Color Buzz

You've Got Mail! DIY painted Town or Country painted mailboxes

by Veronique Habermann

One thing I have always loved is the “classic” American mailbox, with its happy raised little flag. I love the fact that it can easely be decorated. It actually calls for it--to reflect a household personality. Decorating your mailbox will also make your house easier to find for new guests, as you will be known as "the house with the polka dot mailbox!" Here are a few examples of  ways you can embellish yours. I actually planned on doing a third, but it started raining! I hope this project gets you inspired. You can follow the directions below or come up with your own unique, “one-of-a-kind” mailbox. Send pictures as we always love them at the Beehive!

Child-Friendly DIY Mother's Day Gift: "Tree" Jewelry Display

by Veronique Habermann

Kids love to make gifts themselves, especially for their moms. Here is a fun and easy project that kids will love as it involves a  favorite child's past time: gathering sticks and stones! Many thanks to Ann’s adorable son Jack who helped me with this project!

“Earth Friendly” Counter Top Compost Bin

by Veronique Habermann

Recycling has become a way of life for many of us, and here, to celebrate earth day, is a project that not only uses a recycled can of paint but also promotes “composting” an earth enriching chemical free method. Having a mini compost bin right there on the kitchen counter makes the task easier. Just empty the bin when full in a bigger composting arrangement that can be keped outside.

Spring Bloom Inspired Flower Lights

by Veronique Habermann

Grand Hotel Geranium Pink 1005-1B	Spring Lime 6006-10B

Spring blooms are so beautiful but so short lived! Here is a project that makes their joyful time aura last all year long. In honor of Earth Day on April 22nd, I used recycled soda bottles.

Friday Project Series: Do-It-Yourself Fabergé Eggs

By Veronique Habermann

Russian jeweler Fabergé is most known for its exquisite jeweled eggs that were originally made for the Russian Tsars and are now worth quite a fortune. Here is a DIYversion of Fabergé eggs that are unbreakable (as I filled them with plaster) and won’t break the bank!

Friday Project Series: How to Paint a Potato Print Rug

by Veronique Habermann

Since St. Patrick's Day is around the corner, I thought it would be fun to feature Ireland's native root, the potato! The potato print area rug is a great project to do with kids as there limitless color choices and potato print shapes. Not only will you enjoy the one-of-a-kind rug for years to come, but it is waterproof, washable and non-slippery. The fact that it's made with house paint make it foolproof to coordinate the rug with existing colors in your room, why not use leftover paint from your other projects? Click through for all the details on how to make your own.