s1600\/DIY%2BJewelry%2BHolder.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA stand like this could be used to decorate a vanity and would make a great DIY gift idea. Thinking back to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/contrary\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emy craft show days\u003C\/a\u003E, a grouping of these would heave been the perfect way to display jewelry for sale at an event or in a boutique setting.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3gxJtFn3zoI\/VTus3HL8kUI\/AAAAAAAAYiw\/TCdYC2ArZVg\/s1600\/Copper%2BPipe%2BJewelry%2BHolder.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3gxJtFn3zoI\/VTus3HL8kUI\/AAAAAAAAYiw\/TCdYC2ArZVg\/s1600\/Copper%2BPipe%2BJewelry%2BHolder.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe stand is made with standard pipe fittings from the hardware store and a wood plaque from the craft store — once the supplies are gathered, the assembly is super simple.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_4813294_own-jewelry-display.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHead on over to eHow\u003C\/a\u003E to find our full tutorial with step-by-step instructions for making one of these jewelry organizers for your own space.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/eHow%20Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll eHow Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/2178442437018489182\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/04\/over-on-ehow-diy-copper-pipe-jewelry.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/2178442437018489182"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/2178442437018489182"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/04\/over-on-ehow-diy-copper-pipe-jewelry.html","title":"Over on eHow: DIY Copper Pipe Jewelry Display Holder"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WJUwPHzls1Y\/VTus3ORfxNI\/AAAAAAAAYi0\/k1t6viIP6ug\/s72-c\/Copper%2BPipe%2BJewelry%2BDisplay.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-8958006550694281985"},"published":{"$t":"2015-04-07T10:18:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T11:03:19.722-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eHow Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"furniture"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Over on eHow: DIY Upcycled Medicine Cabinet"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-UfWXCL6Bwew\/VSPWzGp6hLI\/AAAAAAAAYdI\/93ik3mLQWok\/s1600\/Caravatis%2BRichmond%2BVA.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-UfWXCL6Bwew\/VSPWzGp6hLI\/AAAAAAAAYdI\/93ik3mLQWok\/s1600\/Caravatis%2BRichmond%2BVA.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA few weeks ago we made a trip down to one of our favorite local architectural salvage warehouses,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/caravatis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECaravati's\u003C\/a\u003E, to take a look around. If you're local to Richmond or visiting the area, this is just one of those neat stops, filled with richmond history — fun for looking around, killing time and drawing tons of inspiration.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIn general, we've been planning to install a medicine-style storage cabinet in our master bathroom, but just hadn't found the right one. When we happened upon what we think was an old radiator door cover, it struck us that we could build out our own cabinet frame, using the door as a weathered and character-filled front facade:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jhxVl-IJyQU\/VSPYmQtDV1I\/AAAAAAAAYdc\/1362N29Ynoc\/s1600\/Cabinet%2BDoor.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jhxVl-IJyQU\/VSPYmQtDV1I\/AAAAAAAAYdc\/1362N29Ynoc\/s1600\/Cabinet%2BDoor.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ELet's pan out for a minute here. Sometimes the world of blogging has its moments — can you see by the look on my face how excited I was to be out in the snow holding up this door for Mary to get just the right shot with a \"de-cluttered\" background? The things we do for our wives...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-isgGs06ibr4\/VSPYm_y1acI\/AAAAAAAAYdg\/uTMLKTN10N4\/s1600\/Snow%2BFace.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-isgGs06ibr4\/VSPYm_y1acI\/AAAAAAAAYdg\/uTMLKTN10N4\/s1600\/Snow%2BFace.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EBasil was much happier to be investigating our new find from the comforts of the warm \"cluttered\" indoors:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jyfhaVbRBlQ\/VSPa1cT_c7I\/AAAAAAAAYeA\/BrFnkQ-aacs\/s1600\/Basil%2BCabinet.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jyfhaVbRBlQ\/VSPa1cT_c7I\/AAAAAAAAYeA\/BrFnkQ-aacs\/s1600\/Basil%2BCabinet.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ETo build out the cabinet frame, I measured and cut a 1x4 to fit just behind the perimeter of the door, capping it off with a thin sheet of underlayment board for the backing. Mary stained the backing and painted the frame before I fit and finalized it all. We were even able to re-use the same hardware from the original door to hinge everything together.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jO5mlLr1aAE\/VSPYmgeSe_I\/AAAAAAAAYdo\/Vtvtsh6YjHY\/s1600\/Medicine%2Bcabinet%2Bframe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jO5mlLr1aAE\/VSPYmgeSe_I\/AAAAAAAAYdo\/Vtvtsh6YjHY\/s1600\/Medicine%2Bcabinet%2Bframe.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe detailed out the full process with more step-by-step images for building out the frame for one of our recent project posts with eHow — find it \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_4486529_build-medicine-cabinet.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe end result is a mix of the old with new — a style we're both fans of. We're really happy with how the cabinet turned out and are enjoying having a little piece of Richmond history helping to keep our bathroom in order.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--ZD1AU2xAcY\/VSPYma-YvyI\/AAAAAAAAYdY\/YUEdChjyNMk\/s1600\/Medicine%2BCabinet%2BDIY.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--ZD1AU2xAcY\/VSPYma-YvyI\/AAAAAAAAYdY\/YUEdChjyNMk\/s1600\/Medicine%2BCabinet%2BDIY.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EDepending on the size of the door, this cabinet could be made much larger or smaller — or even fitted with a mirror for a true mirrored-front bathroom cabinet. \u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_4486529_build-medicine-cabinet.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHead on over to eHow\u003C\/a\u003E to find our full tutorial with step-by-step instructions for making this medicine cabinet in the event you come across a unique door to up-cycle into one for your space.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/eHow%20Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll eHow Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/8958006550694281985\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/04\/over-on-ehow-diy-upcycled-medicine.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/8958006550694281985"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/8958006550694281985"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/04\/over-on-ehow-diy-upcycled-medicine.html","title":"Over on eHow: DIY Upcycled Medicine Cabinet"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-UfWXCL6Bwew\/VSPWzGp6hLI\/AAAAAAAAYdI\/93ik3mLQWok\/s72-c\/Caravatis%2BRichmond%2BVA.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-3032580272995902094"},"published":{"$t":"2015-04-02T09:26:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-01-19T09:11:59.881-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"children and babies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"family"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"party it up"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sweets"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Valentine's Day"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"1st Birthday Cake Decorating Idea: Cookie Cutter Shapes"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-WjO_b3JTncw\/VR08icqhD6I\/AAAAAAAAYbM\/YsuEjw8SRKk\/s1600\/1st%2Bbirthday%2Bcake%2Bsprinkles.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-WjO_b3JTncw\/VR08icqhD6I\/AAAAAAAAYbM\/YsuEjw8SRKk\/s1600\/1st%2Bbirthday%2Bcake%2Bsprinkles.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOver the weekend we celebrated our youngest niece's first birthday. Ever since making the now famous (in our family) \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/08\/kids-birthday-cake-idea-decorating-with.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EM\u0026amp;M cake\u003C\/a\u003E for our nephew's 4th birthday, we've had fun tackling new and exciting cake ideas to bring along to the family birthday celebrations. For Chelsea's birthday, I used two different cookie cutters and a host of sprinkles to create a negative space shaped heart and sugary silver number 1.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"3444832\"\u003E\u003Cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E!function(d,s,id){var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 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Reactivate it to view this content.\u003C\/noscript\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1FES9nU-GS4\/VR08iUt9GBI\/AAAAAAAAYaE\/gzYMCr1FAtU\/s1600\/1st%2Bbirthday%2Bparty.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1FES9nU-GS4\/VR08iUt9GBI\/AAAAAAAAYaE\/gzYMCr1FAtU\/s1600\/1st%2Bbirthday%2Bparty.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe'd wanted to go with a number theme, but do something different than cover the cake with M\u0026amp;M's like we'd done last year for \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/08\/kids-birthday-cake-idea-decorating-with.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eher brother's cake\u003C\/a\u003E:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Tn0eU79NiUI\/VR03fuXKyYI\/AAAAAAAAYZw\/Ifkc7POh07o\/s1600\/kids%2Bbirthday%2Bcake%2Bideas.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Tn0eU79NiUI\/VR03fuXKyYI\/AAAAAAAAYZw\/Ifkc7POh07o\/s1600\/kids%2Bbirthday%2Bcake%2Bideas.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter whipping together \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/deu7nscgtrf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea basic cake mix\u003C\/a\u003E (any of your favorites will do), I did little digging around for \"pinspiration,\" and came across several awesome ideas for how to decorate a cake top with sprinkles and cookie cutters — two things we have plenty of in this house!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LrooHQsGcOk\/VR08joaWuGI\/AAAAAAAAYaY\/4oPACHvPfnw\/s1600\/Cookie%2BCutter%2BSprinkles.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LrooHQsGcOk\/VR08joaWuGI\/AAAAAAAAYaY\/4oPACHvPfnw\/s1600\/Cookie%2BCutter%2BSprinkles.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI really liked the idea of using a large number with sprinkles around it to create negative space, but when digging through \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/deu68mcgtrf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour giant box of cookie cutters\u003C\/a\u003E, I realized our \"number 1\" shape was lacking in the appropriate size to make a big impact. Sulking and feeling a little defeated, I began digging through the rest of the cookie cutters in case something else might work — maybe I could spell out her name or do a series of different shapes. Just then, the giant heart cookie cutter appeared within the pile and all that's when it hit me — I could make the negative space with the heart and fill in the smaller number 1 inside!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMy deflated internal dialogue then perked up to: \u003Ci\u003EI am brilliant. My neices and nephew will be blown away. Take THAT small \"number 1\" cookie cutter.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EI first made the heart outline by placing the heart-shaped cookie cutter, sharp-side down, right on top of the frosted cake. I filled in a thick layer of sprinkles around the cutter, parsing them out the further away I got. To make sure they stuck into the icing, I even pressed them gently with the back of the small spoon I used to scoop them with, which was a big help.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DzT__ar28Ss\/VR08jxi1cBI\/AAAAAAAAYac\/UZzU3W3hKUQ\/s1600\/Decorating%2Bwith%2Bsprinkles.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DzT__ar28Ss\/VR08jxi1cBI\/AAAAAAAAYac\/UZzU3W3hKUQ\/s1600\/Decorating%2Bwith%2Bsprinkles.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QRrGkr8LyYM\/VR08jAD7SII\/AAAAAAAAYaQ\/V8J5dM3rHic\/s1600\/Cookie%2BCutter%2BSprinkle%2BCake.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QRrGkr8LyYM\/VR08jAD7SII\/AAAAAAAAYaQ\/V8J5dM3rHic\/s1600\/Cookie%2BCutter%2BSprinkle%2BCake.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce happy with the outlining sprinkles, I place the number 1 shaped cookie cutter in the center of the heart and filled it with silver coated sugar sprinkles.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-T33PjAhhoi0\/VR08kCtwgJI\/AAAAAAAAYaw\/bXpQ2u53f34\/s1600\/First%2BBirthday%2BCake.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-T33PjAhhoi0\/VR08kCtwgJI\/AAAAAAAAYaw\/bXpQ2u53f34\/s1600\/First%2BBirthday%2BCake.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FztzoKdBtaw\/VR08kTEegGI\/AAAAAAAAYas\/MpbEKO062xY\/s1600\/First%2Bbirthday%2Bcake%2Bdecorating.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FztzoKdBtaw\/VR08kTEegGI\/AAAAAAAAYas\/MpbEKO062xY\/s1600\/First%2Bbirthday%2Bcake%2Bdecorating.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDefinitely a satisfying movement removing the cookie cutters to reveal the end result!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-luSf6t8kVTU\/VR08i0Pi4cI\/AAAAAAAAYaM\/ucfvUC0xva0\/s1600\/Cookie%2BCutter%2BCake%2BDecorating.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-luSf6t8kVTU\/VR08i0Pi4cI\/AAAAAAAAYaM\/ucfvUC0xva0\/s1600\/Cookie%2BCutter%2BCake%2BDecorating.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1eWsIn7m5x4\/VR08ky_uopI\/AAAAAAAAYbA\/mLCUrVi72dg\/s1600\/First%2Bbirthday%2Bsprinkle%2Bcake.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1eWsIn7m5x4\/VR08ky_uopI\/AAAAAAAAYbA\/mLCUrVi72dg\/s1600\/First%2Bbirthday%2Bsprinkle%2Bcake.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EUsing cookie cutters and sprinkles like this could work for all sorts of decorating ideas — letters, numbers, shapes and more!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WMWPWedVSnk\/VR08iY9Ep-I\/AAAAAAAAYaA\/5a8SjwZZUek\/s1600\/1st%2Bbirthday%2Bparty%2Bdecorations.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WMWPWedVSnk\/VR08iY9Ep-I\/AAAAAAAAYaA\/5a8SjwZZUek\/s1600\/1st%2Bbirthday%2Bparty%2Bdecorations.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn the end, little Miss Chelsea seemed more interested in playing with gift bags, tissue paper and her giant number 1 — which was perfectly alright with us. 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Find the full tutorial in our latest project post \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_5864573_make-wooden-bookends.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eover on eHow\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AxDPZWG2siI\/VRKrexR6NKI\/AAAAAAAAYUg\/15xW1eVOi8c\/s1600\/Cutting_Reclaimed_Wood.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AxDPZWG2siI\/VRKrexR6NKI\/AAAAAAAAYUg\/15xW1eVOi8c\/s1600\/Cutting_Reclaimed_Wood.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou might recognize the salvaged wood beam we used in this project as the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/11\/over-on-ehow-diy-reclaimed-wood-holiday.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esame wood we used to make our holiday card holder\u003C\/a\u003E this past winter. During the fall we'd stumbled across a few sections of these old beams that had been tossed in the alleyway and headed for the landfill, during one of our morning walks in the neighborhood. Not wanting to pass up such an amazing find, we scooped up 3 of the beams not knowing what we'd end up doing with them — all in the name of DIY. As we've said before, they just don't make 100 year old beams anymore and the weathered, reclaimed finish on these pieces is unbeatable.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cWfjIIu1v_o\/VRKre06_YtI\/AAAAAAAAYUk\/iYiHF_Eafpc\/s1600\/How_To_Make_Geometric_Wood.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cWfjIIu1v_o\/VRKre06_YtI\/AAAAAAAAYUk\/iYiHF_Eafpc\/s1600\/How_To_Make_Geometric_Wood.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe process for making these bookends is moderately simple if you have the wood shop tools — we made these two with the help of an adjustable workbench, circular saw, palm sander and a healthy sealer as a finish. I love how all the imperfections in the wood come through, like the old nail in one of the sliced facets:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-YY0VuhuAwck\/VRKrfOmNBUI\/AAAAAAAAYUo\/tDcTX49az2o\/s1600\/How_To_Make_Wooden_Bookends.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-YY0VuhuAwck\/VRKrfOmNBUI\/AAAAAAAAYUo\/tDcTX49az2o\/s1600\/How_To_Make_Wooden_Bookends.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe're so pleased with how they turned out that we've decided to test them as an offering in \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/227000220\/geometric-faceted-reclaimed-wooden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emy Etsy shop\u003C\/a\u003E to gauge interest. They just might pioneer a small offering of handcrafted goods among the regular vintage finds I collect for the shop.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qrpLLNYfQ1M\/VRKre0qAvmI\/AAAAAAAAYVA\/A3Vv6bG2Es8\/s1600\/Geometric_Wood_Bookends.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qrpLLNYfQ1M\/VRKre0qAvmI\/AAAAAAAAYVA\/A3Vv6bG2Es8\/s1600\/Geometric_Wood_Bookends.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDepending on the location and history of the wood used to make a pair of these, they could make a meaningful and customized gift idea for housewarmings, weddings, graduations or retirements.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_5864573_make-wooden-bookends.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHead on over to eHow\u003C\/a\u003E to find our full tutorial with step-by-step instructions for making a pair of your own geometric wooden bookends!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/eHow%20Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll eHow Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/5717484844836156061\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/03\/over-on-ehow-diy-geometric-wooden.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/5717484844836156061"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/5717484844836156061"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/03\/over-on-ehow-diy-geometric-wooden.html","title":"Over on eHow: DIY Geometric Wooden Bookends"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-SOBmyTjO0Mo\/VRKrfd8yiyI\/AAAAAAAAYUs\/khgHblo3Qdw\/s72-c\/Reclaimed_Wood_Bookends.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-4898543125196401411"},"published":{"$t":"2015-03-11T18:20:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T11:08:48.287-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eHow Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Over on eHow: Cracking the Code on How to Make Wooden Candle Wicks"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZPlCxcSMeB0\/VQCp8LZtvjI\/AAAAAAAAYLc\/y4vkPjiBf0A\/s1600\/DIY_Wood_Wicks.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZPlCxcSMeB0\/VQCp8LZtvjI\/AAAAAAAAYLc\/y4vkPjiBf0A\/s1600\/DIY_Wood_Wicks.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn one of our recent project collaborations with eHow, we tackled uncovering the mystery behind\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_5004834_make-wood-wicks-candles.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehow to make wooden wicks for candles\u003C\/a\u003E...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor those unfamiliar, wood wicks have become a natural alternative to traditional candle wicks and emit a slight crackling campfire sound when lit. They're visually interesting, easy to light and are known for their natural burning quality.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen setting out to research how to make wooden candle wicks, we found several tutorials for making candles that \u003Ci\u003Euse\u003C\/i\u003E wooden wicks, but absolutely no information on what goes into the wick making process itself. We'd read several forums where pre-fabricated wicks often list the wood type and as having been treated with a \"natural burning agent,\" though no further details on what that burning agent might be. Similarly, others who've tried to make the wicks at home have had difficulty with the wicks staying lit or the ability to re-light them after the initial burn. Curious, right?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cscript async=\"\" src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E \u003Cins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8650177788531134\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-slot=\"7452452333\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cscript\u003E     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \u003C\/script\u003E So! Wooden wicks seemed to be quite the mystery, and we love a good DIY challenge. We'd picked up a few sets of balsa wood sticks from our local craft store to experiment with (they are long and lightweight, easy to cut and super budget-friendly). When brainstorming the different options we might be able to test treating the wood in a way that would supplement the burning process, we thought back to one of our all-time favorite winter projects — \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2011\/12\/how-to-make-diy-natural-clementine.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emaking natural candles with clementine peels and olive oil\u003C\/a\u003E. The olive oil worked as a completely natural burning agent when paired with the fruit peel, so we immediately figured it might also be the key to a successfully burning wood candle wick:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RMhywrHPd7w\/VQCp8F9_HlI\/AAAAAAAAYLY\/gWacAl1k0r0\/s1600\/How_to_make_wood_wicks.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RMhywrHPd7w\/VQCp8F9_HlI\/AAAAAAAAYLY\/gWacAl1k0r0\/s1600\/How_to_make_wood_wicks.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter soaking the balsa wood sticks in olive oil, we tested them in newly poured candles, which turned out to be yet another use for our never-ending collection of glass jelly jars, ha! #masonjarproblems\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XpcC0y-rvwo\/VQCp8DosVZI\/AAAAAAAAYLo\/uCj2DtBtJoo\/s1600\/How_To_Make_Candles.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XpcC0y-rvwo\/VQCp8DosVZI\/AAAAAAAAYLo\/uCj2DtBtJoo\/s1600\/How_To_Make_Candles.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter the freshly poured candles had fully cured, we lit up the wicks and crossed our fingers. When they lit straight away, then stayed lit for hours, and then re-lit after burning with no issue at all, we couldn't believe we'd cracked the proverbial code on \"making wood wicks.\" That's right, a little olive oil soak turned out to be the secret \"natural burning agent\" treatment that worked for us.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vqVyYyxH8Ro\/VQCp9bKEN6I\/AAAAAAAAYLs\/V1bks1ezpNg\/s1600\/Wooden_Wick_Candles.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vqVyYyxH8Ro\/VQCp9bKEN6I\/AAAAAAAAYLs\/V1bks1ezpNg\/s1600\/Wooden_Wick_Candles.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_5004834_make-wood-wicks-candles.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHead on over to eHow\u003C\/a\u003E to find our full tutorial with step-by-step instructions for making wooden candle wicks and the full process for pouring candles of your own!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2011\/12\/how-to-make-diy-natural-clementine.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY Natural Clementine Candles\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/eHow%20Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll eHow Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/4898543125196401411\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/03\/over-on-ehow-cracking-code-on-how-to.html#comment-form","title":"15 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/4898543125196401411"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/4898543125196401411"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/03\/over-on-ehow-cracking-code-on-how-to.html","title":"Over on eHow: Cracking the Code on How to Make Wooden Candle Wicks"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZPlCxcSMeB0\/VQCp8LZtvjI\/AAAAAAAAYLc\/y4vkPjiBf0A\/s72-c\/DIY_Wood_Wicks.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"15"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-7588078517945186604"},"published":{"$t":"2015-02-24T08:21:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T11:09:19.348-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eHow Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recyling"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Over on eHow: DIY Hollow Book Safe"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ab-hg0SqOdQ\/VOnrxfbxsBI\/AAAAAAAAYHs\/tk23KokbpSs\/s1600\/DIY_Hollow_Book_Safe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ab-hg0SqOdQ\/VOnrxfbxsBI\/AAAAAAAAYHs\/tk23KokbpSs\/s1600\/DIY_Hollow_Book_Safe.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_2087584_make-book-safe.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elatest project post with eHow\u003C\/a\u003E, we transformed one of our flea market hardback book finds into a hollowed out book safe — perfect for keeping trinkets and small valuables out of view.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter building out \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/02\/industrial-style-bookcases-are-in.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe industrial bookcases for our office\u003C\/a\u003E, it's been fun collecting things we'd previously had strewn around the house or stored away to put on display along the shelves. Among books, magazines and records, we've included some of our favorite vintage finds and a few different boxes and cases to act as creative storage:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-I3dycglH0h8\/VOnrxVP2J2I\/AAAAAAAAYHo\/83NvKaYLGgE\/s1600\/Hidden_Book_Safe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-I3dycglH0h8\/VOnrxVP2J2I\/AAAAAAAAYHo\/83NvKaYLGgE\/s1600\/Hidden_Book_Safe.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe two older books on the shelf above were flea market finds that I've used as a props for \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/contrary\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ephotographing jewelry\u003C\/a\u003E in the past. Since they don't hold significant meaning or value to us as books, the green one made a perfect supply for DIY-ing a little more creative storage for the shelves.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe process is straightforward, but requires a bit of patience and a steady hand since cutting in straight lines with a box cutter is the main source of hollowing out the book pages:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MRudCqLXoIE\/VOnrxsJnpjI\/AAAAAAAAYH4\/eKYAGbP6FpA\/s1600\/How_To_Make_A_Hollow_Book_Safe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MRudCqLXoIE\/VOnrxsJnpjI\/AAAAAAAAYH4\/eKYAGbP6FpA\/s1600\/How_To_Make_A_Hollow_Book_Safe.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_2087584_make-book-safe.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHead on over to eHow\u003C\/a\u003E to find the full tutorial with step-by-step instructions for making one of your own hollow book safes!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003EP.S. \u003C\/b\u003EAnd now you're probably thinking the same thing — yes! Now the world knows where\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Eour\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;book safe is hidden. Good thing we're\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Ereally\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;just using it for keeping unfiled papers and coupons out of view on the desk. #thepaperstruggleisreal\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/eHow%20Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll eHow Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/02\/industrial-style-bookcases-are-in.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY Industrial Pipe Bookcases\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/7588078517945186604\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/02\/over-on-ehow-diy-hollow-book-safe.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/7588078517945186604"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/7588078517945186604"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/02\/over-on-ehow-diy-hollow-book-safe.html","title":"Over on eHow: DIY Hollow Book Safe"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ab-hg0SqOdQ\/VOnrxfbxsBI\/AAAAAAAAYHs\/tk23KokbpSs\/s72-c\/DIY_Hollow_Book_Safe.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-3459749551879795076"},"published":{"$t":"2015-02-12T09:17:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T11:11:21.240-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eHow Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Over on eHow: DIY Animal Friend Organizational Helpers"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-EjjiBXLZbY0\/VNytnGpVtII\/AAAAAAAANWU\/7tRgqdGVVhE\/s1600\/Animal_Entry_Organizer.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-EjjiBXLZbY0\/VNytnGpVtII\/AAAAAAAANWU\/7tRgqdGVVhE\/s1600\/Animal_Entry_Organizer.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMeet our newest little organizational friend — eh moose! In \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/handy-helpers-diy-animal-key-holders\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour latest project post with eHow\u003C\/a\u003E, this watchful moose organizer came to life and has been one of the biggest helpers ever since. The \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/handy-helpers-diy-animal-key-holders\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efull project details\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;can be found\u0026nbsp;newly published in eHow's Home series today.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EMaking one of these friendly animal helpers is a simple project and takes little more than a plastic toy animal, wood craft plaque and a touch of your favorite spray paint from the craft store — it would make for a really easy weekend project and fun one to take on with the kids. Speaking of the craft store, these are the types of weekend picture texts I get from Mary and they usually say \"\u003Ci\u003Ethis one\u003C\/i\u003E:\"\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AszHOfLjZvk\/VNytn7ZxeiI\/AAAAAAAANV8\/RTl87xneb1c\/s1600\/Toy_Shopping.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AszHOfLjZvk\/VNytn7ZxeiI\/AAAAAAAANV8\/RTl87xneb1c\/s1600\/Toy_Shopping.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAll in a day's work?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe key (\u003Ci\u003E\u0026lt;---- see what I did there\u003C\/i\u003E) to this project is in finding an animal with antlers, tusks, extended arms or a long neck, since these are the components from which your keys, sunglasses and other odds and ends will hang from.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cogMWE74JB8\/VNytniOAyiI\/AAAAAAAANV4\/S7A4-ddTvUY\/s1600\/Spray_Animal.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cogMWE74JB8\/VNytniOAyiI\/AAAAAAAANV4\/S7A4-ddTvUY\/s1600\/Spray_Animal.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWith a few layers of spray paint, drops of super glue and dry time, our little moose made quite the modern transformation:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kfcPbsRK91A\/VNytnPyONSI\/AAAAAAAANVw\/NGd_1M-ZSJY\/s1600\/Moose_Trophy.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kfcPbsRK91A\/VNytnPyONSI\/AAAAAAAANVw\/NGd_1M-ZSJY\/s1600\/Moose_Trophy.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESprayed gold like this, he almost takes on the look of a trophy. Aside from looking great, our new moose friend has been a big helper in the ongoing organizational battle — keeping watch over our keys, sunglasses and other small objects that tend to get lost within the vortex of the entryway.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aKujzwnJmkM\/VNytnGylayI\/AAAAAAAANVs\/S_GPdq2PYAU\/s1600\/Plastic_Animal_Key_Organizer.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aKujzwnJmkM\/VNytnGylayI\/AAAAAAAANVs\/S_GPdq2PYAU\/s1600\/Plastic_Animal_Key_Organizer.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-RIFcZux-cuc\/VNytnTQCGLI\/AAAAAAAANV0\/EMjyqCeQ42k\/s1600\/Plastic_Animal_Sunglasses_Holder.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-RIFcZux-cuc\/VNytnTQCGLI\/AAAAAAAANV0\/EMjyqCeQ42k\/s1600\/Plastic_Animal_Sunglasses_Holder.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/handy-helpers-diy-animal-key-holders\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHead on over to eHow\u003C\/a\u003E to find the full tutorial with step-by-step instructions for making a handy helper of your own!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/eHow%20Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll eHow Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/05\/over-on-ehow-diy-plastic-toy-animal.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY PlasticAnimal Succulent Planters\u003C\/a\u003E |\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/3459749551879795076\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/02\/over-on-ehow-diy-animal-friend.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/3459749551879795076"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/3459749551879795076"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/02\/over-on-ehow-diy-animal-friend.html","title":"Over on eHow: DIY Animal Friend Organizational Helpers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-EjjiBXLZbY0\/VNytnGpVtII\/AAAAAAAANWU\/7tRgqdGVVhE\/s72-c\/Animal_Entry_Organizer.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-3965732348393285224"},"published":{"$t":"2015-02-06T12:37:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T11:14:06.766-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Basil"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eHow Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Industrial Style: The Bookcases Are In!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Lk-SgvP_OHA\/VNTqax14yPI\/AAAAAAAAYFw\/-gmm8m7lfa0\/s1600\/Custom_Bookcases_Mantle.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Lk-SgvP_OHA\/VNTqax14yPI\/AAAAAAAAYFw\/-gmm8m7lfa0\/s1600\/Custom_Bookcases_Mantle.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThat's right, our bookcases are in! Building these shelves was the final piece to completing our front office space and we've finally gotten them to a point where we were able to take pictures to share here on the blog.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEarlier this week we shared the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/02\/in-with-new.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edetails behind the new office rug\u003C\/a\u003E, which paired with the new bookcases has completely transformed the look and feel of this room!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xg2bX-yEjyY\/VNTqZRuASXI\/AAAAAAAAYFM\/ckCZ7DttR1c\/s1600\/17Apart_Office.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xg2bX-yEjyY\/VNTqZRuASXI\/AAAAAAAAYFM\/ckCZ7DttR1c\/s1600\/17Apart_Office.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWait a minute, I think\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Esomething\u003C\/i\u003E was missing from that photo above:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZoqcTd4uIfg\/VNTqZRV1PFI\/AAAAAAAAYF0\/uaaxjJq1Qgs\/s1600\/Basil_Office.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZoqcTd4uIfg\/VNTqZRV1PFI\/AAAAAAAAYF0\/uaaxjJq1Qgs\/s1600\/Basil_Office.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBuilding the bookcases was a lot of fun, like putting together a puzzle — it was coming up with the design, doing the math on measurements and planning all the pieces that took the bulk of time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cscript async=\"\" src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E \u003Cins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8650177788531134\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-slot=\"7452452333\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cscript\u003E     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \u003C\/script\u003E \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gLCX6Mzp6oQ\/VNTqboNnzbI\/AAAAAAAAYGA\/JsWh8U0SF6Q\/s1600\/Hardware_Store.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gLCX6Mzp6oQ\/VNTqboNnzbI\/AAAAAAAAYGA\/JsWh8U0SF6Q\/s1600\/Hardware_Store.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tuLquu5km4s\/VNTqZlnl4TI\/AAAAAAAAYFQ\/OklfLmAAHks\/s1600\/Building_Shelves.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tuLquu5km4s\/VNTqZlnl4TI\/AAAAAAAAYFQ\/OklfLmAAHks\/s1600\/Building_Shelves.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe ended up with an almost 7ft tall design with five shelves that flank either side of our mantle:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-zKW8jJvfdsE\/VNTqbww6y_I\/AAAAAAAAYGI\/Zz5FmSmlp_Y\/s1600\/Industrial_Bookcase_Design.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-zKW8jJvfdsE\/VNTqbww6y_I\/AAAAAAAAYGI\/Zz5FmSmlp_Y\/s1600\/Industrial_Bookcase_Design.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe width on this design can be adjusted for a truly custom feel — we made ours at 52\" wide to fill each wall:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mAEPBUve2CA\/VNTqaHmg5JI\/AAAAAAAAYFg\/R0LbXp4YosA\/s1600\/Custom_Bookcase_Plans.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mAEPBUve2CA\/VNTqaHmg5JI\/AAAAAAAAYFg\/R0LbXp4YosA\/s1600\/Custom_Bookcase_Plans.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe've written up a design plan with the full step-by-step instructions for how we built the shelves in our latest project post with eHow — \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/how-to-make-a-freestanding-industrial-pipe-bookcase\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eclick here to see the entire process\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ksBYwgbICKo\/VNTqbVGjkjI\/AAAAAAAAYF8\/WrqL7cfLjbU\/s1600\/DIY_Plumbing_Pipe_Bookcases.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ksBYwgbICKo\/VNTqbVGjkjI\/AAAAAAAAYF8\/WrqL7cfLjbU\/s1600\/DIY_Plumbing_Pipe_Bookcases.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EI have to credit Mary with the initial \"styling\" of the shelves — once they were built and in place, she was completely in her element.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QFrKZCFztSo\/VNTqcd6AQiI\/AAAAAAAAYGU\/-lj4C0i0abA\/s1600\/Industrial_Pipe_Bookcases.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QFrKZCFztSo\/VNTqcd6AQiI\/AAAAAAAAYGU\/-lj4C0i0abA\/s1600\/Industrial_Pipe_Bookcases.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe now have a place for all the books, magazines, records and other oddities we'd previously had scattered around the house. We even brought the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/06\/over-on-ehow-fathers-day-wine-crate.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewine crate phone charger\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and small vintage camera collection\u0026nbsp;in to rest on the shelves:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-yLixykGO97A\/VNTqb8DZlZI\/AAAAAAAAYGM\/DH23e7doz-8\/s1600\/Industrial_Bookcase_Details.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-yLixykGO97A\/VNTqb8DZlZI\/AAAAAAAAYGM\/DH23e7doz-8\/s1600\/Industrial_Bookcase_Details.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sJwO5pBnaVA\/VNTqZ-tD06I\/AAAAAAAAYFU\/oIUcZTA489Q\/s1600\/Camera_Collection.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sJwO5pBnaVA\/VNTqZ-tD06I\/AAAAAAAAYFU\/oIUcZTA489Q\/s1600\/Camera_Collection.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe both had a lightbulb moment when realizing my\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/01\/our-fishs-tale-one-that-did-not-get-away.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecased \"Downton Abbey\" fish\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;would fit perfectly within the larger shelf space:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dsWUgXuhPtw\/VNTqbQI4iSI\/AAAAAAAAYGw\/1hkortRx_F0\/s1600\/Cased_Fish_Antique.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dsWUgXuhPtw\/VNTqbQI4iSI\/AAAAAAAAYGw\/1hkortRx_F0\/s1600\/Cased_Fish_Antique.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnd... in case anyone's wondering,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Ethis\u003C\/i\u003E is what usually happens when we try to photograph a finished product for the blog:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SVbOqLlWTt0\/VNTqca2isaI\/AAAAAAAAYGY\/Ga01IR5HQig\/s1600\/Nosy_Basil.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SVbOqLlWTt0\/VNTqca2isaI\/AAAAAAAAYGY\/Ga01IR5HQig\/s1600\/Nosy_Basil.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ENo Basil, the new bookcases \u003Ci\u003Earen't\u003C\/i\u003E more important than you. In fact, you compliment them quite well:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FxRZrtBi-I0\/VNTqZRBEVGI\/AAAAAAAAYFI\/FQ0XEuu7kqA\/s1600\/Basil_Bookcases.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FxRZrtBi-I0\/VNTqZRBEVGI\/AAAAAAAAYFI\/FQ0XEuu7kqA\/s1600\/Basil_Bookcases.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDown the road we'd like to smooth the ceiling texture in this room and add in additional electrical outlets (this spring or summer I may even tackle crawling under the house to install one on the floor under our desk). I also imagine the configuration of the shelves will evolve over time as we bring art and other decorative pieces into the office — but at this point, we're calling the room complete!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis front room has gone through quite the evolution over the past 3 years since moving in. We pulled together a bunch of pics for fun:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-S-mZR-cTBp0\/VNTW_AbCrcI\/AAAAAAAAYEs\/IXNIuHxBvwU\/s1600\/Red%2BRoom%2BBefore.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-S-mZR-cTBp0\/VNTW_AbCrcI\/AAAAAAAAYEs\/IXNIuHxBvwU\/s1600\/Red%2BRoom%2BBefore.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhen we first moved in,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/05\/goodbye-red-parlor-hello-blue-parlor.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe walls were bright red\u003C\/a\u003E, with a sponged on paint pattern.\u0026nbsp;We ended up \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/we%20ended%20up%20painting%20them%20the%20cooler%20blue%20they%20are%20today%2C%20then%20used%20the%20space\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epainting the walls\u003C\/a\u003E the cooler blue they are today, then used the space primarily as a front parlor, which got very little use:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-AM537h1xP6I\/VNTW_PT8qTI\/AAAAAAAAYEw\/ZSeDPLGczDE\/s1600\/Front%2BParlor.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-AM537h1xP6I\/VNTW_PT8qTI\/AAAAAAAAYEw\/ZSeDPLGczDE\/s1600\/Front%2BParlor.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELast April we decided to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/04\/office-space-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emake this front room our joint office\u003C\/a\u003E, since we both work from home, and we ended up working in the space like this until our latest updates:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_aQVCFzLj5c\/VNTW_Iv9HcI\/AAAAAAAAYEo\/RBbF8JjRHWE\/s1600\/Office%2BSpace%2B(1).jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_aQVCFzLj5c\/VNTW_Iv9HcI\/AAAAAAAAYEo\/RBbF8JjRHWE\/s1600\/Office%2BSpace%2B(1).jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt's always fun to look back and see how things have changed — we've certainly come a long way!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Lk-SgvP_OHA\/VNTqax14yPI\/AAAAAAAAYFw\/-gmm8m7lfa0\/s1600\/Custom_Bookcases_Mantle.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Lk-SgvP_OHA\/VNTqax14yPI\/AAAAAAAAYFw\/-gmm8m7lfa0\/s1600\/Custom_Bookcases_Mantle.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/how-to-make-a-freestanding-industrial-pipe-bookcase\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHead on over to eHow\u003C\/a\u003E to find the full bookcase design plans with step-by-step instructions for creating one customized for your own space!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/eHow%20Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll eHow Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/3965732348393285224\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/02\/industrial-style-bookcases-are-in.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/3965732348393285224"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/3965732348393285224"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/02\/industrial-style-bookcases-are-in.html","title":"Industrial Style: The Bookcases Are In!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Lk-SgvP_OHA\/VNTqax14yPI\/AAAAAAAAYFw\/-gmm8m7lfa0\/s72-c\/Custom_Bookcases_Mantle.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}}]}});