Cardinal House

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Verdict in: eucalyptus blend pillowcases

So I laundered the eucalyptus blend pillowcases. Quite disappointing for a product marketed towards hotels. Read about the Valley Forge pillowcases that I wrote about previously here.

♥-Kat.

Design Fix: reclaimed decorative letters

Decorative letters and words are a great addition as alternative art to the home. Many home good-type stores have them these days, but they all seem to look alike & are often traditional in design. These reclaimed marquis letters from IOUvintage are fun & unique. And the channel letters would also make a great sculpture piece. Definitely great conversational pieces!

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As an example...

An interior shot of NK Shop in LA. Pictures & story posted @ Remodelista Daily --link to that post here.

♥-Kat.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Wednesday Feature: Sewing & embroidery machine giveaway by The DIY Dish

I came across this excellent giveaway from The DIY Dish from today's post on Skip To My Lou. Very cool...the giveaway & the site. DIY projects on video (like this fun pillow video tutorial here). Find the giveaway details here & restriction/deadline (3/30/10) info here.

Enjoy!
♥-Kat.

Wednesday Feature: favors, two ways

Most of my friends back at Flagler College were in graphic design (well, for that matter, so were many of my friends at the Art Institute too!) & I instantly fell in love with typography. I love the simplicity & graphic nature of the these favors!

Cootie Catchers by katskrafts; Peacock place cards by cuddlecreature; Petit Fours by

lauralynn85; Damask votive holder wraps by DamaskDiva; Promise gift bags by palomasnest; Customized clay eggs by raedunn

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Now on the other hand, I simply adore these favors inspired by the outdoors. I live right beside the Chattahoochee River & go out on the trails as often as I'm able.

Blooming favors by naturefavors; Love birds by ACharmingMess; Floral sugar gum topper by sweetpetalbakery; Dried flower decorations by pleasanthedges; Floral favor boxes by pomodoropapers; Organic heart bird seed favors by 2birdsinlove

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I love these guys! Robot groom & bride from Littlebrownbyrd.

Enjoy!

♥-Kat.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

diy project: seedling kit favors

This is a darling seedling favor diy project that was featured on Etsy's How-Tuesday series. While it's marketed as a wedding favor, I think it could translate well into other occasions. Perhaps a more substantial version would make a sweet hostess or house warming gift, too?!

The tutorial is posted here on Project Wedding.

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****My two cents: You could also use a cookie tin to store everything in & use as the container for the plant. One of my carpet companies actually handed out our very own organic wheat grass seedlings kits that way. This was a promotional gimmick from them, but a neat one. Durkan ordered the grass tins in bulk from a company like 4imprint.

To build on that idea, wouldn't this turn into a fantastic idea for the pet lovers?! You could easily create a kit based on the tutorial above. And you can purchase organic grass seeds from Olive Barn for dogs...