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5 DIY Techniques for Creating Productive Vegetable Gardening Beds

By: Matt allison May 22, 2013

 DIY Veggie Bed Techniques

When planning out your vegetable beds you’re presented with a plethora of options, my hope is that over the course of this post I’ll be able to unpack a few of them, helping you find a solution that best suits both your needs… Continue Reading

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Weeknight Meal Recipe: Pea and Feta Frittata With A Green Salad

By: Matt allison May 17, 2013


Pea & Feta Frittata With A Green Salad

One of the favorite things to make with fresh Spring peas is this frittata dish, served with a fresh garden salad, edible flowers and topped with pea shoots. It the perfect lunch, or early dinner. 

Ingredients (Serves 4)

    •    12 oz peas (shelled)
    •    8 eggs
    •    Salt
    •    Pepper
    •    1 tbsp olive oil
    •    2 tbsp butter
    •    8 green onions (trimmed &… Continue Reading

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How To: Make These Cute Cress Cup Planters

By: Matt allison May 15, 2013

How To Make These Cute Cress Cup Planters

How cute are these! Bring some character into your home this Spring by planting up a few of these DIY cress cup planters. You'll find it hard not to smile everytime you look at them.

DIY – Cress Cups With A Face via By Wilma

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Weeknight Meal Recipe: Grilled Chicken Salad with Chunky Guacamole

By: Matt allison May 10, 2013

Grilled Chicken Salad with Chunky Guacamole

This dish is one our favorite Spring time meals, it's light, quick to make and packed full of… Continue Reading

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10 Small Space Container and Herb Garden Ideas

By: Matt allison May 08, 2013

Growing your own herbs is incredibly satisfying. Not only do they take up very little space, they take your cooking to new heights as you start experiment with different flavor profiles, you can even read our guide to choosing your ownContinue Reading

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Weeknight Meal Recipe: Cheesy Mac & Cheese

By: Matt allison May 03, 2013

Cheesy Mac & Cheese

Spring's in the air bringing the promise of seasonal vegetables, try this fresh approach to an old favourite, mixing up with leeks, fresh tomatoes and a selection of rich, creamy cheeses and summer… Continue Reading

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Make It: Easy Geometric Cake Toppers

By: Matt allison May 01, 2013


I have a bit of a crush on geometric shapes, combine that with my love of paint dipping and you've got a perfect combo, want to triple… Continue Reading

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Eye Candy: Cool Gallery Walls in Homes

By: Matt allison Apr 24, 2013

I've always been deeply attracted to gallery walls. Their presence in a home immediately draws me in; the artwork an extension and reflection of a home's… Continue Reading

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Roundup: 10 Inexpensive DIY Art & Picture Frame Ideas

By: Matt allison Apr 19, 2013

Framing your artworks can become quite costly when you add it all up, but take a peek at these inexpensive options that won't break the bank AND provide attractive ways of displaying your prized… Continue Reading

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How To: Turn a Pizza Box into a Laptop Stand

By: Matt allison Apr 17, 2013

Every wondered what to do with that empty pizza box? Look no further, assuming of course the double crust, extra cheese you ordered hasn't left an unsightly mess inside. I love this upcycling project, all you need is a ruler, box cutter, pencil and stapler. Have fun!

Laptop stand made from a Pizza box via Behance

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