50 Projects: 52 Weeks (20. Repurposed File Hanger Plant Stand)

Another one in the books for repurposed. My friend Elizabeth pointed out that the metal frame is actually a file-hanger (I had no idea). $1 at ReStore. The glass? Free from Freecycle. 4 silicone feet for the glass? About another $1. 

$2 for a great plant stand or garden table. I have a second one outside which would look GREAT with a chaise lounge and an umbrella drink and a good drink. Just like the entryway table, in small spaces, glass helps keep the space looking open and uncluttered. A heavy table would look out of place in such a small apartment. And the glass draws the eye outside to enjoy the fantastic Colorado weather.

Another tip? Buy tropical starter plants. $2.99 for 2.5" pots (the ones in the photo were replanted). It saves a lot of money and they are already growing strong. Happy planting!

50 Projects: 52 Weeks (9. The Gardner's Bonnet)

Joy!

It deserves more than one exclamation!! I am sure that is what my friends Chad and Jen Gardner will feel when their baby girl arrives soon.

What better way to cozy up than with a classic bonnet. It's a tad on the large size. I'm hoping that they'll find a special use for it when she is big enough to wear it. Dress up. Old trunks. Attics. And a pretty peach bonnet with chocolate satin ribbon...

I learned a lot through this little gem. More cabling. Sewing knitting seams. Picot edging (the adorable little baubles along the bottom edge). The yarn was salvaged (again) but this one is special. It came from France. Imagine...the 1950's, mango-colored yarn. Delish! It's like sorbet!

The only two things left to do is to: 1. Block it and 2. Wrap it in some sort of Parisian paper with some chording or ribbon. Perhaps a small hat box. The pattern was found in a book called: Luxury Yarn One-Skein Wonders Edited by Judith Durant.