Gardening Video - Tips for Gardening in Small Spaces

Irwin Weiner ASID - We bought metal planters from Portugal at a Bucks County archetectural salvage store, filled them up with potting soil, and have been planting herbs and veggies on our patio for the past few years. Every so often we'll throw in handfuls of Dr. Earth organic fertilizer to keep nutrients chugging along in each planter (these closed eco systems need boosts on a regular basis). And the results have been rewarding. Last year we planted rainbow chard and purple basil along with other herbs - chives to Italian parsley.

This year we're planting green zebra and cherokee heirloom tomatoes, lemon thyme, nasturtium, rosemary, basil, parsley, and tarragon ... sticking to a great salad theme. Today's featured video will help bring out the gardener in you. Even if you don't have a large yard, e.g., you live in a small urban apartment, you can still garden in a small space and have a manageable time of it. We're all busy adults, so let's follow tips for making life and leisure time easier and more productive. Extra features: click on each of the two photos in this article to get some great container gardening tips and inspiration. 

Bonus

Click here to read our friend Linda Grasso's gardening quest - How Can I Find Perfect Heirloom Tomatoes? Find the best varieties for taste, growing ability, and yield!

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Interior Design Video - Making Handmade Modern Furniture

Irwin Weiner ASID - The process of making fine furniture fascinates me. That's why I loved today's featured video showcasing the Edwin Blue company and the thought and process behing making their handmade modern furniture.

Individual materials are crafted to their minimalistic best; hey, it's not everyone's look, but if you're truly into sleek, contemporary, and barely-ornamented furnishings, the Edwin Blue off-the-shelf and custom furniture line is probably just right for you.

Bonus

Click here for Classics in Contemporary Bedroom Furniture.

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Tabletop Decorating - Under the Sea Children's Themed Party

Katie Berger - I have a 3 1/2 year old daughter who is obsessed with The Little Mermaid (not to mention every other Disney Princess). She covets her Ariel doll and sleeps with it every night. She is her mother's child because she has already started planning her birthday party (it's in June, just so you know ... not next week!). I thought I'd step away from weddings for a while and focus on an Under the Sea themed little girls birthday celebration ... and the idea that Emma is running with for her party. Oh my, I have a lot of work ahead of me....

The following photos and amazing idea comes from Courtney Dial at one of my favorite blogs, Pizzazzerie. 

Click here for a direct link to the Under the Sea party blog for complete details ... and trust me - there are plenty of gorgeous details.

I hope you enjoy the following photos and can dream along with my little Emma about her ideal birthday party! (In the meantime, adapt as many ideas as you can for wonderful tabletop presentations.)

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Do-It-Yourself Video - Garage Storage Solutions

Irwin Weiner ASID - I've instigated a complete overhaul and painting of my garage this spring, and this video from The Family Handyman (they're our special focus this week on Design2Share) has inspired me to add some shelving storage solutions to take care of all my garage clutter. If your garage looks like the photo below - or worse - it's time to take charge and create needed storage solutions.

The shelving solutions in this video are from EZ Stud Rack (click on the link for more information). Also click on this link for how-to information on building even more Garage Storage Systems. 

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