About Suburbia, My Undies & Saving Money

Posted by on Feb 29, 2012 in Blog, Everything Green, Living & Design | 11 comments It’s this season again and my laundry can’t wait to smell the fresh spring air! If there’s one thing I really like about Texas, then it’s the short winters and the free clothes’ dryer. Even though we live in suburbia (which I can’t stand, I think I’ve said it before?! Counting the days to leave…) and there’s a homeowners’ association...
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What to Make With an Old Window Frame

Posted by on Jan 12, 2012 in Blog, Upcycling & DIY | 10 comments No, I did not make a square hula hoop out of the old window frame… I always get so excited when I drive along the streets and find stuff that screams at me “no I don’t want to end up in the landfills, rescue me!”. The ugliest things get my attention because I see their value; I would say that 80% of what most people throw away could be reused, up- or recycled in some way....
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Upcycling Project Kids Rocking Chair

Posted by on Nov 27, 2011 in Blog, Upcycling & DIY | 2 comments Did I say I am not going to upholster again? I guess I did it again. My last chair was such a frustrating project that I decided this was it, no more. It’s only been a few weeks but I guess enough time had passed to forget how much I got annoyed by the project. This time, I have a small kids’ rocking chair, its backrest was broken and the fabric outdated. It used to be my...
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