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GARDENING: Spring at Rogers Gardens, Newport Beach

GARDENING: Spring at Rogers Gardens, Newport Beach

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28Mar2011

Making a Ruler Box!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrA6w1CBet9BtBGffEKeaH2cucPSlwgBT0TNDpkZXFKv9Fc6HcthGO90RaDhbzQd-oXDFFD26hyphenhypheneKchUeas-s7RFSZYgphSIZIx2jalKsx-2ErQW0IqxN97A0xujDFmSXegkdBKvmhbak/s1600/100_3080.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrA6w1CBet9BtBGffEKeaH2cucPSlwgBT0TNDpkZXFKv9Fc6HcthGO90RaDhbzQd-oXDFFD26hyphenhypheneKchUeas-s7RFSZYgphSIZIx2jalKsx-2ErQW0IqxN97A0xujDFmSXegkdBKvmhbak/s320/100_3080.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKcoA8-OJoCqjZz26-LOS5ew0roohuQSGYerxf5YtFyMaBNRZr9wUqIJ-VtRBGJGgaUOSTMnNKIwYc4iyGzJoORyj2qg2DFb-8D6VSGXwFDzD4C3uLr-yCEA_EwwgoFC3XZ50fVwgYdHY/s1600/100_3081.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKcoA8-OJoCqjZz26-LOS5ew0roohuQSGYerxf5YtFyMaBNRZr9wUqIJ-VtRBGJGgaUOSTMnNKIwYc4iyGzJoORyj2qg2DFb-8D6VSGXwFDzD4C3uLr-yCEA_EwwgoFC3XZ50fVwgYdHY/s320/100_3081.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq4zLcBu4YFJtgxbm0CjCcN48lcSrJD0Er40rhjy9wZQROX3ZGv8w2c_r2fnhac3K38pT3eckrkk7iJmSliAIHKwxLxOEmkJnPTGjC6ahus6j5nqbV_2fzBwavpvUqsJxsmi48AsjF6M8/s1600/100_3083.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq4zLcBu4YFJtgxbm0CjCcN48lcSrJD0Er40rhjy9wZQROX3ZGv8w2c_r2fnhac3K38pT3eckrkk7iJmSliAIHKwxLxOEmkJnPTGjC6ahus6j5nqbV_2fzBwavpvUqsJxsmi48AsjF6M8/s320/100_3083.jpg" /></a></div>After seeing the cute-as-a-button ruler box that Layla Palmer at <a href="http://theletteredcottage.com/">The Lettered Cottage</a> included in her beautiful <a href="http://theletteredcottage.net/decorating-for-spring">spring mantel</a>, I knew I just had to make one for myself.  It only took about an hour and cost around $3 since I already had most of what I needed.<br /><br />To start, I determined the size I wanted the box to be.  I decided on 14 inches in length and 3 1/2 inches in depth.  I took a yardstick that I already had from Lowes and cut two 14 inch long pieces from it using a saw.  For the bottom of the box, I picked up a piece of pine craft wood at Lowes measuring 1/4 inch in thickness and 3 1/2 inches in depth x 36 inches in length for around three bucks.  Using a saw, I cut it to match the same length of the two pieces of yardstick I cut earlier.  I attached the two yardstick pieces to the top of the flat side of the craft wood using wood glue and let dry.  This is the front and back of your box.  Be sure to wipe off any excess glue.<br /><br />For the end pieces, I measured the distance from the inside of the yardstick pieces and cut accordingly to make the two ends using the remainder of the craft wood, attaching with wood glue.  Tip: always measure twice and cut once!  I did the same for the two divider sections inside the box.<br /><br />After letting the box dry, I sanded off any excess glue residue.  I wanted the box to have an aged, imperfect look to it so I mixed together a couple of stains that I already had, Minwax Gunstock and Special Walnut, using an old rag.  Voila!  An adorable little ruler box that makes me smile!  I'm still new to the blogging world so I apologize for not having photos of each step in the process.  Oops!  I promise to have plenty of photos of my next project.  Stay tuned for my side porch redo before and after photos!  Have a great day all!<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://theletteredcottage.net/how-to-make-pillows" title="The Lettered Cottage"><img alt="The Lettered Cottage" src="http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj29/LaylaPalmer/How%20To/How_To_Linky_Button.jpg" style="border:none;" /></a></div>

Making a Ruler Box!

After seeing the cute-as-a-button ruler box that Layla Palmer at The Lettered Cottage included in her beautiful spring mantel, I knew I just had to make one for myself. It only took about an hour and cost around $3 since I already had most of what I needed.To start, I determined the size I wanted t…

27Mar2011

A Home for the Girls

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A Home for the Girls

Last fall we purchased two baby Rhode Island Red chicks to raise for our own organic, free range eggs. When I was a child, my grandma had chickens roaming around her yard just as happy as they could be and since then I have always wanted to own a couple of my own. Now, we finally do and let me te…

25Mar2011

Welcome!

Welcome!

Hi there! Welcome to Our Vintage Home Love. I'm new to the blog world so I'm learning as I go. I hope to have a new post up shortly. Check back soon!…

25Mar2011

FLORAL DESIGN: Rogers Gardens, Newport Beach

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglcfSP74qfeo9cQdRlm0Q3b4kLnVxOSNGkD-y02YwIPS5OwH1l7IalQwFoVLgK_5640jhc1AZexTNu4eEGRbI9NG4FydJGQ7mLf0imm0YHD7-Kb-YBhFobnMLEbFr2MXOOerCvCPN4PH_J/s1600/IMG_1417.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300px" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglcfSP74qfeo9cQdRlm0Q3b4kLnVxOSNGkD-y02YwIPS5OwH1l7IalQwFoVLgK_5640jhc1AZexTNu4eEGRbI9NG4FydJGQ7mLf0imm0YHD7-Kb-YBhFobnMLEbFr2MXOOerCvCPN4PH_J/s400/IMG_1417.JPG" width="400px"></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Rogers Gardens held their Spring event </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">and the kick off of their wedding and floral studio this past weekend.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">For you who are not familiar with South Orange County, </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Rogers Gardens is a high-end nursery and gift shop </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">located near Fashion Island in Newport Beach, California.  </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">The grounds are beautiful with mature plantings and pristine specimens for sale.<br><br /><br><br /></div></div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2011/03/spring-garden-time.html#more">Read more »</a>

FLORAL DESIGN: Rogers Gardens, Newport Beach

Rogers Gardens held their Spring event and the kick off of their wedding and floral studio this past weekend.For you who are not familiar with South Orange County, Rogers Gardens is a high-end nursery and gift shop located near Fashion Island in Newport Beach, California. The grounds are beautiful …

22Mar2011

HOME DECOR: My Happy Place

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Design makes me happy.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Can't help it, </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />just does.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I have an archive of photos</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />because a picture is worth 1,000 words</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSUjZLVJAeSjqhBH-puJy_9l4Sai26ytAdFPBf1A88FT5UmSskklwaoK_v0s_ScKZLrpV3y4PA5b9_7xuIg7asdogeQkafCKMfH9AEFFaPzWyYNlMlBIq6YZnH2leo97TupJZcAMLSRw9O/s1600/0d5bd364888f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSUjZLVJAeSjqhBH-puJy_9l4Sai26ytAdFPBf1A88FT5UmSskklwaoK_v0s_ScKZLrpV3y4PA5b9_7xuIg7asdogeQkafCKMfH9AEFFaPzWyYNlMlBIq6YZnH2leo97TupJZcAMLSRw9O/s1600/0d5bd364888f.jpg"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and its easier to show people what you mean</div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />than try to describe it</div><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2011/03/my-happy-place.html#more">Read more »</a>

HOME DECOR: My Happy Place

Design makes me happy.Can't help it, just does.I have an archive of photosbecause a picture is worth 1,000 wordsand its easier to show people what you meanthan try to describe itRead more »…

17Mar2011

HOME DECOR: The Power of a Rug

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">A CHANGE IS GOOD</div><br><br />I recently took advantage of a Pottery Barn sale and changed out my old, tired 8x10 patterned rug for a tightly woven solid colored jute rug of the same size.  <br><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHWrfU_QElsH-NK7hx8G99oBxYl0VBCOIdpR_FXBMEXRAx3YklnYV3xL21k9gcztsOO7wtoBzd2zd8NL6q1h3mKh9ZSSq0eepx7CAE6ZKo-iVInwor9PnvIEU_l4v5QFky5cpaQxrMmsSR/s1600/299+at+pb+solid+sisal+rug+-+tweed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287px" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHWrfU_QElsH-NK7hx8G99oBxYl0VBCOIdpR_FXBMEXRAx3YklnYV3xL21k9gcztsOO7wtoBzd2zd8NL6q1h3mKh9ZSSq0eepx7CAE6ZKo-iVInwor9PnvIEU_l4v5QFky5cpaQxrMmsSR/s320/299+at+pb+solid+sisal+rug+-+tweed.jpg" width="320px"></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">It was a new look for the room and gave it new life.  </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">My husband is still getting used to it - keeps asking me if I love it - I assure him I do.  <br><br /></div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2011/03/freshen-up-for-spring.html#more">Read more »</a>

HOME DECOR: The Power of a Rug

A CHANGE IS GOODI recently took advantage of a Pottery Barn sale and changed out my old, tired 8x10 patterned rug for a tightly woven solid colored jute rug of the same size. It was a new look for the room and gave it new life. My husband is still getting used to it - keeps asking me if I love it …

04Mar2011