Friday, December 31, 2010

{my favourite projects of 2010}

Hard to believe another year has flown by!

 It has been an exciting year - I have met many wonderful friends through blogging and have had some of my projects featured in some amazing blogs and websites.  

A big thank-you to all my followers and friends that read my humble blog, it makes my day when you leave such encouraging comments. 

There will also be a few changes in the new year at hodge:podge, my new blog header is getting some final tweaks and should be up in the next week or so and I plan on launching a new series, so Canadian, eh? where I feature and/or interview various Canadian bloggers, designers, artists, and etsy sellers. I hope to have the first feature in a few weeks! Stay tuned....

But....

We can't end 2010 without re-visiting some of my favourite DIY projects from this past year.


{January}


 Taking a thrift store lamp from gram to glam....



{February}

Recently this tutorial was featured on Adventures in Renovating a Brooklyn Limestone.



{March}

Not much happened as I spent 2 weeks in Hawaii with our eldest daughter's track team. 

I know life is rough.


{April}



{May}

Monogrammed a small chair just for my niece.


and had the pleasure of getting together with local design bloggers at the quaint Little White House Cafe in Fort Langley


{June}

Transformed a junkstore mirror with a little spray paint.


{August}

Made subway/eyechart art for my son's room.


{September}

Created an art wall in my eldest daughter's room.


{October}



{November}



{December}

No exciting DIY projects but instead had a few projects featured on various blogs and
enjoyed getting our home ready for Christmas.


Wishing you all a prosperous and blessed New Year!

and
and

Year End .. It's a Wrap

Then end of another year and decade brings the occupants of The Thrifty Garden Home pondering all that took place .. and wondering what the new year ahead will bring.  2010 was a good year all in all.  Here are the goals I listed a year ago for 2010 with results in gold:


drinking in the view from the front porch rocker .. with a blanket, of course!
  1. never take my hungry children grocery shopping ... a given on a tight budget!
  2. take my own reusable grocery bags WITH me instead of leaving them at home or in the car trunk ... about 1/3 successful ;(
  3. grow, can, preserve, freeze enough food to last from summer to summer ... not quite there yet .. but 50% of what we eat is from our garden and a local farm
  4. purchase no out of season ... grown out of country produce ... this was easier than I thought
  5. buy local and organic when possible ... this was easier during the growing season .. I canned from our garden and the local farm
  6. buy only local farm meats (Thanks to watching the movie Food, Inc.;) ... 90 % of our meat comes from a local North Idaho organic ranch
  7. use my crock pot more often ... not sure why this was a goal since I'm a homebody and don't know how many people will be eating with us until it's time to start dinner
  8. plant only open pollinated, organic, heirloom veggie seeds ... this was mostly accomplished
  9. use no toxic products in the garden or for cleaning purposes ... I personally did not buy any ready made cleaners or toxic yard/garden 'tonics' .. can't say the same for hubby ... he buys a small bottle of spray cleaner... needs a little bit more education (nagging) to get him on board
Mrs. Mac on a little trek 12/30/2010
I  hope to have some new goals written up for 2011 this next week .. a fresh new month and year and decade on the calendar page.  What about you?  Got any big thrifty/green goals for the new year? 

Happy New Year!







What a way to end years of Turquoise (thank you, Pantone!) End glamorous Paris apartment owned by the Perrin family featured in the January issue of Harper's Bazaar. With the help of interior designer Shahan Minassian, pair developed a "jewel" on the left bank, bringing the blues of water and natural sea Such opulence is a match made in heaven for those who are responsible for some very luxurious handbags! How would it be surprising to see a gala New Year in one of those dresses? " For interviews and images in this exquisite home, chief of Harper's Bazaar!

Thank you all make this year better than ever. I'm so excited for 2011 and the world of blogs, and the "real life". I wish you a fantastic New Year's party! Stay safe, especially here in Minnesota! See you next year! ;)

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Suzanne Käsler


First! My heart beats a little 'faster when I look at this to-die-room of my favorite designer Suzanne Käsler and also on the January issue of Veranda. This room is in Greenwich, Connecticut Home Photos Thibault Jeanson is an elegant and tranquil, filled with the right amount of beautiful colors, patterns and designs. Nancy Corzine bench covered in Cowtan & Tout fabric is fab-u-Lous!

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Modern Minimalist House

Modern Minimalist House With Green Garden
Beautiful Modern Minimalist House
Elegant Living Room
Luxury Beverly Modern Minimalist House
Luxury Modern Minimalist House
Elegant Modern Minimalist House
Beautiful Living Room
Simple Modern Minimalist House
Glasses Modern Minimalist House

Ashley Goforth







I like simple, clean lines and muted color palette of the rooms in Houston and interior designer Ashley Goforth. Each is timeless and classic ... and incredibly comfortable. I am especially fond of beds. Fluffy pillows and duvets are calling my name today! To verify the best interiors of Ashley, visit their website here!

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Baby Bedrooms

For you all,if you will have a child and confuse to find bedroom for your child. I give you some idea about it and I show to you many kinds of Baby Bedrooms. Let's check it...

Elegant Baby Bedroom
Pink Baby Bedroom
Cute Baby Bedroom With Cute Wallpaper
Gilly Baby Bedroom With Completely Pink
Blue Baby Bedroom
Funny Baby Bedroom With Two Bed
Luxury Baby Bedroom
Sweetly Baby Bedroom
Simple Baby Bedroom

Big House

The big house is a large residential building. Who don't like it? I think every one like it. And there are various of big house.....

Beautiful Big House
Elegant Big House
Old Big House
Big House with Large Garden
Luxury Big House
Amazing Big House
Good Looking Big House
Nice Big House with Little Garden