Water Spigot Coat Rack

Hello...it's Ali from House Vintage back again with another fun DIY project.  This project only takes a few hours and shouldn't cost much money.  By utilizing salvaged materials, you can make a coat rack.

The supplies you will need are:

Water spigot knobs are easy to find at flea markets and usually cost a few dollars.  They can also be found on Etsy.  My pile has been collected over time, as I would find them out thrifting.  The wood board was a leftover scrap.  If you don't have any scrap wood around, you can buy this already precut at the hardware store.  They come in a variety of lengths.  Pick the right size for your space.

Rusty knobs were painted with several thin coats of spray paint.  I also added some stain to enhance the tone of the wooden board. Remember to always paint and stain in a well ventilated area.

Decide how many knobs you would like your coat rack to have.  Four worked well on my board.  I used a yard stick to make sure they were evenly spaced.   The knobs are then screwed into the board, from the front.  The thickness of the board and the knob will determine the size of screw to use.  I also added a plastic spacer and/or washer to allow for space behind the knob where items can hang.  Each of my knobs had a different depth, so you may have to use a different configuration on each.  I also didn't pre-drill my holes, but if you are using a wood that splits easily, you may opt to do that.

Find a place that could use some extra organization or storage, and hang it up.  Your salvaged coat rack is done!

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Thanks Ali! I love the color and character of this coat rack! It would be great as a towel rack in a bathroom too! 

Decorating with Succulents

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I was excited to be invited by Home Depot to attend one of their Do-it Herself Workshops. This one was on succulents and they demonstrated how to plant them in containers for indoors. I was shocked at how easy it was! I collected the supplies in store, went on the hunt for the perfect out of the box containers, and created this...

I am in LOVE with it! I always say I should have lived in simpler times and this takes me back to the time of fresh cream on the farm and homemade gravy for Sunday dinners.

Now going back to the workshop, she demonstrated how to create a pot of succulents like in the picture below. 

This is actually one of the ones she created, I was lucky enough to be one of the winners and got to take it home. Isn't it happy in my living room? I love the modern day terra cotta! They have some adorable pots at Home Depot.

So how to make a succulent arrangement of your own?

SUPPLIES:

• Miracle Gro Cactus, Palm and Citrus Soil
• Container of Your Choice
• Succulent Plants
• Water
• Small Bristle Brush (like a paint brush)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Fill your container most of the way full packing the soil tight and leaving about an inch at the top. 

2.  Break up the roots of your succulents and add to container using a variety of heights and colors to add interest. Press them in firmly and add additional soil where needed.

3. Use the bristle brush to brush off any stray soil bits lodged in the succulents or around the rim of your container.

4. Water them generously as you would any newly moved plant. 

5. Succulents hold water in their leaves. They rarely need to be watered, probably only once every 2-3 weeks. So ignore them for the most part and when they start to dry out a bit and that is when you should water them. 

I can't wait to try out more succulent arrangements! They are so easy and low maintenance which is perfect for me!

I'm looking forward to more Do-It Herself Workshops as well! The next two on the agenda are build your own Adirondack chair and learn to install bathroom faucets and vanities. So awesome right?! And free! Love it.

Shabby Apple Giveaway

I got a fun little surprise in the mail just in time for Mother's Day. Shabby Apple (I am an affiliate) sent me their At First Sight dress. It was so fun to have something nice and new to wear to church for Mother's Day. The hubs was kind enough to do a mini photo shoot beforehand. This was the first shot he got!

I adore the rich color of the dress and the length is perfect. I love the look of the wrap dress with the ruffles and bow. It is dressed up and girly without being stuffy. My only complaint is the liner near the neck tends to unfold and peak out. Nothing that can't be easily fixed with an iron, clothing tape or simple stitching.

There are so many dresses over at Shabby Apple that I just love!

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10 Creative Cash Graduation Gifts

With Graduation right around the corner I've had graduation gifts on the mind. I like to give cash so they can use it on whatever they need, but I like to fancy it up with a little more than a card. That led to this search and collection of creative cash graduation gifts. Who knew cash could be so cool?!

Dollar Diplomas from A Little Tipsy

Soda Bottle from Its Written on the Wall

In Case of Emergency from Create My Event

Money Badge from Just Something I Made

Graduate Bottle from Fave Crafts

Chocolate box from Life as a Mom

Graduation Cap Box from Crafts Unleashed

Your Hard Work has Paid Off from eighteen25

Money Leis from Honeysuckle on the Vine

$2 Bill Pad from Instructables