Etsy Finds: For the Gardeners
I asked Etsy artist Shellie Mitchell aka shellieartist to choose today's Etsy Finds because I'd noticed her well-curated Treasuries and I just knew she'd find some wonderful stuff. Visit her Etsy shop, read all about her life in her blog, or just check out her beautiful Finds below! —AndaEver since I figured …
Team Tip: Creative Marketing for your Team
In marketing, just getting your name out there is great. But what's better than simply advertising yourself? Doing so in a really creative, memorable way. The best marketing tactics are the kind that people want to tell their friends about and really stick out in people's minds. A few weeks ago in a weekly …
Etsy Finds: Vintage Planters
I've recently become totally obsessed with plants. (Despite my persistent black thumb.) If I had my way, I'd fill my apartment to the brim with every type of plant possible. (As I always say, who doesn't want to live in the jungle?) Until that day comes, I'm happy to tend my little window gardens with all the succulents I …
Earth Tones Tip: Self-Watering Garden Planters care of Instructables
This week's Earth Tones Tip comes care of aperkins01096 on Instructables, which is a very useful site full of user-generated photo how-tos. This how-to covers how to convert milk jugs into self-watering garden planters. Super easy, and a great way to recycle! Click on the image below to get the full …
Earth Tones: Terrariums
Terrariums are a fun rainy day activity. Bring a little of the outdoors in! If you have little ones, think of it an at-home science project to teach kids about the environment, as well as a welcome decor change from the usual cut flowers. And if you don't have a backyard (or don't have the nerve to guerrilla garden …
Etsy Finds: Garden Party
With summer around the corner, it's time for garden parties. With potato salad and deviled eggs, garden parties are one of the high points of summer. It's important to remember that garden parties can be prestigious events, and more than just picnics with tables. They can be a time to gather in the great …
Earth Tones: Growin' Guerrilla Style
We've all seen that corner lot that's nothing but baked dirt and the occasional mound of trash surrounded by a guardrail. Some people pass by without a glance. Some people wonder why the city doesn't pick up the trash. Some people wish that someone would build something there. Some people think it'd be nice if …
Etsy Finds: Moms Love Plants!
One of the traits I hope to inherit from my mother, since I missed out on the "cooking" gene, is her green thumb. I've tried my hand at growing vegetables, in which I mostly utilized a plant-and-pray technique; somehow I had some luck with the tomatoes. But my mom, Flo, sure does know how to keep the foliage happy. Some …
Handmade Weddings: Eco-friendly Flower Ideas with Maria Finn
We invited Maria Finn aka citydirt to share some insights into incorporating plants and flowers into your Handmade Weddings. Maria has written about nature for the New York Times and Audobon, and has also published travel books and taught writing to college students. In addition to being an …
