DIY projects for the home.

<div style="text-align: center;">Need a spring project? Here are a few cute ideas you could try making to jazz up your home!<br />Happy Monday, friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9V2ePKmUk8BqGsSJJh5KJhIRVD5BEcD2u1XdYmijCBUdfb4Dq14eWs9cxTFV37Ws7VjqTwzDuiAD3zGbx9dOsNo0Vze4PmPo8karx0uwNW_dpoAh_OLxq44yDisYUcHQcRuUWahkklTI/s1600/31823d135a58c827ab6e93a324f635f6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9V2ePKmUk8BqGsSJJh5KJhIRVD5BEcD2u1XdYmijCBUdfb4Dq14eWs9cxTFV37Ws7VjqTwzDuiAD3zGbx9dOsNo0Vze4PmPo8karx0uwNW_dpoAh_OLxq44yDisYUcHQcRuUWahkklTI/s1600/31823d135a58c827ab6e93a324f635f6.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">How adorable is this rustic <a href="http://themerrythought.com/diy/diy-hanging-table/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">DIY hanging table</span></a>? I definitely want to make this.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3lDAeERJwGTAngzJ9PIhSfh1i4aMPZ67sgm6BI11AQ4Aip-x23o2u1Et6IZzaTHlrnLtDfHxJYzUD9z7F032pHnQTYCf6NcnEMIHvOsM2yMNURh3HODM5D0GzhyphenhypheneexiIlCyGbY-guZJg/s1600/DIYteatins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3lDAeERJwGTAngzJ9PIhSfh1i4aMPZ67sgm6BI11AQ4Aip-x23o2u1Et6IZzaTHlrnLtDfHxJYzUD9z7F032pHnQTYCf6NcnEMIHvOsM2yMNURh3HODM5D0GzhyphenhypheneexiIlCyGbY-guZJg/s1600/DIYteatins.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Need a cute alternative to regular pots? <a href="http://houseandhome.com/design/diy-tea-tin-herbs" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Try planting your herbs inside of old tea tins.</span></a> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipScYwO8y3zFM7i_R7A0dW1cZVicghyW1bGFDgaTeK_biWeuyqAhMd0p7Xo_un7YDhFPWWfp4t9fI1JPQp_6yigyrIcJaNaSR0ATNnNykLKZkEZ93_ppOIN-bRmDai3S404S6D5_1F_Bw/s1600/4c72e273bd80ff142322c845bb2ff854.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipScYwO8y3zFM7i_R7A0dW1cZVicghyW1bGFDgaTeK_biWeuyqAhMd0p7Xo_un7YDhFPWWfp4t9fI1JPQp_6yigyrIcJaNaSR0ATNnNykLKZkEZ93_ppOIN-bRmDai3S404S6D5_1F_Bw/s1600/4c72e273bd80ff142322c845bb2ff854.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This <a href="http://www.afabulousfeteblog.com/2012/04/sack-lunch.html?m=1" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">DIY canvas bag</span></a> would make the perfect lunch bag or a cute hostess gift at a dinner party.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1F_PkW0vy_ZVuER-IxRf41ZeVwdswOkGq0ZVkg5EMWgbo1lIIaf4wZVrT8RmSqouf-e1jP2FJ3RLX2Ld_Dj0BnPlyY5Y72iFBX2UOAmJ6gvhRsA5wn17NGrU6PQ_o0j4zHtnpi2jCMXk/s1600/af0f06ce3f64f5ecb75b7262558fe85e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1F_PkW0vy_ZVuER-IxRf41ZeVwdswOkGq0ZVkg5EMWgbo1lIIaf4wZVrT8RmSqouf-e1jP2FJ3RLX2Ld_Dj0BnPlyY5Y72iFBX2UOAmJ6gvhRsA5wn17NGrU6PQ_o0j4zHtnpi2jCMXk/s1600/af0f06ce3f64f5ecb75b7262558fe85e.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.designmom.com/2013/11/the-perfect-gift-etched-wooden-spoons/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">DIY etched wooden spoons</span></a>: A great way to jazz up boring kitchen utensils. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhusd4su59xDAMDXawZRxdeMOFjXBkoy2_tnYEOnDKaXtBdat1qVOUipU3QG4R0xqQuwkvTt1w9EtKYk5gU5-xMNi1BophoEg_ewJnHkkvOinyHz4P4cRSUaZdNYVRfVQuh5Z9FRarNdPE/s1600/885362cd9f1bc513ec8679d4ffb1b6ad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhusd4su59xDAMDXawZRxdeMOFjXBkoy2_tnYEOnDKaXtBdat1qVOUipU3QG4R0xqQuwkvTt1w9EtKYk5gU5-xMNi1BophoEg_ewJnHkkvOinyHz4P4cRSUaZdNYVRfVQuh5Z9FRarNdPE/s1600/885362cd9f1bc513ec8679d4ffb1b6ad.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> How incredible is this <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2012/10/diy-project-fallen-branch-floor-lamp.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">DIY floor lamp</span></a> made from a branch?</div></div>

DIY projects for the home.

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Long weekend love.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's Friday and it's beautiful out, so naturally we're in a good mood! We have been busy transforming the studio, giving everything a fresh couple of coats, and it's looking pretty darn incredible, if we do say so ourselves! Do you have any fun plans for the weekend? It's a long weekend for us, and we are going to a show tonight and then back to paint more window trim and baseboards over the next couple of days. We hope you have a fun and safe weekend, whatever you're up to!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.behance.net/gallery/Optimus-Block-Party-17/4611105" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE7_hVMFK0PBIltDwel2AbaczE8pgvWPgFnp01abnXBf-UgSl1qMh295pBXD0BOqQkUT3i9ndCFF2RmC4PyZGCczXE9kkIWgb8j0NeYjJYq6QqlXaQF-xnFU6BcQKG3v5PrynelclzT2s/s1600/cerveza.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.behance.net/gallery/Optimus-Block-Party-17/4611105" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">A nice manicure and a cold beer</span></a>...what could possibly be better?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thegoodvibe.co/image/81059380634" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIkBTP3Le3yCsN28uIHfQTk8c0NVCo30tpC-dMOvglYCeDDrN01IhW6DdrVXZpISAbWs3qCV7Zo-tbpw0VjTGmK1Plt4PnfOBudKJAnr1EEOHvT3koZ_MLje9gb5SJ1LfzVi5sY5gLjmk/s1600/in_the_mood.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wouldn't <a href="http://thegoodvibe.co/image/81059380634" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">that</span></a> be nice...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://joythebaker.com/2014/04/pistachio-crusted-asparagus-with-feta/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBG4p8yuBMBon6KoT1YlgnJ1GQJMa49ZZaQuRuGXskQb8a5HweX9A3HH5UCzf1cgBFTjEnw3XjIM2mMMPaPCQfzPBrFVTQog08zA4c1Z5onjEas0B729VKgyc2_8XOhMlieWTQ6Jhoq4g/s1600/asparagus.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've made <a href="http://joythebaker.com/2014/04/pistachio-crusted-asparagus-with-feta/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">this recipe</span></a> twice this week and I don't plan on stopping.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/maggiestoody" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9PkAozji-8VS6xKtopvx0OKHzccVEgJmfE-M0jwCNy_A75uMVkqHTSv0uiWR1LisDHXcZJupkgfpAg3pMvo_5U0wxaHzUXQkBWjD85Wu3a9VGHqNXAUblLrx45E7JNgE1RmJHy7IgVGs/s1600/cactus.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I recently started following the lovely "<a href="http://instagram.com/maggiestoody" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">maggiestoody</span></a>" on Instagram. I love the look of her photos!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/cooklikeachampion/13888689858/in/photostream/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-M-eMWA56jPpTLH81PT8WyBu8zphSE8GjQ1OoSM6ynbXG8s4hZHVQdD6BOwaiIrJout52BHsO9gBdAjP6qsyKnDDM7pirw5EmfvO3hxz6VRlu1Muqs3hLeuSfAKYwRBleG8MMIZsknW8/s1600/watermelon.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How delicious does <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/cooklikeachampion/13888689858/in/photostream/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">this watermelon margarita</span></a> look?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Long weekend love.

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Tony Chestnut does it again.

<div style="text-align: center;">I'm so excited to share the work of two very important people in my life. My good friend Jill Sawatzky is the one woman power house behind the clothing line <b><a href="http://www.tonychestnut.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Tony Chestnut</span></a></b><span style="color: orange; font-weight: bold;"> </span>which we <i>love</i>. We have mentioned her amazing work in the past (remember the <a href="http://ohsolovelyvintage.blogspot.ca/2011/04/tony-chestnut-springsummer-collection.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">interview</span></a> and collaboration we did with her?) and are pleased to get to show you some of the photos from her latest collection. All of these pieces are available over at Tony Chestnut's new online store <b><a href="http://tony-chestnut.myshopify.com/collections/all" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">here</span></a></b>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://margotpollo.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">My sister</span></a> took the beautiful photos this time around, and they literally took my breath away. I can't believe I have such talented women in my life. Now, without further ado, here's a peek at the new collection:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYYy8N-evoBpaH1J5tZmalV75NH07TEQm3Lllj9g9dZz5XyXyqXeDGepy2TnIwjv8d9E9E9_7327h1o6Rvw4GDSQbrBK-HErVdhLBp4LHcd8QIq3FNk_MzLQv4-dGPAd4rbuljGdmNR3s/s1600/meg_shooting_tony_chestnut.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYYy8N-evoBpaH1J5tZmalV75NH07TEQm3Lllj9g9dZz5XyXyqXeDGepy2TnIwjv8d9E9E9_7327h1o6Rvw4GDSQbrBK-HErVdhLBp4LHcd8QIq3FNk_MzLQv4-dGPAd4rbuljGdmNR3s/s1600/meg_shooting_tony_chestnut.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Meg working her magic. Photo by Jill.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpjUqqniJ_ZuaSWM6393OQ0TVWTh2fSDqHJvmNltearQ2Vj7IDnFy_oQ4d-4Jh2qMN_2Xzo5qxtj2u0X_BObQwf-8yDKLeWUHCdgOnRFKvnVHVPEj95liKVRHOD6nFowrPN2ZTJlyW23o/s1600/tony_chestnut_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpjUqqniJ_ZuaSWM6393OQ0TVWTh2fSDqHJvmNltearQ2Vj7IDnFy_oQ4d-4Jh2qMN_2Xzo5qxtj2u0X_BObQwf-8yDKLeWUHCdgOnRFKvnVHVPEj95liKVRHOD6nFowrPN2ZTJlyW23o/s1600/tony_chestnut_2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My favorite photo of the bunch. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEionuByZtpG_KwB31pJgaVuFO3GMO0QW36on2UBzUpIZNokGlf86tf55Da8F2qa8XHy0dHyc6D1iRaYSdo9i2NWDzydpLkX0ZovVRDtFZIX62dxUKWZGRHEjmGqLVDJneRQCnZE_jCiOVg/s1600/tony_chestnut_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEionuByZtpG_KwB31pJgaVuFO3GMO0QW36on2UBzUpIZNokGlf86tf55Da8F2qa8XHy0dHyc6D1iRaYSdo9i2NWDzydpLkX0ZovVRDtFZIX62dxUKWZGRHEjmGqLVDJneRQCnZE_jCiOVg/s1600/tony_chestnut_1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLAVQSS2_k3wUPx8xkBkDEw3F2QgcYg3A9nH16l4u0V3mML6trKTzFbjmVFqwc0lfOEyp6kDGHWPvdNG2VIdxC-Civ9C7hKGpk5fXrQisJitz5YFYNJWnN9Mwgd19D8zVNXZa9cU_YefM/s1600/tony_chestnut_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLAVQSS2_k3wUPx8xkBkDEw3F2QgcYg3A9nH16l4u0V3mML6trKTzFbjmVFqwc0lfOEyp6kDGHWPvdNG2VIdxC-Civ9C7hKGpk5fXrQisJitz5YFYNJWnN9Mwgd19D8zVNXZa9cU_YefM/s1600/tony_chestnut_3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What a beauty.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOt0mLEpxJsb-EyG71LUU_r18rKF79fjiUaS7fHyPG11BhyphenhyphenDTcablCtXU7dPwQsO2gFrHfXB099jC09kKMcRCKNfRk8rr29X-QpJtxTWyN6Z_jdH5aINpjPxVqGuLMpzEK7DgcbFLErBI/s1600/tony_chestnut_dance.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOt0mLEpxJsb-EyG71LUU_r18rKF79fjiUaS7fHyPG11BhyphenhyphenDTcablCtXU7dPwQsO2gFrHfXB099jC09kKMcRCKNfRk8rr29X-QpJtxTWyN6Z_jdH5aINpjPxVqGuLMpzEK7DgcbFLErBI/s1600/tony_chestnut_dance.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ugh. So stunning.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHQJ9lyuWZU8Lc2NEUNAXSp5zevOYRf7c6i7aFjtvgYQO4j-mbefnlwBL1MIW0NDj49pmdApaWjg51pWM6ZKknFZjY4ecEz_KclNHirA_bidbRg7v_aTuIHT3AzbZWBcPA0mkPeEoaxTk/s1600/tony_chestnut_triangle_dress.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHQJ9lyuWZU8Lc2NEUNAXSp5zevOYRf7c6i7aFjtvgYQO4j-mbefnlwBL1MIW0NDj49pmdApaWjg51pWM6ZKknFZjY4ecEz_KclNHirA_bidbRg7v_aTuIHT3AzbZWBcPA0mkPeEoaxTk/s1600/tony_chestnut_triangle_dress.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This dress is absolutely perfect for Summer! It's temporarily sold out, but not to worry, more will be coming soon!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgarzUA_68qxzatiwzhGFXVdBkz-GYlgGhVfLDgj5Kejx7Z60gcha4XLv87WbINZHyio2S3uv_omiYRdlle6ys5TUrhBdYExLAgFKae-qJNHQvoP2DffnAoi6vALNCKHDkXYvfXK9Y0fl4/s1600/typical_megan.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgarzUA_68qxzatiwzhGFXVdBkz-GYlgGhVfLDgj5Kejx7Z60gcha4XLv87WbINZHyio2S3uv_omiYRdlle6ys5TUrhBdYExLAgFKae-qJNHQvoP2DffnAoi6vALNCKHDkXYvfXK9Y0fl4/s1600/typical_megan.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A typical photo of Meg. Film in mouth. Photo shot by Jill.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjKSRYyII1Z7xABH9h0-IxEaGeZ1sJNMKEjYjT3ca7X1bQgYmP4qy8TC4K7rTT5MrB23u8hiwc-G6sNPps2UBpjA_u1q1-UGfI4wM-lhnbJ8KebWbYCGOUwGU0gw-7klEWIcg8LmWl3QQ/s1600/quilted_vest_floral_top.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjKSRYyII1Z7xABH9h0-IxEaGeZ1sJNMKEjYjT3ca7X1bQgYmP4qy8TC4K7rTT5MrB23u8hiwc-G6sNPps2UBpjA_u1q1-UGfI4wM-lhnbJ8KebWbYCGOUwGU0gw-7klEWIcg8LmWl3QQ/s1600/quilted_vest_floral_top.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are two of my favorite looks. That vest is such an amazing color and super versatile! The top on the right was drawn and printed by my sister as well, and made into the most beautiful top by Jill.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now that you've seen how incredibly wearable and  beautiful the clothes that Jill makes are, you can go and shop at her <a href="http://tony-chestnut.myshopify.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">new online store</span></a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Tony Chestnut does it again.

I'm so excited to share the work of two very important people in my life. My good friend Jill Sawatzky is the one woman power house behi...

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