Little Lamb

Good things happening - looking forward to New York City at the end of the month. As for the near future, my boyfriend and I are going to see Bon Iver this Saturday!

It was hard to let a few of this week's items go (including this super cozy sweater). But the way I see it, letting go of favorites is just making room for new favorites!

Lately, I've been trying to restrain myself from getting anywhere near the brick-a-brack sections in thrift stores (I love my chotskies, but there comes a point in a girl's life where she just has to take it easy on the figurines). However, I couldn't pass these kitschy little lamb planters up:

Or these tins for that matter (hey, if it functions as decorative storage, it's okay...right?)

Garden Party

Although it can be very rewarding, being a crazy plant lady has its drawbacks. You will find yourself wanting to plant things all of the time. This can be an issue because pots can be expensive. Solution: save your used cans! With a little love, they can be transformed into functional, decorative garden planters. Observe:

This has been a project I have wanted to attempt for quite some time now. A friend of mine who works at a creperie was nice enough to save some empty cans for me. Here is the end result:

All you need for this project are large, oversized cans, a hammer, a screwdriver, and spray-paint. First, wash the cans out and remove their labels. Then, puncture about a dozen drainage holes on the bottom of the cans with the hammer and screwdriver. Now simply spray-paint! (You can also cover the cans in paper or fabric then apply a coat of shelack on top of it to prevent water damage). When the cans are dry, fill with soil (or cactus-mix) and get planting!

This is a fun, easy project that only took me about an hour to do. The cans add so much color and life to our backyard. They'd also make great, personalized, hassle-free gifts!