DIY Weekend Garden Project

Who doesn't love a wicker basket filled with flowers?

Rogers Gardens in Corona Del Mar California 

started this "trend" of living plants in interesting baskets

years and years ago 

and it has become one of their signature gift items 

at the nursery

They have mastered this look by making the baskets and wooden boxes waterproof

 for use inside 

or outside on your porch or garden table

They 

hide the soil and roots 

with moss and tuck little ferns, Ivy's and succulents 

into every square inch

I have quite a few pretty little baskets

 to use for this weekend project

 I have followed the "Rogers Garden method" of containing the soil 

by lining the baskets with waterproof floral paper

 You can find this paper at craft stores and floral supply stores

It's a bit like aluminum foil but has a plastic over lining 

which makes it completely waterproof

If you are using these out side you will need to poke a few holes for drainage

I secure the paper to the baskets with heavy duty staples 

so it stays put along the sides of the baskets

 Here is the little oval basket 

 It has a new home on the garden table 

in the apple orchard 

 I used some succulents in the little square ones

You can cut the paper as needed or just shape it unto your basket

 This is an old hand picking orchard bucket 

used to pick and load fruit from the tree to the bushel

It definitely  looked like it was in need of 

some cheering up

 I added some geraniums and petunias

and hung it by the little buckle on the back 

over the top of my garden gate

It will be fun to check back on these in about a month 

to see the flowers spilling over the edges

Have a fun weekend 

&

 try this little DIY project

And don't for forget about the special post on Tuesday

"Dream Home Ideas"

xo 

Kelley

Apple Crate Wall Shelves: repair, rethink, reuse

Here is a wonderful idea for a wall organization system.

 I ran across this in a book by Mark and Sally Bailey called Recycled Home.  Here is a link to Baileys Home and Garden (this may or may not work but you can also google it)

They are a  husband and wife team of designers and eco thinkers.  Their philosophy to design?

 "repair, reuse, rethink"

  Their look is so in the moment and yet uniquely their own.  There are gobs of these types of crates available on ebay and at flea markets.  So much fun and a great solution for lots of different rooms!

They have spent the last two years thoughtfully restoring a farmhouse, barn and various out buildings to encompass their vision.  In addition to all that;  they have a cafe which serves all locally sourced veggies artisanal cheeses, poultry, fish and homemade desserts and tea.

What I truly enjoy about this couple is the idea of taking ones design esthetic and incorporating it into all aspects of life.  The way one decorates their home translates even further to how one chooses to eat and  raise a family.  The renovation of the barn was a labor of love for sure and it is reflected in the items that are sold and the entire feeling of the sales spaces.

They sell these wonderful oversized farm sinks and industrial faucets.

I love the sleekness and simplicity of this sofa and the signage stacked on end, how clever!

They sell an entire bathroom of 30's inspired fixtures and fittings

A toothbrush holder in a printers block

And finally the "wellie rack"  which I know I need.

So inspiring don't you think:  repair, rethink, reuse

Have a great week~*~kelley

all photos from Baileys Home and Garden UK