Wildwood Creek

Mar 16, 2012

Aldo Leopold Bench

To spy an Aldo Leopold bench in someone’s yard is to know something about the family
who there resides. Even if you haven’t read Leopold’s opening lines, “There are some
who can live without wild things, and some who cannot. These essays are the delights and
dilemmas of one who cannot,” from A Sand County Almanac.

Mr. Wildwood built this bench several years ago. I'd love to have a few more scattered throughout our property.

I'm linking to:

Funky Junk Interiors - Saturday Night Special - Benches

Mar 14, 2012

Pinterest Project - The Good, Bad and Ugly

Source: sandandsisal.com via Wildwood Creek on Pinterest

The good: I love blue, green and anything in between. When I saw these sea glass mosaic trays on Pinterest, I knew I wanted to make one.

Source: marthastewart.com via Wildwood Creek on Pinterest

The cast of characters: Acrylpro, Pre-Mixed Grout, sea glass and a white painted tray.

The bad: I had a huge bag of sea glass; however, when sorting through the glass, I found only a small amount that would work for this project. Some of the glass was way too thick and uneven to be used in a tray. Therefore, I had wide spaces between the glass, and I filled in with the round glass buttons.

The ugly: Ok, maybe it's not ugly, but it didn't turn out as I had envisioned.

What I'd do different next time: I would use regular tiles and sprinkle the sea glass throughout (like the second photo).

I'm linking to:

Hi Sugarplum! - The Pinterest Challenge (Featured)

Mar 12, 2012

White & Duck Egg Blue Hutch

I painted this hutch with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in White and Duck Egg Blue.

The top was stripped and stained with Minwax Dark Walnut. I used the soft wax as the final step.

I'm not sure if I'm going to put the doors back on the hutch or not. For now I like the open look without the doors.

My assistant, Smokey, insisted that the vignette be adjusted.

This is a look at the before.

I am linking to:

SUNDAY
DIY Showoff - DIY Project Parade
Simply Klassic Home - Simply Klassic Sunday Link Party

Sisters of the Wild West - Sister Sunday Link Party - (Featured)

MONDAY
Between Naps on the Porch - Metamophosis Monday
Mod Vintage Life- Mod Mix Monday
Sweet Little Gals - Turquoise Lovin' Party

You are Talking Too Much - Monday Link Party
TUESDAY
Coastal Charm - Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia - Tuesday's Treasures
Shades of Amber - Chalk Paint Party
WEDNESDAY
A Beach Cottage - Good Life Wednesday
Beyond the Picket Fence - Under $100 Linky Party
DIY by Design - It's a Party
Domestically Speaking - Power of Paint Party

Elizabeth & Co. - Be Inspired Party
Faded Charm - White Wednesday
Handy Man Crafty Woman - Wicked Awesome Wednesday
Ivy and Elephants - What's It Wednesday
Not Just a Housewife - Show Me What Ya Got
Primitive and Proper - Piece of Work Wednesday
Primp Your Stuff Wednesday Link Party
Restore Interiors - Restored It Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style - Wow Us Wednesday
Three Boys - Vintage Furniture
THURSDAY
From My Front Porch to Yours - Treasure Hunt Thursday
Imparting Grace - At Home
No Minimalist Here - Open House Party

Saved by Suzy - House Party
Simple Home Life - Simply Creations

The 36th Avenue
The Shabby Creek Cottage - Transformation Thursday

FRIDAY
2805 - Potpourri Friday
Addicted to Decorating - Addicts (not so) Anonymous Party
At the Picket Fence - Inspiration Friday
Chic On A Shoestring – Flaunt It Friday
Common Ground - Vintage Inspiration Friday
Faith, Trust and a Little Pixie Dust - Fabulous Friday Linky Party
Finding Fabulous - Frugalicious Friday
French Country Cottage - Feathered Nest Friday
Miss Mustard Seed - Furniture Feature Friday
Modern Country Style - Paint Please Link Party
My Repurposed Life - Catch as Catch Can Party
My Romantic Home - Show And Tell Friday
Redoux - What Have You Redone
Remodelaholic - Anonymous
Tatertots & Jello - Weekend Wrap Up Party
The Charm of Home - Home Sweet Home

The Rooster & Hen
The Shabby Nest - Frugal Friday
SATURDAY
Funky Junk Interiors - Saturday Night Special
MONTHLY
Beneath My Heart - Best DIY Project of the Month

Mar 8, 2012

Thank You and a Sneak Peak

I was the fortunate winner of a giveaway from Rosemary at Villabarnes, which consists of a redesigned box, bottle, two tags, vintage towel and pillow. Rosemary's creations are so beautiful and unique. Thank you, Rosemary! I love every. single. item.

This vignette is displayed on a piece of furniture that received a makeover. I'm giving you a sneak peak; details to come soon.

I wasn't the only one excited to receive a package. Smokey thinks the packing material was sent just for him.

Mar 7, 2012

Spring Fling

Daffodils

I have spring fever.

Daffodils

The photos on this post are from my garden during May of last year. I wanted to post them so I could pin them to my Spring Fling at the DIY Club Pinterest Board.