Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Sea-inspired Items for Your Home



Just when I thought I was a year over decorative coral items, I found a pattern to make this adorable knitted coral doohickey on Etsy by jpolka. Too cute!

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Coat One in the Making of Cottage Indigo Blue



Imagine my delight when I discovered I could paint my faded powerblue vinyl siding a deep indigo (it's actually darker than pictured). If you haven't heard already, Sherwin Williams offers "VinylSafe(R) technology" that allows you to paint vinyl in shades that normally would cause buckling with regular paint. This color is "Indigo Batik"--it's supposed to be a one-coat application, but the color is so deep that I'll probably have to do two and a half. After 3 days spent on a rickety ladder, I was able to paint one coat on the upper front and one side wall. Yes, the white skirting will be changed and new shutters to come! Progressing and to be continued!