Thursday, April 24, 2008

Bassinets

Bassinet from Oh Happy Day.
Oh my goodness, I love this bassinet. Unfortunately Jordan bought it at a sample sale, and it's from France. I love the dark wicker and the unique shape. I remember Callie sleeping in a bassinet as a baby. You wouldn't need a crib for quite a while. I'm keeping my eyes peeled. One question though, do you keep the bassinet on the floor??
Cariboo Classic Bassinet from Simply Baby Furniture.
It's a bit pricey, but another crib alternative that I love. Is it reproducible??

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Minimalist Oak Desk

Maggi's Minimalist Oak Desk from Design*Sponge.

"Materials:

  • two 6-ft. oak boards cut into two 5-ft. long sections and two 5-in. long sections
  • three 4-inch metal L brackets
  • stud finder
  • electric drill with drill bits and screwdriver bit
  • twelve 2 in. long wood screws
  • (optional) tung oil

Instructions:

  1. I bought oak boards from Lowe’s and had them cut them to size and cut smaller pieces for the sides.
  2. I drilled pilot holes for the screws in the top and bottom board (see picture below) and then screwed each side to the bottom.
  3. I mounted the top to the wall using the L brackets brackets screwed into three studs
  4. I then screwed the bottom and sides to the top and it was finished.
  5. Afterwards, I rubbed it down with tung oil to protect it, which darkened the wood slightly but retained the matte finish."
Could also see using this as clothing, toy, or cd storage.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Mossy Address

From "Keep your address green" at Daisy Chain. Originally from Cottage Living.
"a weather-worn wooden box filled with sheet moss and Irish moss to announce your street address. It only needs a watering once in a while and a few spritzes with the spray bottle to stay green and healthy."

Hoop-dee-do

Hoop-dee-do Bulletin Board from littleprettystudio, found via Marta Writes

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Sketching party

Sketching Paul from Oh Happy Day.

Obviously, I'm going through Jordan's archives to snatch up any good ideas.
This party was for her husband Paul. She had everybody draw portraits of him. Then there was a contest to choose the best.

Wheat grass

Wheat Grass from Design Mom & Party How-To from Oh Happy Day

I could probably find directions for this anywhere, but I wanted to make note of the idea because otherwise, I know I will never remember it when I need it.

Good idea for party decorations, party favors, Easter baskets--what else?

Jar of Whimsies

Jar of Whimsies, sold by One Good Bumblebee; found via Oh Happy Day.
What a cool gift! Granted it's a dust collector, but it's a cool one!! You could even personalize it by personality.

"best vintage trinkets and most whimsical treasures and painstakingly place them into jars and call them whimsies.... The 30-ounce plastic jars are packed with over 100 items including glass glitter imported from Germany, vintage cotton spun mushrooms, ribbon, gold foil leaves, glass vials, millinery supplies, vintage beads, vintage costume jewelry, vintage lace, clothespins, typewriter keys, jingle bells, vintage marbles, wooden spools, sugared fruits, antique skeleton keys, vintage game pieces, watch parts, foil dresdens scraps, miniature toys, vintage swizzle sticks, charms, and so much more."