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We do this all the time. YoNella, to prevent pooling the tile at the bottom of the niche is set at a slight slope to drain any water back into the shower or tub. Doesn't take much of an incline at all for that to be effective.


Shower Niches Between the Studs
5/15/13 4:16 PM

Good question, SUNSPOT42. Galvanized metal is dipped in zinc. Zinc is not harmful to humans in the kind of quantity, if any that might end up in the edibles. I think it was good you brought this up, though. If there was something very acidic in the soil it might start to break down the zinc and metal in an unhealthy way, but hopefully that is not the case here.


Tiffanie's Small Space Gutter Garden My Great Outdoors
6/1/12 1:38 PM

I can't hold my tongue any longer.

KMK355, I made these. My kids are 2 1/2 and 6 1/2 years old, and they love to use them, and NEITHER of them tried to take a bite of one. Guess what? Kids like round, fun shapes, folks, especially if they can color with them.

We cleaned out our art closet, had a ton of crayons besides the ones we already use, and did this. It was fun!


Homemade Donut Crayons corner blog
5/23/12 2:52 PM

Follow up: Ours worked! We found a nest with our yarn bits in it (over two years since we hung it, but still)!

http://bloggingcornerblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/for-birds-urban-nest_15.html


Winter Project: Make A Bird Nest Helper
5/15/12 3:45 PM

This is a great list, will be coming back to reference it soon, I'm sure!

We made Lillet Rose and Blood and Sands at a cocktail party a few weeks ago. People were crazy about the Blood and Sands. Not sure how springy they are though!


15 Fresh, Simple Cocktails for Spring Recipes from The Kitchn
5/8/12 1:16 AM

I love this. I saw in Martha Stewart magazine one time how to make a cover for food (like a cheese platter) being served outdoors using painted terra cotta pots and some cord or rope. I always loved that idea, and this one is great, too!


How To Make Robin's Terra Cotta Pot Pendant Lamps
4/12/12 4:06 PM

Wow, I love this BOX itself. It's awesome.

I submitted an idea here in January to spark a discussion on what are good foods to bring to parents of newborns, based on my blog post on the subject (linked below). I can't wait to read through all these comments and get some new ideas.

http://bloggingcornerblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/menu-bringing-food-to-parents-of.html


The New Baby Taco Box
3/22/12 9:53 PM

Hi "Really?",
I'm Tiffanie, and those are my shelves. While I agree with you on many of your points, I want to point out that 1) I don't think Richard (the author) and I are necessarily promoting making your shelves out of laminate materials, the idea is that many folks out there might not act on improving their spaces for fear of it not being perfect or right. 2) I don't know about you, but I don't own a car and almost never drive. I walk to and from school with my two kids 25 minutes each way, twice a day. My local hardware store used to carry pine boards, but now only carries laminate, and will cut it for me so I can carry home with a toddler on my back. It happens also to match the 15 linear feet of p-lam counters I'm already forced to live with. And finally, 3) if you take a look at my daughter's bedroom renovation, linked above, you'll see that while I'm not perfect, I did use many recycled items (files and a door for husband's desk, old crates for the room divider), as well as Plan Toys wooden kitchen elements, which use natural dyes and are made of wood. I am surprised that 4 sq. ft. of shelving and 24 screw holes would set you off so much, but you are obviously a champion for the environment, so I appreciate that.


Keeping Things in Perspective Corner Blog
3/22/12 12:07 PM

Oooh, what's the deadline? We'll be replanting our gutter garden next week during spring break!


Share Your Garden, Outside Space or Project
3/21/12 4:17 PM

I recently did a post on cooking with our kids (they start young here) and all because of our piano bench. It's a brilliant way (if not exactly aesthetically pleasing) for the kids to be able to sidle up to the counter anytime they want and help out.

Please check it out:
http://bloggingcornerblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/on-bench-cooking-with-kids.html


Small Hands, Big Help: Practical Tips for Cooking with Kids
Guest Post by Sarah Pinneo

2/7/12 3:06 PM

I was so excited to make one of these with my kids when I saw this (we get way too many oranges from our CSA), and then I read the first comment and realized that the squirrels (and raccoons) would ruin them. Boo.


Weekend Projects: Easy-Peasy DIY Natural Bird Feeders
Roundup

2/3/12 1:26 AM

I really like how the bed walls hit the ceiling and the crown trim around the perimeter really makes that top bunk feel like its own little room.


Charlie & Henry's Shared Bedroom
Kids Tour

2/1/12 1:46 AM

Beautiful!


MillerGoodman's New FaceMaker
1/30/12 1:16 PM

Beautifully done!


Best Kids Parties: Japanese Theme
My Party

1/26/12 7:43 PM

Here's a fantastic ABC print from Australian Draw!Pilgrim. Comes in a few different "colorways":

http://www.etsy.com/listing/54557413/pre-order-alphabet-poster-print-in


10 by 10: ABC Prints To Start Off the Year
1/19/12 5:16 PM

Isn't that interesting, that the popularity of the chevron may be related to the Missoni by Target line. Interesting...could be!

While I am a big fan of bunting and it's nostalgic feeling (even though it's not my nostalgia, we didn't use it when I was little), it is showing up EVERYWHERE (including my house). It's just ubiquitous, too "twee", but still, I can't resist.

I would love for people who didn't see my daughter's room when it was featured here in November to stop over and see what we did with some Ikea spice drawers and old crates!

http://bloggingcornerblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/her-room.html


In Vogue: Biggest Kids Decor Trends
1/17/12 6:57 PM

I picked a few of those up at a little shop in Troy, NY when visiting old architecture school friends in the winter of 2010 and have given them as gifts, to much delight! I am sad to report that ours hasn't seen much action, but that is surely due to our urban location and species of backyard birds. They are brilliant!


Winter Project: Make A Bird Nest Helper
1/3/12 3:08 PM

MamaHolt, thank you! You made my day!


Stella's Room or Daddy's Office? Both!
Shared Room Tour

12/4/11 2:15 PM

Hi honeyhaze. Those pieces are by Plan Toys.


Stella's Room or Daddy's Office? Both!
Shared Room Tour

11/30/11 1:48 PM

Thank you so much for all your kind comments. I was honestly worried that it would be very unimpressive compared to some super fantastic looking rooms I've seen here lately. It's been a fun few days having this up here and I appreciate all the feedback!


Stella's Room or Daddy's Office? Both!
Shared Room Tour

11/26/11 5:46 PM