The Four Elements

“Nature that framed us of four elements, warring within our breasts for regiment, doth teach us all to have aspiring minds.” – Niccolo Machiavelli

Decorative Deer Antler Mount

“Willful waste brings woeful want.” -Thomas Fuller We acquired these deer antlers from a man who was trying to thin out his collection due to a request from his wife – we think it was more like a demand.

Easy Bamboo Planters

“Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.” -Bruce Lee We think you’ll like this idea if you’re into that rough Robinson Crusoe style. It’s a no frills, all natural, simple idea, but as you know, that’s kind of our thing.

Simple Photo Corners

“Cherish your human connections: your relationships with friends and family.” -Barbara Bush This simple little idea came about after we decided to create a photo wall filled with pictures of family and friends. You know how it works… you need those damn mats for it to look good!

Framed Quote with Natural Mat

“Those who find beauty in all of nature will find themselves at one with the secrets of life itself.” – L.W. Gilbert The other day we were trying to handwrite a quote we liked to put it in a frame but it just didn’t look right because

Tillandsia on Tile

“Keep your love of nature, for that is the true way to understand art more and more.” -Vincent van Gogh If you love mounted Air Plants but are tired of wood, they can also be mounted on other things like the brick we used

DIY: Bird Cage Themed Lamp Shade

“Caged birds accept each other but flight is what they long for.” -Tennessee Williams Our friends showed us a bird cage themed lamp shade they loved and wanted for the new nursery but it was very expensive and there was no shipping available to the United States anyway. So….. we decided to make one for […]

Relaxed Beach-Style Sign

“May your time be filled with relaxing sunsets, cool drinks and sand between your toes.” -Anonymous Living about 4 miles from one of the top-rated beaches in the country, we felt we needed an, “At the Beach” beach-style sign.

DIY: Raised Garden Bed

“God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done.” ~Author Unknown In Florida we get the warm temperatures for growing many types of plants almost year round but unfortunately the soil is extremely sandy