heylucy's blog
my list for living greener
By heylucy
Becoming self-sufficient is high on my priority list. So far I've started raising chickens for their eggs, next on the list is a worm bin, for quickly creating rich compost:1. The Can o' Worms looks like just the thing. $99.952. Of course I need a how-to guide. $10.363. I'll also need a stylish compost pail to collect my kitchen scraps that I can carry out to the worm bin. $38.95Total = $149.26By next summer I'll have the best vegetables around, not to mention fresh, organic eggs. Fritatta, anyone? »MORE
Make a Christmas Wreath
By heylucy
Now that Christmas decorating season has begun in earnest, here's a wreath I made for less than $8 in about 20 minutes:I used a wreath form that I already had and a few supplies from the craft store (a package of sheet moss, a little white clip-on bird, 2 holiday berry picks and a little reindeer moss). I just tore the sheet moss into strips wide enough to fit around the wreath form, gluing them in place with my trusty glue gun. When I had about a third of the form left to cover I arranged the berry picks so that... »MORE
Fun Fabric
By heylucy
I'm about to paint my guest house all white inside and I have two built-in (poorly made, but very solid) bookcases which I am using to store fabric and other creative supplies. I want to hang curtains in front of them to cover up the clutter, but I'm having a hard time finding just the right fabric. Because they will be a large portion of the room, covering almost an entire wall, I want something really unique and interesting. My fabric choice will also set the tone for the rest of the decor. I love these Florence Broadhurst prints, but... »MORE
My Happy Weekend Place
By heylucy
I love to sit on the porch on chilly weekend mornings in my pj's and fuzzy robe with a good book or some knitting and a cup of hot chocolate. The wicker loveseat was found on the side of the road with a 'free' sign on it. I gave it a fresh coat of paint. The rug was a Home Depot steal, only $20! »MORE
