“Time to get the cows!” was a daily battle cry in the summers of my childhood. Every afternoon, one of us was sent to the pasture where the milk cows were grazing to herd them to the barn for the second milking of the day.
Building on last week’s Let’s Talk Shades blog post, I’d like to jump right into my latest upcycled maker project. This was a dramatic makeover—from dowdy, outdated, thrift-store discard to glamorous, look-at-me, decorative accent lamp. Here’s a quick look at the before and after.
There will be no throwing shade in today’s blog post. Instead let’s talk about shades… lampshades that is!
Agritourism, the business of engaging, entertaining and educating visitors on farms and in other agricultural settings, is a growing trend. According to the experts, the global agritourism market size reached 65.6 billion USD in 2023 and is expected to grow by 11.45% over the next 8 years. This significant growth is attributed to the increasing demand for immersive travel experiences and the rising awareness of local food sources.
Next time you step outside with a refreshing, cold drink and a pitcher full of refills, you may want to consider protecting that pitcher with a simple, beaded net cover. These covers, traditionally called “jug covers”, serve to keep out insects and other unwanted elements.
There’s something incredibly appealing about bistro seating. Perhaps it’s the promise of spending time out of doors for a leisurely cup of coffee, a refreshing cold drink or a light meal. Or perhaps it’s the memory of dining alfresco in the charmingly, compact space of a European sidewalk café.