The class for this month focused on "Defining Your Design Style" and how to take the big picture of everything you like and EDIT it down to the key elements that reflect you and, if they're lucky, your family as well! At the beginning of the class we talked about the various design styles and how they play across the related mediums of architecture, landscape architecture and interior design to create an effect that is harmonious. Interestingly, it is surprisingly difficult to identify the specific categories of design styles because one sort of morphs into another or there will be … [Read more...]
Seasonal Decor: DIY Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece
October 11, 2012 by · 1 Comment
As our "Witches Night Out Pre-Party" draws closer, the Club Board realized we'd need to have some sort of lovely centerpiece for the buffet table. Of course, as is often the case at our own homes, we have $0 in the budget for said centerpiece- something most of us experience as the "most expensive season of the year" draws closer and closer. Undaunted, we decided to try and create something fun with the remnants of our summer gardens and immediately remembered the amazing Succulent Pumpkins & Gourds created by floral genius Laura Eubanks of Design for Serenity. Unfortunately for … [Read more...]
Gardner Village: Blogger’s Night Out
October 2, 2012 by · 1 Comment
Two weeks ago I was fortunate to attend a special gathering with other Bloggers to check out Gardner Village. The event was hosted by Gardner Village in conjunction with My Craft Channel. If you are not already watching the locally-filmed but Nationally known Internet shows on My Craft Channel- you should be! Many of the most talented craft and DIY locals will teach you how to do all sorts of amazing things and it's there to be enjoyed 24/7! � During the event, each of the stores gave away prizes with the help of Lucinda, an amazingly hilarious witch character who is part of … [Read more...]
