i suppose you could call them educational posters.
Which company publishes wall charts of things like dog breeds, types of vegetable, insects, flowers, etc?
eBay %26amp; Amazon. View links.
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Monday, April 13, 2009
I really need help with choosing pictures to hang on my wall. Could someone at least try to help me, please?
My walls are being painted %26quot;cherry divine%26quot;, which is a bright, almost bold red-pink color, I am also adding a lot of white to my room to balance it out, and I am working to make my bedroom look elegant and beautiful, regal almost, and I am currently choosing pictures to frame and hang on my walls. I am planning on getting a lot of pictures printed out al Walmart.com for pickup, in a traditional photo-style, not paper printed off the pc. I am only going to choose a few frames and alternate pictures every once in a while for some change, so don%26#039;t be afraid to request a lot of things. I already have some(drool %26lt;3) photos of Gaspard Ulliel, some flower photos, and a sunset. If you can think of anything that would look nice in a frame and against the color of my walls, I would love some suggestions. (I am looking for photos that seem professional.) Also, some links if you know of any particularly nice pictures (links to deviantart, photobucket, istock, etc.) would help. Thanks very much! %26lt;3
I really need help with choosing pictures to hang on my wall. Could someone at least try to help me, please?
Your color choice is one of my favorites. It%26#039;s not red or pink, exactly.
For pictures have you thaught of a:
Green forest
Waterfall
Autumn leaves with a scenery
A portrait of someone who inspires you
Mountains
Desert sand/wind
Inspiring poems by famous poets!!!!
A portrait of the kennedy%26#039;s
Sceneries in different states, countries etc.
Sedona Arizona has some beautiful scenery!
Pictures of another era, culture, with either a person or people doing something.
The oceans underneath?
Animals
Children playing
A new york skyline
The eifle tower? In paris.
Londons courtyard
Castles in scotland or otherwise
Pictures of the remains in greece
Artifacts
Zen-like photos: Fire, water, wood, metal and earth elements.
Music notes, a guitar, piano, harp, or singer.
A mystical scene; like fairies, angels, solar system, sun, planet, space etc.
How about simple pictures like a picture of a vase, tree, plate, fruit, home, a picture of every season of the year, a beautiful fabric from india, moracco etc., fashion designs of different designers like coco chanel, Versace etc. or a picture of candles lit.
Black and white photos of happy times in your life. When it comes to these kinds of photos, they look better in black and white ( with black frames).
Or you could do black and white of anything else, especially the people photos of others doing something simple in their everyday life, like waiting for the subway or having a cocktail drink etc.
Picture paintings of your favorite artists: try pablo picasso, monet, Georgia O%26#039;keefe, Van Gogh etc.
As far as, devian art (which is a great site), photobucket, istock and flicker; you would have to look because their are so many nice pictures on these sites, and it%26#039;s truly about what captures your eye not mine.
I like your idea, but definitely get alot of pictures because our moods change as we change daily. This will help you from having to repaint the wall.
Go crazy with color, and don%26#039;t be afraid to use pictures you think might not match. Mixing and matching are great ways to decorate. This is what can make a statement. It%26#039;s important to love what you frame. I couldn%26#039;t look at a picture I didn%26#039;t like on a daily basis, just because it matches the scheme I%26#039;m working on.
I%26#039;ve gone to elegant homes and have noticed artwork or pictures from everywhere, or anything that suits their whim.
I would also consider getting more frames, just in case you feel the need for more.
How about 6 to 9 frames on one wall or 4. You could put 2 on each wall also.
Get some frames in gold, silver, black and wood (maybe the antique wood look).
Frames can get expensive. If you can%26#039;t afford to buy such gold frames etc. Then spray them with a good gold/silver metallic color, a glossy or matte black. The wood color might be hard to pull off. This is what I do. If you want them glossier, get a clear gloss spray.
Place the frames on paper and just spray and let dry. It%26#039;s so easy. Or go to a goodwill or salvation store, and you just might find some good wooden frames for less than half the price! I have found frames from pottery barn in these places for $3 dollars.
You can try different sizes together or same sizes. It doesn%26#039;t have to be perfect. Go through some pages in the architectural digest magazine, and you%26#039;ll notice how some elegant homes have different sizes shapes, pictures etc.
If your looking for a theme, then that%26#039;s different. For ex: if you want a nature theme at first, then frame just those scenes. If you feel like you need a pick me up, then choose pictures of happy colorful times, places etc. Find pictures of every color in a flower: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, black etc. Frame each flower and you%26#039;ve got color!
Why don%26#039;t you get some stencils in a variation of different styles, or pick your favorite and stencil either the bottom or top part of you walls, all around or maybe on the wall behind your bed. Circles within sqaures, squares with in circles, lines within lines, the half moon with sun, same colored flowers in a line. You can get stencils at a craft store.
Try going to a half price/used book store and buy some books on clearance, that have some pictures you like and get them copied. I do this. The other day I found a book for $1, called %26quot;Shakespears Flowers%26quot;. I%26#039;m going to frame some.
You could go to a hobby lobby store and add some metal cast iron objects on your wall. Some are made for outside, but they look elegant inside. I%26#039;ve baught some cast iron candle holders for the wall and a very large detailed cast iron cross.
I too am also repainting, but I%26#039;m doing one wall red in the living room and a stone brick color on the rest. In my room, I%26#039;ve always used so much color, but now I%26#039;m going all pure white with green as primary, blue on botton red on top and a lavendar line, on the wall behind my bed. Well, maybe I shouldn%26#039;t use the blue. I baught some pink satin sheets, and I%26#039;m going to use a white feather down comforter and brown comforter with pink and red pillow cases in feather down pillows. Maybe with a touch of my two yellow pillow cases with flowers on them. I basicallly, want my bed as the focal point, it%26#039;s where I sleep. The other room I use for my cloths etc.
Once you have your collections together, don%26#039;t stop collecting. Whenever your in the mood or find a nice picture in a magazine, book etc. tear it out or go get it printed. As we change, so does our environment. I can%26#039;t imagine living in a home for 10 years with the same old colors and pictures. That can be quite stale!
You could also purchase a big binder, and those plastic protector sheets, where you can insert all your photos to keep them organized and labeled. So when you want to change the mood, just go to the binder. You can do this with paint chips, fabric too, or ideas you get from magazines. I working on this now. For the larger photos, go to a craft store and see what they have to protect them.
Well I hoped my suggestions helped.
Michelle
Reply:I would pick a theme -- even if you have several themes to switch from one to another from time to time -- such as Chinese watercolors, Rennaissance art or prints of paintings by artists of the same era, artistic photographs (especially black and whites -- striking with the red and white). I hope that steers you in a clearer direction.
Also... think about other art pieces you could hang on the wall, such as iron or wood sculpture, candles, mirrors, floating shelves. Just make sure everything is arranged in groupings, orderly (even if ordered in %26#039;disorder%26#039;), so it%26#039;s a calming arrangement for the bedroom (and not so cluttered-feeling). And it%26#039;s nice to vary the sizes of the frames and prints -- I especially love large matting for a smaller print.
Check this out for ideas in addition to the prints -- you may want to use a decorative mirror over a dresser or the headboard:
http://www.potterybarn.com/shop/acc/accd...
And check this out for ideas:
http://www.potterybarn.com/shop/acc/accd...
Even how they show the lady portrait sketches is an interesting idea. You might find something and run with it like that -- maybe it%26#039;d be more fashion oriented or from the 20s or 50s or 70s.
The bright red color sounds beautiful (I love that combo, too). Just make sure it%26#039;s balanced enough so that the palette is soothing enough for a room for R%26amp;R. Have fun!
Reply:I think tyou should have a floral picture.Pink and whitle with a gold frame.I think this will look really well balance out instead of pink and white.Add a little gold once in a while.Trust me iy will make a differance.
Reply:I think black and white photos in black frames would look beautiful against the wall color you are describing. go to art.com and browse through some of the galleries....i have decorated most of my house with prints from that site!
Reply:I think people are intimidated to answer your question because you all ready seem to know what you want. My advice would be to %26quot;keep it simple.%26quot; I have a red and white hallway and only have 2 pictures hanging. It keeps everything simple and clutter free. I love the color of my walls, so why cover it up with distracting pictures. A few tasteful, carefully placed pictures speak volumes over tons and tons of pictures all over the walls.
Reply:My advice is with that color scheme, I would take a large enough paint sample with me to the store and hold it up to the pictures you like. See if it would look good on the wall. You don%26#039;t want flowers, sunsets...ect all mixed together. Pick one theme and carry it throughout. For elegant, beautiful, regal I would visiting JcPenney%26#039;s website and looking at the following items:
** 20-30-40%26quot; Wall Shelves (available in 3 finishes)
** Pair of Chinese Watercolor Paintings
** New! Victorian Tapestry
** Wall Grille and Sconce Set
These are just some of the ideas I looked at when I read your description. All of the above items are found under Home furnishings, you can just search for the title for the specific ones mentioned. I bet you can find several things to fit your taste and budget.
good Luck.
Reply:i find that if u have red and white room then pictures with brown in matches =]
Reply:We change our pictures to go with each season. This way we never get tired of our pictures.
hotels
I really need help with choosing pictures to hang on my wall. Could someone at least try to help me, please?
Your color choice is one of my favorites. It%26#039;s not red or pink, exactly.
For pictures have you thaught of a:
Green forest
Waterfall
Autumn leaves with a scenery
A portrait of someone who inspires you
Mountains
Desert sand/wind
Inspiring poems by famous poets!!!!
A portrait of the kennedy%26#039;s
Sceneries in different states, countries etc.
Sedona Arizona has some beautiful scenery!
Pictures of another era, culture, with either a person or people doing something.
The oceans underneath?
Animals
Children playing
A new york skyline
The eifle tower? In paris.
Londons courtyard
Castles in scotland or otherwise
Pictures of the remains in greece
Artifacts
Zen-like photos: Fire, water, wood, metal and earth elements.
Music notes, a guitar, piano, harp, or singer.
A mystical scene; like fairies, angels, solar system, sun, planet, space etc.
How about simple pictures like a picture of a vase, tree, plate, fruit, home, a picture of every season of the year, a beautiful fabric from india, moracco etc., fashion designs of different designers like coco chanel, Versace etc. or a picture of candles lit.
Black and white photos of happy times in your life. When it comes to these kinds of photos, they look better in black and white ( with black frames).
Or you could do black and white of anything else, especially the people photos of others doing something simple in their everyday life, like waiting for the subway or having a cocktail drink etc.
Picture paintings of your favorite artists: try pablo picasso, monet, Georgia O%26#039;keefe, Van Gogh etc.
As far as, devian art (which is a great site), photobucket, istock and flicker; you would have to look because their are so many nice pictures on these sites, and it%26#039;s truly about what captures your eye not mine.
I like your idea, but definitely get alot of pictures because our moods change as we change daily. This will help you from having to repaint the wall.
Go crazy with color, and don%26#039;t be afraid to use pictures you think might not match. Mixing and matching are great ways to decorate. This is what can make a statement. It%26#039;s important to love what you frame. I couldn%26#039;t look at a picture I didn%26#039;t like on a daily basis, just because it matches the scheme I%26#039;m working on.
I%26#039;ve gone to elegant homes and have noticed artwork or pictures from everywhere, or anything that suits their whim.
I would also consider getting more frames, just in case you feel the need for more.
How about 6 to 9 frames on one wall or 4. You could put 2 on each wall also.
Get some frames in gold, silver, black and wood (maybe the antique wood look).
Frames can get expensive. If you can%26#039;t afford to buy such gold frames etc. Then spray them with a good gold/silver metallic color, a glossy or matte black. The wood color might be hard to pull off. This is what I do. If you want them glossier, get a clear gloss spray.
Place the frames on paper and just spray and let dry. It%26#039;s so easy. Or go to a goodwill or salvation store, and you just might find some good wooden frames for less than half the price! I have found frames from pottery barn in these places for $3 dollars.
You can try different sizes together or same sizes. It doesn%26#039;t have to be perfect. Go through some pages in the architectural digest magazine, and you%26#039;ll notice how some elegant homes have different sizes shapes, pictures etc.
If your looking for a theme, then that%26#039;s different. For ex: if you want a nature theme at first, then frame just those scenes. If you feel like you need a pick me up, then choose pictures of happy colorful times, places etc. Find pictures of every color in a flower: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, black etc. Frame each flower and you%26#039;ve got color!
Why don%26#039;t you get some stencils in a variation of different styles, or pick your favorite and stencil either the bottom or top part of you walls, all around or maybe on the wall behind your bed. Circles within sqaures, squares with in circles, lines within lines, the half moon with sun, same colored flowers in a line. You can get stencils at a craft store.
Try going to a half price/used book store and buy some books on clearance, that have some pictures you like and get them copied. I do this. The other day I found a book for $1, called %26quot;Shakespears Flowers%26quot;. I%26#039;m going to frame some.
You could go to a hobby lobby store and add some metal cast iron objects on your wall. Some are made for outside, but they look elegant inside. I%26#039;ve baught some cast iron candle holders for the wall and a very large detailed cast iron cross.
I too am also repainting, but I%26#039;m doing one wall red in the living room and a stone brick color on the rest. In my room, I%26#039;ve always used so much color, but now I%26#039;m going all pure white with green as primary, blue on botton red on top and a lavendar line, on the wall behind my bed. Well, maybe I shouldn%26#039;t use the blue. I baught some pink satin sheets, and I%26#039;m going to use a white feather down comforter and brown comforter with pink and red pillow cases in feather down pillows. Maybe with a touch of my two yellow pillow cases with flowers on them. I basicallly, want my bed as the focal point, it%26#039;s where I sleep. The other room I use for my cloths etc.
Once you have your collections together, don%26#039;t stop collecting. Whenever your in the mood or find a nice picture in a magazine, book etc. tear it out or go get it printed. As we change, so does our environment. I can%26#039;t imagine living in a home for 10 years with the same old colors and pictures. That can be quite stale!
You could also purchase a big binder, and those plastic protector sheets, where you can insert all your photos to keep them organized and labeled. So when you want to change the mood, just go to the binder. You can do this with paint chips, fabric too, or ideas you get from magazines. I working on this now. For the larger photos, go to a craft store and see what they have to protect them.
Well I hoped my suggestions helped.
Michelle
Reply:I would pick a theme -- even if you have several themes to switch from one to another from time to time -- such as Chinese watercolors, Rennaissance art or prints of paintings by artists of the same era, artistic photographs (especially black and whites -- striking with the red and white). I hope that steers you in a clearer direction.
Also... think about other art pieces you could hang on the wall, such as iron or wood sculpture, candles, mirrors, floating shelves. Just make sure everything is arranged in groupings, orderly (even if ordered in %26#039;disorder%26#039;), so it%26#039;s a calming arrangement for the bedroom (and not so cluttered-feeling). And it%26#039;s nice to vary the sizes of the frames and prints -- I especially love large matting for a smaller print.
Check this out for ideas in addition to the prints -- you may want to use a decorative mirror over a dresser or the headboard:
http://www.potterybarn.com/shop/acc/accd...
And check this out for ideas:
http://www.potterybarn.com/shop/acc/accd...
Even how they show the lady portrait sketches is an interesting idea. You might find something and run with it like that -- maybe it%26#039;d be more fashion oriented or from the 20s or 50s or 70s.
The bright red color sounds beautiful (I love that combo, too). Just make sure it%26#039;s balanced enough so that the palette is soothing enough for a room for R%26amp;R. Have fun!
Reply:I think tyou should have a floral picture.Pink and whitle with a gold frame.I think this will look really well balance out instead of pink and white.Add a little gold once in a while.Trust me iy will make a differance.
Reply:I think black and white photos in black frames would look beautiful against the wall color you are describing. go to art.com and browse through some of the galleries....i have decorated most of my house with prints from that site!
Reply:I think people are intimidated to answer your question because you all ready seem to know what you want. My advice would be to %26quot;keep it simple.%26quot; I have a red and white hallway and only have 2 pictures hanging. It keeps everything simple and clutter free. I love the color of my walls, so why cover it up with distracting pictures. A few tasteful, carefully placed pictures speak volumes over tons and tons of pictures all over the walls.
Reply:My advice is with that color scheme, I would take a large enough paint sample with me to the store and hold it up to the pictures you like. See if it would look good on the wall. You don%26#039;t want flowers, sunsets...ect all mixed together. Pick one theme and carry it throughout. For elegant, beautiful, regal I would visiting JcPenney%26#039;s website and looking at the following items:
** 20-30-40%26quot; Wall Shelves (available in 3 finishes)
** Pair of Chinese Watercolor Paintings
** New! Victorian Tapestry
** Wall Grille and Sconce Set
These are just some of the ideas I looked at when I read your description. All of the above items are found under Home furnishings, you can just search for the title for the specific ones mentioned. I bet you can find several things to fit your taste and budget.
good Luck.
Reply:i find that if u have red and white room then pictures with brown in matches =]
Reply:We change our pictures to go with each season. This way we never get tired of our pictures.
hotels
Is it wise to do a planter wall myself?
I would like to have a small stone planting wall in my front yard around my house. Nothing large must a few inches high to retain some dirt so I can plant flowers and the like. The front of my house is stone and I%26#039;d like the stone of the wall to match. Is something like that easy enough to do it yourself, or would I be better off in the long run to pay someone to do it? And would I need weeping holes for something that small for drainage?
Is it wise to do a planter wall myself?
You can get ideas from home depot or lowes with regard to building a planter like this. If it is up against the house there are problems you will have to deal with - so I don%26#039;t recommend it. I would definitely put in not only weeping holes but drainage. Get a handyman or a contractor if you can or you are in for quite a bit of work. If you can find the same stone as your house has you could build it out of the stone and mortar. However, you probably only have a veneer of stone over wood framing. Either way I would keep the planter away from the wall to avoid moisture and the problems associated with it. If you do it wrong you could damage the house so get someone knowledgeable to look at it. If you are truly only going a few inches high you probably don%26#039;t have to do anything since there should be at least 6 inches clearance at the house. You might consider having a 4 inch or so wide layer of gravel separated and up against the house to help drainage. Another thing you could do is to dig the whole thing down about a foot and put the wall in to the height you want - then fill the dirt back no higher than it was- this should be ok. - Good luck!
Reply:If you are trying to match the stone work on your house, you may want to hire someone. Most home improvement stores offer stones that are stackable and interlock. These don%26#039;t require mortar, and are easily installed. However, it is still hard work. You need to level the ground by removing any ground cover, put sand down so that you can level it, or the wall won%26#039;t look nice. With a little time and elbow grease anyone can make a landscape wall look great. However, if you want to mortar and brick (or stone), weep holes should be used to allow excess moisture to escape quickly (so you don%26#039;t rot your plant%26#039;s roots), and pro would be worth it. It is hard work, if you have never done it before.
Reply:My husband and I do major landscaping projects on contract, so I have experience with this.
For only a few inches, you shouldn%26#039;t need to hire someone if you are willing to do some heavier type work. I%26#039;d recommend the small retaining wall blocks, sometimes called %26quot;gardener II.%26quot;
For the best stability, dig down an inch or two where you want the blocks to sit and put down a base of limestone screenings or other compactable, stable material. Then set the stones and backfill with soil.
Anything higher than 3 courses (or layers) of block and you may want to consult a professional.
Reply:oh i think its very wise to
what you need to do is go to a home depot or lowes stores like that
and see if you can find some type of stone that matches your stone that you already have. as for how much to get will change as to how bnig you are making it but you can make a good guess and you can always get more.
as to how to build its fairly simple take the stones you bought and simply lay out the stones the shape you want them and once you have that simply stack them up to your height you want
if ya need or want some more info you can email me at johnrymel@yahoo.com happpy building
commericial loan
Is it wise to do a planter wall myself?
You can get ideas from home depot or lowes with regard to building a planter like this. If it is up against the house there are problems you will have to deal with - so I don%26#039;t recommend it. I would definitely put in not only weeping holes but drainage. Get a handyman or a contractor if you can or you are in for quite a bit of work. If you can find the same stone as your house has you could build it out of the stone and mortar. However, you probably only have a veneer of stone over wood framing. Either way I would keep the planter away from the wall to avoid moisture and the problems associated with it. If you do it wrong you could damage the house so get someone knowledgeable to look at it. If you are truly only going a few inches high you probably don%26#039;t have to do anything since there should be at least 6 inches clearance at the house. You might consider having a 4 inch or so wide layer of gravel separated and up against the house to help drainage. Another thing you could do is to dig the whole thing down about a foot and put the wall in to the height you want - then fill the dirt back no higher than it was- this should be ok. - Good luck!
Reply:If you are trying to match the stone work on your house, you may want to hire someone. Most home improvement stores offer stones that are stackable and interlock. These don%26#039;t require mortar, and are easily installed. However, it is still hard work. You need to level the ground by removing any ground cover, put sand down so that you can level it, or the wall won%26#039;t look nice. With a little time and elbow grease anyone can make a landscape wall look great. However, if you want to mortar and brick (or stone), weep holes should be used to allow excess moisture to escape quickly (so you don%26#039;t rot your plant%26#039;s roots), and pro would be worth it. It is hard work, if you have never done it before.
Reply:My husband and I do major landscaping projects on contract, so I have experience with this.
For only a few inches, you shouldn%26#039;t need to hire someone if you are willing to do some heavier type work. I%26#039;d recommend the small retaining wall blocks, sometimes called %26quot;gardener II.%26quot;
For the best stability, dig down an inch or two where you want the blocks to sit and put down a base of limestone screenings or other compactable, stable material. Then set the stones and backfill with soil.
Anything higher than 3 courses (or layers) of block and you may want to consult a professional.
Reply:oh i think its very wise to
what you need to do is go to a home depot or lowes stores like that
and see if you can find some type of stone that matches your stone that you already have. as for how much to get will change as to how bnig you are making it but you can make a good guess and you can always get more.
as to how to build its fairly simple take the stones you bought and simply lay out the stones the shape you want them and once you have that simply stack them up to your height you want
if ya need or want some more info you can email me at johnrymel@yahoo.com happpy building
commericial loan
What is the longest lasting, least droopy flower you know of?
I bought these cute on the wall vases for my apartment that allow a single stem to be placed in each, and currently I have Gerber Daisies. I doubt they will last long...does anyone know the answer to this? I hate carnations...and will only resort to fake flowers when i am going out of town.
What is the longest lasting, least droopy flower you know of?
actually, i have found that gerber daisies last the longest as far as common flowers you can get at a florist or supermarket. Add a little bit of sugar to the water, or use Sprite...it helps the stems last longer. Also trim the bottom of the stems frequently to keep them fresh. I agree about fake flowers, but what about dried flowers? Dried roses can be beautiful....many others that are very cool but i don%26#039;t know the names:)
...question for you: why do you worry about having flowers in the vases when you are not even there? ...just curious :0
Reply:I don%26#039;t see why a rose wouldn%26#039;t work if the bulb was firm and closed when you bought it.
You could also try a small bunch of spray roses which look beautiful.
Reply:Zinnias seem to last forever, with a little fern very pretty.Doubles are best.
Reply:daisies of course, and baby%26#039;s breath. you can put baby%26#039;s breath in there and leave it, they dry looking the same as alive
Reply:I%26#039;ve had good luck with carnations. Recently a bunch lasted almost two weeks and they were just from the supermarket. What ever your buy, buy the freshest you can and change the water regularly.
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What is the longest lasting, least droopy flower you know of?
actually, i have found that gerber daisies last the longest as far as common flowers you can get at a florist or supermarket. Add a little bit of sugar to the water, or use Sprite...it helps the stems last longer. Also trim the bottom of the stems frequently to keep them fresh. I agree about fake flowers, but what about dried flowers? Dried roses can be beautiful....many others that are very cool but i don%26#039;t know the names:)
...question for you: why do you worry about having flowers in the vases when you are not even there? ...just curious :0
Reply:I don%26#039;t see why a rose wouldn%26#039;t work if the bulb was firm and closed when you bought it.
You could also try a small bunch of spray roses which look beautiful.
Reply:Zinnias seem to last forever, with a little fern very pretty.Doubles are best.
Reply:daisies of course, and baby%26#039;s breath. you can put baby%26#039;s breath in there and leave it, they dry looking the same as alive
Reply:I%26#039;ve had good luck with carnations. Recently a bunch lasted almost two weeks and they were just from the supermarket. What ever your buy, buy the freshest you can and change the water regularly.
world history
I am trying to build a raised flower bed. The bottom base is concrete. I need ideas on how to?
build this raised flower bed so that the water will not sit at the bottom of the base. Also what should the walls be made of. Thanks for your thoughts on this idea
I am trying to build a raised flower bed. The bottom base is concrete. I need ideas on how to?
We built ours out of 4%26quot; x4%26quot; treated(treated with copper, not arsenic) wood and the excess water comes out between the wood. We used long lag screws to hold them together. We also built some out of retaining wall block which weeps excess water through the blocks quite well. With a concrete base, you could use either and the excess water would just weep out under the bottom blocks or wood.
If you do a google search for %26quot;raised bed gardening%26quot; you%26#039;ll get many sites that have information about it and places that sell kits to build them. I%26#039;ve used mine for vegetables and had a bumper crop of tomatoes, cucumbers and squash despite the drought we%26#039;re having.
I also put earth worms in my beds to help improve the soil since we had used topsoil bought from Lowes that didn%26#039;t have a lot of nutrients in it.
Reply:I don%26#039;t think I am understanding. Are you building a flowerbed on a concrete slab? If so, that is going to fry your plants.
Just like lawns fry if there are rocks beneath the surface, the concrete is going to be heated by the sun and cook your garden.
Reply:Ideally you should break up the concrete so that water can drain into the soil beneath the concrete.
Otherwise, you will need to put a layer of gravel or plastic drainage tubing on the bottom of the raised bed. Wall can be made of anything you choose: wood, stone, concrete, bricks.
Reply:You could put in French Drains, which are basically clay pipes that sit at the bottom of the bed, and lead excess water out of it.
If you are careful, and don%26#039;t over water, you can just treat your bed like a giant pot.
The walls depend on what you are trying to do, and how high you are building the bed. I like concrete blocks, personally, but it depends on your budget and tastes.
Reply:You can build the walls out of whatever you like- wood, concrete block, landscaping block. It sounds like you are building raised beds on an existing concrete slab. If so, make the beds 8-12 inches deep. Water will not sit at the base, it will drain out under whatever materials you use. If you use hollow core concrete blocks, you can fill the cores with soil and grow in them also.
Visit our website for more raised bed gardening ideas at-
http://www.gardening-at-the-crossroads.c...
Good Luck and Happy Gardening from Cathy and Neal!
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I am trying to build a raised flower bed. The bottom base is concrete. I need ideas on how to?
We built ours out of 4%26quot; x4%26quot; treated(treated with copper, not arsenic) wood and the excess water comes out between the wood. We used long lag screws to hold them together. We also built some out of retaining wall block which weeps excess water through the blocks quite well. With a concrete base, you could use either and the excess water would just weep out under the bottom blocks or wood.
If you do a google search for %26quot;raised bed gardening%26quot; you%26#039;ll get many sites that have information about it and places that sell kits to build them. I%26#039;ve used mine for vegetables and had a bumper crop of tomatoes, cucumbers and squash despite the drought we%26#039;re having.
I also put earth worms in my beds to help improve the soil since we had used topsoil bought from Lowes that didn%26#039;t have a lot of nutrients in it.
Reply:I don%26#039;t think I am understanding. Are you building a flowerbed on a concrete slab? If so, that is going to fry your plants.
Just like lawns fry if there are rocks beneath the surface, the concrete is going to be heated by the sun and cook your garden.
Reply:Ideally you should break up the concrete so that water can drain into the soil beneath the concrete.
Otherwise, you will need to put a layer of gravel or plastic drainage tubing on the bottom of the raised bed. Wall can be made of anything you choose: wood, stone, concrete, bricks.
Reply:You could put in French Drains, which are basically clay pipes that sit at the bottom of the bed, and lead excess water out of it.
If you are careful, and don%26#039;t over water, you can just treat your bed like a giant pot.
The walls depend on what you are trying to do, and how high you are building the bed. I like concrete blocks, personally, but it depends on your budget and tastes.
Reply:You can build the walls out of whatever you like- wood, concrete block, landscaping block. It sounds like you are building raised beds on an existing concrete slab. If so, make the beds 8-12 inches deep. Water will not sit at the base, it will drain out under whatever materials you use. If you use hollow core concrete blocks, you can fill the cores with soil and grow in them also.
Visit our website for more raised bed gardening ideas at-
http://www.gardening-at-the-crossroads.c...
Good Luck and Happy Gardening from Cathy and Neal!
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I have a pair of wall vases marked wood potters of burslem with a toby jug and initials WAB on bottom?
These piece.s are around 12- 13 inches long off white and hand painted with leaves and flowers and at the widest point are ariound 6 inches wide they have flat backs and a definite wall hanging hole in them
I have a pair of wall vases marked wood potters of burslem with a toby jug and initials WAB on bottom?
Sounds like they%26#039;re from the Staffordshire region of England, where a lot of pottery manufacturers developed in the late 18th century and continue to this day. Sounds like you need to contact a ceramics expert if you want value/etc, check on the Antiques Roadshow website, maybe they have info.
Reply:Well that%26#039;s great. Now did you have a question?
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I have a pair of wall vases marked wood potters of burslem with a toby jug and initials WAB on bottom?
Sounds like they%26#039;re from the Staffordshire region of England, where a lot of pottery manufacturers developed in the late 18th century and continue to this day. Sounds like you need to contact a ceramics expert if you want value/etc, check on the Antiques Roadshow website, maybe they have info.
Reply:Well that%26#039;s great. Now did you have a question?
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I am currently choosing pictures to frame for my wall, but I need some opinions as far as choosing pictures?
My walls are being painted %26quot;cherry divine%26quot;, which is a bright, almost bold red-pink color, I am also adding a lot of white to my room to balance it out, and I am working to make my bedroom look elegant and beautiful, regal almost, and I am currently choosing pictures to frame and hang on my walls. I am planning on getting a lot of pictures printed out al Walmart.com for pickup, in a traditional photo-style, not paper printed off the pc. I am only going to choose a few frames and alternate pictures every once in a while for some change, so don%26#039;t be afraid to request a lot of things. I already have some(drool %26lt;3) photos of Gaspard Ulliel, some flower photos, and a sunset. If you can think of anything that would look nice in a frame and against the color of my walls, I would love some suggestions. (I am looking for photos that seem professional.) Also, some links if you know of any particularly nice pictures (links to deviantart, photobucket, istock, etc.) would help. Thanks very much! %26lt;3
I am currently choosing pictures to frame for my wall, but I need some opinions as far as choosing pictures?
Since your walls are cherry divine in color, don%26#039;t do too many photos with bright reds. I would limit them to one or two. I would go with photos that picked out my accent colors. You said you are accenting with a lot of white, but do you have a 3rd color? I always use 3 colors in my rooms to add balance. Black would be nice and easy to do. You can find lots of photos on the net of white or red flowers to frame. Just type %26quot;printable flower photos%26quot; in your browser and select which ones you like. Another idea is to take your camera with you and snap your own photos...sun sets, street scenes, etc. You can also paint your frames in white or your 3rd color accent to being the accent into the room better. Lots of ideas for you to make a beautiful room since you have chosen such a great wall color to work with. Good luck and have fun!
Reply:http://www.deskpicture.com/DPs/Nature/Au...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/conceptblue...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/conceptblue...
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I am currently choosing pictures to frame for my wall, but I need some opinions as far as choosing pictures?
Since your walls are cherry divine in color, don%26#039;t do too many photos with bright reds. I would limit them to one or two. I would go with photos that picked out my accent colors. You said you are accenting with a lot of white, but do you have a 3rd color? I always use 3 colors in my rooms to add balance. Black would be nice and easy to do. You can find lots of photos on the net of white or red flowers to frame. Just type %26quot;printable flower photos%26quot; in your browser and select which ones you like. Another idea is to take your camera with you and snap your own photos...sun sets, street scenes, etc. You can also paint your frames in white or your 3rd color accent to being the accent into the room better. Lots of ideas for you to make a beautiful room since you have chosen such a great wall color to work with. Good luck and have fun!
Reply:http://www.deskpicture.com/DPs/Nature/Au...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/conceptblue...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/conceptblue...
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I need a wall color that compliments pink and orange.?
I went for analogous color so my decor is mostly pink and orange (pillows, curtains, flowers, etc.) and with lilac paint, but i am starting to feel that it clashes. I need some expert advise. Should i change the wall color? Problem is i don%26#039;t want white or beige or any neutral color.
I need a wall color that compliments pink and orange.?
peach
Reply:white, gray, peach yeah I think peach would
Reply:Chocolate brown.
Reply:sky blue
Reply:Yellow
Reply:no problem...lol...here is your %26quot;expert advice%26quot;. i am an artist and i decorated my room. generally you want to revolve your room around three colors. lilac paint probably isn%26#039;t the best choice. pinks and oranges are in the hot color group. yellow would probably be the best color to compliment the oranges and pinks...it is also in the hot color group. love the choices...lol...the same as my room. :)
Reply:lilac, definitely, is wrong.
what you could do is take a corral and lighten it to pastel shade or you could try for a sunrise effect, also pastel.
Reply:yellow, if u want to keep it summery,
lilac,brown, burnt orange or tomatoe red if u want to make it darker
Reply:It sounds like you don%26#039;t have a man in your life.
If you went with blue that would be ok.
Reply:dark brown
Reply:Sunflower Yellow!
Reply:mint green
Reply:yellow, green, darker pink and darker orange, tan
Reply:The pink stuff should go well with lilac paint. I think you should lose the orange stuff.
Reply:yellow or baby blue will look awsome
Reply:I think orange clashes with lilac so i would go for another colour definitely. Pink and Orange do tend to work well together on most occasions. Your trouble is trying to get a colour to go with both. You could try a yellow either a pale or dark (NOT FLURO), the shade depending on how dark your pinks and oranges are. Some kind of shade of brown might also work IE either a tan or a chocolate brown again depending on what shade your pinks and oranges are
Reply:diffrent shade of pink or a nice red
Reply:I would definitely change the wall color. That sounds like a nightmare lol. You should go with yellow as it will complement the orange the pink . I think it would look great. I have been painting for 13 years and know about what looks good with different palletes. I wouldn%26#039;t go too bright though. A warm yellow would work the best
Reply:If you want to stick to orange and pink, get rid of the lilac. Use accent colors of green and yellow.
Reply:Hello,,lime green!!
Reply:How about a very light pink or light orange?
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I need a wall color that compliments pink and orange.?
peach
Reply:white, gray, peach yeah I think peach would
Reply:Chocolate brown.
Reply:sky blue
Reply:Yellow
Reply:no problem...lol...here is your %26quot;expert advice%26quot;. i am an artist and i decorated my room. generally you want to revolve your room around three colors. lilac paint probably isn%26#039;t the best choice. pinks and oranges are in the hot color group. yellow would probably be the best color to compliment the oranges and pinks...it is also in the hot color group. love the choices...lol...the same as my room. :)
Reply:lilac, definitely, is wrong.
what you could do is take a corral and lighten it to pastel shade or you could try for a sunrise effect, also pastel.
Reply:yellow, if u want to keep it summery,
lilac,brown, burnt orange or tomatoe red if u want to make it darker
Reply:It sounds like you don%26#039;t have a man in your life.
If you went with blue that would be ok.
Reply:dark brown
Reply:Sunflower Yellow!
Reply:mint green
Reply:yellow, green, darker pink and darker orange, tan
Reply:The pink stuff should go well with lilac paint. I think you should lose the orange stuff.
Reply:yellow or baby blue will look awsome
Reply:I think orange clashes with lilac so i would go for another colour definitely. Pink and Orange do tend to work well together on most occasions. Your trouble is trying to get a colour to go with both. You could try a yellow either a pale or dark (NOT FLURO), the shade depending on how dark your pinks and oranges are. Some kind of shade of brown might also work IE either a tan or a chocolate brown again depending on what shade your pinks and oranges are
Reply:diffrent shade of pink or a nice red
Reply:I would definitely change the wall color. That sounds like a nightmare lol. You should go with yellow as it will complement the orange the pink . I think it would look great. I have been painting for 13 years and know about what looks good with different palletes. I wouldn%26#039;t go too bright though. A warm yellow would work the best
Reply:If you want to stick to orange and pink, get rid of the lilac. Use accent colors of green and yellow.
Reply:Hello,,lime green!!
Reply:How about a very light pink or light orange?
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What kind of wall art would look good in our formal living/dining room?
You don%26#039;t need to be an interior designer or anything, I just want anyone and everyone%26#039;s ideas:
My husband and I just moved into our new home and I am trying to decide what kind of of poster/print(s) I would like to hang in the formal living and dining room.
The house is two years old, with light, 12x12 natural colored Travartine tile throughout the first floor, including the formal living areas. The walls in the FLR/DR are white and the main wall in the room is a buttery yellow I kept the informal living areas kind of open and airy, and tried to keep sort of a Spanish Colonial/palm tree feel to it and I love the look. What should I do in the formal living area?
I am open to suggestions, but I am tired of the vintage advertising art thing and I am not really into the x-ray flowers that seem to be the next big thing. I don%26#039;t want anything too cloying/victorian style.
Other than that, please suggest some things to me. All ideas welcome!
What kind of wall art would look good in our formal living/dining room?
Since your home is new and has tiled floors I would say you could go fairly modern, pick what catches your eye, and keep the frames all the same colour to keep it formal. I don%26#039;t know what any of your accent colours are but I would maybe pull something out of those for the biggest picture and work from there with the smaller ones. Good hunting
Reply:imagekind.com has the most incredible prints and they are reasonably priced. you can even have the work framed cause they have a huge number of frame and mat options. just take a peek an i am sure you will find something you like.
Reply:Check out the link below. I don%26#039;t know if it is the style you are looking for, but the are some beautiful selections of wall art.
Reply:Black and white photography always looks really nice, it%26#039;s so classic too.
Reply:Maybe Latin-American artwork:
http://homedecorators30.artselect.com/se...
I like many of the paintings by Diego Rivera, like %26quot;Girl with Lilies%26quot; and %26quot;Painted Gourds.%26quot;
You might also like scenes of summer, since you said you like thing open, airy and beachy:
http://homedecorators30.artselect.com/se...
I think %26quot;Palm Bay%26quot; would go well with decor you describe, or %26quot;Sunlit Steps.%26quot;
Reply:There are some really huge continual (mural ) wallpapers on the market...I think they are half or even full height ( 8%26#039; ) !!!
The Half height can be put above a wainscot of a complimentary color...
This could make a dramatic center of attention in the home...
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My husband and I just moved into our new home and I am trying to decide what kind of of poster/print(s) I would like to hang in the formal living and dining room.
The house is two years old, with light, 12x12 natural colored Travartine tile throughout the first floor, including the formal living areas. The walls in the FLR/DR are white and the main wall in the room is a buttery yellow I kept the informal living areas kind of open and airy, and tried to keep sort of a Spanish Colonial/palm tree feel to it and I love the look. What should I do in the formal living area?
I am open to suggestions, but I am tired of the vintage advertising art thing and I am not really into the x-ray flowers that seem to be the next big thing. I don%26#039;t want anything too cloying/victorian style.
Other than that, please suggest some things to me. All ideas welcome!
What kind of wall art would look good in our formal living/dining room?
Since your home is new and has tiled floors I would say you could go fairly modern, pick what catches your eye, and keep the frames all the same colour to keep it formal. I don%26#039;t know what any of your accent colours are but I would maybe pull something out of those for the biggest picture and work from there with the smaller ones. Good hunting
Reply:imagekind.com has the most incredible prints and they are reasonably priced. you can even have the work framed cause they have a huge number of frame and mat options. just take a peek an i am sure you will find something you like.
Reply:Check out the link below. I don%26#039;t know if it is the style you are looking for, but the are some beautiful selections of wall art.
Reply:Black and white photography always looks really nice, it%26#039;s so classic too.
Reply:Maybe Latin-American artwork:
http://homedecorators30.artselect.com/se...
I like many of the paintings by Diego Rivera, like %26quot;Girl with Lilies%26quot; and %26quot;Painted Gourds.%26quot;
You might also like scenes of summer, since you said you like thing open, airy and beachy:
http://homedecorators30.artselect.com/se...
I think %26quot;Palm Bay%26quot; would go well with decor you describe, or %26quot;Sunlit Steps.%26quot;
Reply:There are some really huge continual (mural ) wallpapers on the market...I think they are half or even full height ( 8%26#039; ) !!!
The Half height can be put above a wainscot of a complimentary color...
This could make a dramatic center of attention in the home...
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Where can I find metal/tin wall pocket planters?
I am basically looking for some type of cone shaped wall planters or any type of wall planters for indoors. I would like to find something nice to fill with silk flowers.
Where can I find metal/tin wall pocket planters?
eBay has a beautiful selection of wall pockets
Reply:i know when I was looking for mine, I went to home depot, but they were for the outside........if you are wanting ones for the inside, you may try garden ridge pottery, they have everything........good luck to you.
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Where can I find metal/tin wall pocket planters?
eBay has a beautiful selection of wall pockets
Reply:i know when I was looking for mine, I went to home depot, but they were for the outside........if you are wanting ones for the inside, you may try garden ridge pottery, they have everything........good luck to you.
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I have a cinder block wall that I need to cover...?
Hey guys, I have a HORRIBLY ugly umm approxiamately 3 foot tall cinder block retaining wall acroos the front of my lawn. I have decided to use a vine of some kind to cover it, instead of painting it, or veneering it with some crazy crap. It would just be tacky then. BUT!, I cant decide what to cover it in...I have english ivy that grows on a fence and has been growing on the brick of my house. I thought I could just take some of that and get it to root inside an replant it. Wonder if that would work? Do you all have any suggestions for a vine type plant for cover. HERES THE DEAL THOUGH...It would have to grow down the wall, not up! The wall is the end of the yard, and then there is the lovely sidewalk. We do have some established plants such as creping phlox and burberry bushes and such, WHICH I LOVE! I dont have any problem pruning, as I am always pulling weeds, planting flowers, or lord knows with the landscaping. I need some ideas people...help me out..I am in zone 7!
I have a cinder block wall that I need to cover...?
you could try creeping fig...or use the ivy. the ivy will root if you cut some off and stick it in the ground. The rule of thumb is first year a sleeper, second year a creeper, third year a leaper - so don%26#039;t expect it to be an immediate fix.
hope this helps
Reply:you could try a honey suckle vine, they have nice drape, i.e. they would hang down over the wall.
Ivey roots really easily, if you decide to take that route, just pull out a few long runners and tuck them in the soil and they%26#039;ll grow.
Reply:TRY A MORNING GLORY, THEY ARE A VINE AND GROW RAPIDLY AND COME BACK EVERY YEAR.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morning FOR PICS AND DETAILS
Reply:I like option two, i think it would be a lot nicer if you got something that flowered
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I have a cinder block wall that I need to cover...?
you could try creeping fig...or use the ivy. the ivy will root if you cut some off and stick it in the ground. The rule of thumb is first year a sleeper, second year a creeper, third year a leaper - so don%26#039;t expect it to be an immediate fix.
hope this helps
Reply:you could try a honey suckle vine, they have nice drape, i.e. they would hang down over the wall.
Ivey roots really easily, if you decide to take that route, just pull out a few long runners and tuck them in the soil and they%26#039;ll grow.
Reply:TRY A MORNING GLORY, THEY ARE A VINE AND GROW RAPIDLY AND COME BACK EVERY YEAR.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morning FOR PICS AND DETAILS
Reply:I like option two, i think it would be a lot nicer if you got something that flowered
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Can you identify this plant from its flower? It is a creeper of some sort.?
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/3160/...
The link should be a picture of the flower. It is a climbing plant that grows like a weed in south Texas. The picture of the flower on the ground was all I could get before the camera batteries died or I%26#039;d have the flower on the actual plant with the leaves to help identify it.
It also apears to really like lightbulbs that are not the kind that are made for plants because it is growing up through the walls and into the house.
Can you identify this plant from its flower? It is a creeper of some sort.?
it is a desert creeping purple fashion low ground cover..
Maypop
Unique flowers and edible fruit on the luscious Maypop! Hardy perennial vine bears 1 1/2 to 2%26quot; bowl-shaped blooms with green centers accented by purple to cream filaments. Yellow egg-shaped fruit is a pleasure to see or eat! Freezes to ground in winter, returns each spring. Plant 4-6%26#039; apart.
Passiflora incarnata
Zone 5 to 8
Good luck
be careful it likes to creep
Reply:Its actually not a weed - it%26#039;s a passion flower.
Reply:Passion Flower.
Reply:IT%26#039;S A PASSION FLOWER. THEY GROW WILD IN NC ALSO. THEY DO VINE---PUT UP SOMETHING FOR IT TO CLIMB ON AND CUT IT BACK
TO CONTAIN IT.
Reply:this is a lovely plant it also grows in Lebenon, the ones in lebenon are more vibrant colored. in common terms it is called the clock flower, or atleast that what me and my friends call it. the real name is passion flower. it has a huge mass of necter, whenever we wanted yo pick one we had to be really careful, so the bumble bees don%26#039;t attack.
Reply:Looks like a variant of Clematis
Reply:I just found this on the web. It is a purple passion flower. I didn%26#039;t go into really reading about it. I thought that the picture was a joke at first. It looks like something out of a scifi movie.
Reply:That%26#039;s a Passion Flower! Aren%26#039;t they beautiful? I saw one up close for the first time when I went to Greece. I wish they could grow where I live!
Reply:That%26#039;s a flower? Wow! A real beauty! I thought it was a man made accessory type of thingy.
Reply:It is a passion flower vine. They will grow indoors if you wish to try.
Reply:I think it%26#039;s a passion flower.
Reply:I have no idea, living in canada I%26#039;ve never seen anything like that, it does look pretty cool though.
Reply:I believe it is called %26#039;Love in a mist%26#039;. Don%26#039;t know the botanical name for it though.
Reply:that flower is a passion flower. it is also called the crucifixion flower if you want more info on it let me know . I have many of them . and yes it is a vine,a tropical vine at that. I live in south florida and I have alot of exotic,unusual,rare and just plain weird plants.
Reply:It is maypop. here is a link for some further information. http://springhillnursery.com/product.asp...
Reply:It reminds me of a passion fruit vine (passiflora edulis). Do a search on passiflora pictures it may be the passiflora x violacea.
Reply:It is a passion flower and is perennial in warmer climates. It is fast growing and will cover a trellis in no time at all.
Reply:It%26#039;s a one eyed one horned flying purple people eater. (The wings and horn haven%26#039;t sprouted yet.) Give it a few more days.
Reply:wow - that%26#039;s amazing. I have no clue at all.
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The link should be a picture of the flower. It is a climbing plant that grows like a weed in south Texas. The picture of the flower on the ground was all I could get before the camera batteries died or I%26#039;d have the flower on the actual plant with the leaves to help identify it.
It also apears to really like lightbulbs that are not the kind that are made for plants because it is growing up through the walls and into the house.
Can you identify this plant from its flower? It is a creeper of some sort.?
it is a desert creeping purple fashion low ground cover..
Maypop
Unique flowers and edible fruit on the luscious Maypop! Hardy perennial vine bears 1 1/2 to 2%26quot; bowl-shaped blooms with green centers accented by purple to cream filaments. Yellow egg-shaped fruit is a pleasure to see or eat! Freezes to ground in winter, returns each spring. Plant 4-6%26#039; apart.
Passiflora incarnata
Zone 5 to 8
Good luck
be careful it likes to creep
Reply:Its actually not a weed - it%26#039;s a passion flower.
Reply:Passion Flower.
Reply:IT%26#039;S A PASSION FLOWER. THEY GROW WILD IN NC ALSO. THEY DO VINE---PUT UP SOMETHING FOR IT TO CLIMB ON AND CUT IT BACK
TO CONTAIN IT.
Reply:this is a lovely plant it also grows in Lebenon, the ones in lebenon are more vibrant colored. in common terms it is called the clock flower, or atleast that what me and my friends call it. the real name is passion flower. it has a huge mass of necter, whenever we wanted yo pick one we had to be really careful, so the bumble bees don%26#039;t attack.
Reply:Looks like a variant of Clematis
Reply:I just found this on the web. It is a purple passion flower. I didn%26#039;t go into really reading about it. I thought that the picture was a joke at first. It looks like something out of a scifi movie.
Reply:That%26#039;s a Passion Flower! Aren%26#039;t they beautiful? I saw one up close for the first time when I went to Greece. I wish they could grow where I live!
Reply:That%26#039;s a flower? Wow! A real beauty! I thought it was a man made accessory type of thingy.
Reply:It is a passion flower vine. They will grow indoors if you wish to try.
Reply:I think it%26#039;s a passion flower.
Reply:I have no idea, living in canada I%26#039;ve never seen anything like that, it does look pretty cool though.
Reply:I believe it is called %26#039;Love in a mist%26#039;. Don%26#039;t know the botanical name for it though.
Reply:that flower is a passion flower. it is also called the crucifixion flower if you want more info on it let me know . I have many of them . and yes it is a vine,a tropical vine at that. I live in south florida and I have alot of exotic,unusual,rare and just plain weird plants.
Reply:It is maypop. here is a link for some further information. http://springhillnursery.com/product.asp...
Reply:It reminds me of a passion fruit vine (passiflora edulis). Do a search on passiflora pictures it may be the passiflora x violacea.
Reply:It is a passion flower and is perennial in warmer climates. It is fast growing and will cover a trellis in no time at all.
Reply:It%26#039;s a one eyed one horned flying purple people eater. (The wings and horn haven%26#039;t sprouted yet.) Give it a few more days.
Reply:wow - that%26#039;s amazing. I have no clue at all.
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What is this leaf cocooned worm doing on my wall?
I just found what I thought was a dried small grayish leaf on my wall. It wasn%26#039;t surprising because there is a bouquet of dried flowers nearby. It was about 2/3%26#039;s an inch long, 1/3 inch wide and tapered at both ends. It was a bit spotty in color. As I was looking at it, it started to crawl slowly, and then I noticed a little brown wormy thing sticking it%26#039;s head out of one end. Not a gross wet worm but more like a catepillar or centipede, withc visible segments. I scooped it up and turns out it can stick it%26#039;s head out of either end. Almost cute, yet creepy, so I threw it into the garden. What the heck is this?
What is this leaf cocooned worm doing on my wall?
It%26#039;s a cocoon that would eventually turn into a moth or butterfly, but probably a moth.
Reply:if its a girl it will stay there
if it a boy its just metamorphing
Reply:Probably going to turn into a moth eventually.
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What is this leaf cocooned worm doing on my wall?
It%26#039;s a cocoon that would eventually turn into a moth or butterfly, but probably a moth.
Reply:if its a girl it will stay there
if it a boy its just metamorphing
Reply:Probably going to turn into a moth eventually.
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What colors should I paint my headboard? I wanted to paint it on the wall..?
I just painted my walls...They are tan now.. My comforter is mostly brown with dark pink flowers with white in them..and it%26#039;s green on the sides..It%26#039;s one of those reversible kind.. On the other side it%26#039;s mostly tan with brown flowers on it.
I saw a few ideas on how to make a new headboard.. I liked the idea of painting it on the wall.. I%26#039;m on a budget...but if i found something else i liked...i would use it too.. So if you have any ideas..please let me know!
What colors should I paint my headboard? I wanted to paint it on the wall..?
There are a couple things you can do. If you want to paint it onto the wall then make sure you get painting tape that you can apply to the walls and then paint your headboard, then when you peel the tape off you have nice straight lines that won%26#039;t peel the paint. You can also you stencils to give you some cool designs.
You can also make your own headboard for pretty inexpensive with a piece of cork board. You can find fabric that you really like and use a staple gun to adhere it to your head board then secure it to the wall. A couple other ideas....people have used a section of picket fence, cut the size of your bed as a head board. You can also get a screen, the kind that people use in their house to help divide up one large room. It can be painted or used as is and are cheaper then regular head boards. It%26#039;s whatever you want to do. Some people use cork board and then attach pics of their friends, special sayings and poems to it, etc. It%26#039;s whatever is special and means something to you that you enjoy.
Reply:Using painters tape, what about a plaid or stripe pattern with green, dark green and pink...another thought, what about using white pickets like a picket fence?
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I saw a few ideas on how to make a new headboard.. I liked the idea of painting it on the wall.. I%26#039;m on a budget...but if i found something else i liked...i would use it too.. So if you have any ideas..please let me know!
What colors should I paint my headboard? I wanted to paint it on the wall..?
There are a couple things you can do. If you want to paint it onto the wall then make sure you get painting tape that you can apply to the walls and then paint your headboard, then when you peel the tape off you have nice straight lines that won%26#039;t peel the paint. You can also you stencils to give you some cool designs.
You can also make your own headboard for pretty inexpensive with a piece of cork board. You can find fabric that you really like and use a staple gun to adhere it to your head board then secure it to the wall. A couple other ideas....people have used a section of picket fence, cut the size of your bed as a head board. You can also get a screen, the kind that people use in their house to help divide up one large room. It can be painted or used as is and are cheaper then regular head boards. It%26#039;s whatever you want to do. Some people use cork board and then attach pics of their friends, special sayings and poems to it, etc. It%26#039;s whatever is special and means something to you that you enjoy.
Reply:Using painters tape, what about a plaid or stripe pattern with green, dark green and pink...another thought, what about using white pickets like a picket fence?
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Wall designs for a teenage girl's bedroom?
My rooms a medium shade of purple, I have a few posters and I just recently painted the phrase %26quot;live laugh love%26quot; on one of my walls and the word %26quot;dream%26quot; over my bed. But I want to do more. The paints I have are silver, purple, pink and yellow and i have little tubes of other colors. I don%26#039;t really want anymore quotes or sayings, but a cool design that%26#039;s easy to paint by myself would be nice. Plus, I also have a few old polka dotted goodie bags and I used one to cover my windowsill, which looks really cute, but I still have two bags left. Where else could I put them? So, if you could please suggest a cool, easy wall design and another item to decorate with polka dots, that would be great :)
By the way, I%26#039;m not really into flowers and butterflies, but I%26#039;m nowhere near %26quot;punk%26quot; either...so something simple but cute.
Wall designs for a teenage girl%26#039;s bedroom?
i think medium purple. silver and dark purple would be the best color combos for a teen.why dont you get some antique looking lamps from a thrift store, spray pant them silver and glue some material onto the shades you could use painters tape to paint some stripes on ur walls you could do them very. at walmart they have wall boarder stencils. you could also cover just one wall with some different stamps. there are an endless variety of stamps at Micheals craft store. Or u could get some really cheap wooden picture frames and spray paint them silver and put pictures of all ur friends, family members, pets, and places u%26#039;ve been or want to go. then hang them up on ur wall. u could do them kind of abstract and random or do a grid pattern or hang them in a straight line along the middle of ur wall
Reply:Use goodie bags for a cover oer a bulletin board also paint like plaid or polka dots to match the goodie bag on your wall.
Reply:stripes :)
or waves
Reply:Marilyn Manson themed.
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By the way, I%26#039;m not really into flowers and butterflies, but I%26#039;m nowhere near %26quot;punk%26quot; either...so something simple but cute.
Wall designs for a teenage girl%26#039;s bedroom?
i think medium purple. silver and dark purple would be the best color combos for a teen.why dont you get some antique looking lamps from a thrift store, spray pant them silver and glue some material onto the shades you could use painters tape to paint some stripes on ur walls you could do them very. at walmart they have wall boarder stencils. you could also cover just one wall with some different stamps. there are an endless variety of stamps at Micheals craft store. Or u could get some really cheap wooden picture frames and spray paint them silver and put pictures of all ur friends, family members, pets, and places u%26#039;ve been or want to go. then hang them up on ur wall. u could do them kind of abstract and random or do a grid pattern or hang them in a straight line along the middle of ur wall
Reply:Use goodie bags for a cover oer a bulletin board also paint like plaid or polka dots to match the goodie bag on your wall.
Reply:stripes :)
or waves
Reply:Marilyn Manson themed.
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QUILTED Wall Hanging?
I went and entered a Quilting Contest. I have to make a 30 x 30 quilt, and use some of he material they supplied me with %26quot;NO instructions%26quot;. The material is one of blue background with purple and orange butterflies. one is green with small whitish flowers, one if of different colours of vines..reminds me of fireworks %26quot;it%26#039;s so hard to find something with them colours%26quot; how to make it all come together and match? Which would be a wall hanging. It%26#039;s for a lily fest, so What I really want is a scene quilt, something that I can use on my wall after. We can use any embelishments we want, so I want to use buttons, lace, ribbon embroidery, and ribbon. I%26#039;m thinking of making some flowers out of fabric and basting to the background peice, some of the petals, with some still not sewed on, so it goes over the border and looks 3d lily maybe?
Please, I need to know how to make fabric flowers, and need templates.. can%26#039;t find a thing online.. been everywhere.
Perhap colouring pages, please help
QUILTED Wall Hanging?
Go to the library, there are books with dozens of patterns for everything. I checked out a book once that had at least 50 different flower patterns and templates for applique, but I dont remember the name, it was a very thick book though. At the library you can thumb through until you find what you%26#039;re looking for. If you dont find what you%26#039;re after in the quilting section, look for books about flowers and photocopy the ones you like to use as patterns, try the childrens%26#039; section also. The library is a very handy place!! (The book may have been %26quot;1000 Quilt Blocks%26quot; by Maggie McCormick, I was on Ebay and that one looked like the one)
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Please, I need to know how to make fabric flowers, and need templates.. can%26#039;t find a thing online.. been everywhere.
Perhap colouring pages, please help
QUILTED Wall Hanging?
Go to the library, there are books with dozens of patterns for everything. I checked out a book once that had at least 50 different flower patterns and templates for applique, but I dont remember the name, it was a very thick book though. At the library you can thumb through until you find what you%26#039;re looking for. If you dont find what you%26#039;re after in the quilting section, look for books about flowers and photocopy the ones you like to use as patterns, try the childrens%26#039; section also. The library is a very handy place!! (The book may have been %26quot;1000 Quilt Blocks%26quot; by Maggie McCormick, I was on Ebay and that one looked like the one)
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Updating Wall tiles?
I have outdated wall tiles in my stand alone shower and my tub surround. The tiles are a slate/marble grey that will %26quot;read%26quot; blue if I paint my walls a creamy colour. My problem is that there are some tiles with outdated pink flowers on them (i.e, placed sporadically amongst the other tiles). My idea is to update only the tiles with flowers on them with something more current but I am not sure what. I have heard of %26quot;wallies%26quot; but when I went to their website, it said you can%26#039;t put them in the shower because the direct water will cause them to come off.
Any other ideas?
Updating Wall tiles?
no to the wallies- they are wallpaper sooooooo they would come off- but there is a special paint for ceramic tile- so you could PAINT out the flowers- (this is a simple fix) YOU must get some real help- GO TO A PAINT STORE- and ask for help----Have decorating fun-
Reply:These sound like Subway tiles. You are lucky to have them, too bad they have pink flowers.
Hope Depot and Lowes both carry rectangle subway tiles. If you can find ones that fit, you can cut a small sheet of 1inch square tiles to fit the holes. Or create a small mosaic in each spot. Sounds like fun.
Remove the grout around the offending tiles and try to crack the center of each offending tile. Pry out the broken pieces and scrape all of the old mastic or thinset out of the area. It if looks solid, just follow the instructions on a new bag of thinset to set you new tiles.
for more ideas and info visit this group: http://www.johnbridge.com/vbulletin/inde...
Reply:Look in your yellow pages for tile stores or a Home Depot. Get the measurements of the tiles you want to replace along with the quantity and if possible a picture of your shower and an idea of what you are looking for. Go to several of the stores and talk with a professional. These people know tiles and what is required for removal and installation and steer you in the right direction as well as give you a cost quote of replacing the tiles or other options such as maybe painting the tiles or applying a type of glaze. Don%26#039;t be afraid to ask questions or have them explain words or terms you don%26#039;t understand. Their job is to help you because they want your business, so if you aren%26#039;t satisfied with the way they answer your questions or treat you then find someone else so that when you go to change the tiles you are confident in doing the job.
Reply:you can cut the tiles out and put new tiles in and re grout
Reply:We had the same problem with beige tiles with the occasional one with a brown flower on
We used a tile primer and paint in the bathroom and the shower cubicle and then picked out the flower tiles (which were slightly embossed) with a chrome/silver paint.
We did this 9 years ago and are now going to replace the bathroom - apart from a few little chips where the metal pedal bin has bashed the wall, it still looks great!
Reply:Sounds like a good design question - i did find some decent instructions for how to remove the old tiles here: http://www.discountflooring.com/ceramic/...
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Any other ideas?
Updating Wall tiles?
no to the wallies- they are wallpaper sooooooo they would come off- but there is a special paint for ceramic tile- so you could PAINT out the flowers- (this is a simple fix) YOU must get some real help- GO TO A PAINT STORE- and ask for help----Have decorating fun-
Reply:These sound like Subway tiles. You are lucky to have them, too bad they have pink flowers.
Hope Depot and Lowes both carry rectangle subway tiles. If you can find ones that fit, you can cut a small sheet of 1inch square tiles to fit the holes. Or create a small mosaic in each spot. Sounds like fun.
Remove the grout around the offending tiles and try to crack the center of each offending tile. Pry out the broken pieces and scrape all of the old mastic or thinset out of the area. It if looks solid, just follow the instructions on a new bag of thinset to set you new tiles.
for more ideas and info visit this group: http://www.johnbridge.com/vbulletin/inde...
Reply:Look in your yellow pages for tile stores or a Home Depot. Get the measurements of the tiles you want to replace along with the quantity and if possible a picture of your shower and an idea of what you are looking for. Go to several of the stores and talk with a professional. These people know tiles and what is required for removal and installation and steer you in the right direction as well as give you a cost quote of replacing the tiles or other options such as maybe painting the tiles or applying a type of glaze. Don%26#039;t be afraid to ask questions or have them explain words or terms you don%26#039;t understand. Their job is to help you because they want your business, so if you aren%26#039;t satisfied with the way they answer your questions or treat you then find someone else so that when you go to change the tiles you are confident in doing the job.
Reply:you can cut the tiles out and put new tiles in and re grout
Reply:We had the same problem with beige tiles with the occasional one with a brown flower on
We used a tile primer and paint in the bathroom and the shower cubicle and then picked out the flower tiles (which were slightly embossed) with a chrome/silver paint.
We did this 9 years ago and are now going to replace the bathroom - apart from a few little chips where the metal pedal bin has bashed the wall, it still looks great!
Reply:Sounds like a good design question - i did find some decent instructions for how to remove the old tiles here: http://www.discountflooring.com/ceramic/...
Soles
Any ideas for filling decorative wall sconce???
I have 2 matching sconses that are on my wall.
I know that often they are filled with candles, stones, flowers, etc., but I was wondering if anyone had any ideas that may be at least a little bit different?/
I have almost no talent in this area!!!
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Any ideas for filling decorative wall sconce???
I have used a combination of a candle and potpurrie together, and if possible I use a dollie, on the outside under the base od the glass globe if you have one like that. One time I took a piece of lace that had tiny holes in it, and fished a thin piece of ribbon through the holes and than put it around the glass globe, that tied a bow, than put a candle in the globe. Just have fun with it. Good Luck
Reply:Tough one. Here goes: potpourri, crystals, shells, incense, small plants. Maybe you could put in something really tall like those curly sticks you find in some flower arrangements.
Reply:some small trailing plants would look beautiful, with vines hanging out.
if you frequent the beach and have lots of shells, layer those in. smooth stones would also look nice, or marbles.
good luck
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I know that often they are filled with candles, stones, flowers, etc., but I was wondering if anyone had any ideas that may be at least a little bit different?/
I have almost no talent in this area!!!
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Any ideas for filling decorative wall sconce???
I have used a combination of a candle and potpurrie together, and if possible I use a dollie, on the outside under the base od the glass globe if you have one like that. One time I took a piece of lace that had tiny holes in it, and fished a thin piece of ribbon through the holes and than put it around the glass globe, that tied a bow, than put a candle in the globe. Just have fun with it. Good Luck
Reply:Tough one. Here goes: potpourri, crystals, shells, incense, small plants. Maybe you could put in something really tall like those curly sticks you find in some flower arrangements.
Reply:some small trailing plants would look beautiful, with vines hanging out.
if you frequent the beach and have lots of shells, layer those in. smooth stones would also look nice, or marbles.
good luck
acne scar
We need paint color ideas,a way to conseal an odd back wall & decorating ideas for our new deck , HELP PLEASE?
Our covered deck will be stained med to dark brown %26amp; is inclosed with framed lattice at the ends %26amp; below the railing across the front.I want to decorate it to look cool,cozy %26amp; very relaxing. Is there any place on the web with pictures that show decor ideas for decks.I also need to conseal some things that don%26#039;t match on the back wall,like 2 kinds of sidding.We couldn%26#039;t find sidding to match our old sidding when they tore off an old loundry room to make room for the new deck.The deck is really great but the 21%26#039; back wall is an eye sore. Any decorating %26amp; consealing ideas would be great.I%26#039;ll be putting Kills out side primer on in the next few days.We have a round green glass top table %26amp; long white table to serve food %26amp; a gas grill at the other end .Hot %26amp; cold running water,electric lights %26amp; safe water proof plugs .
.I like silk flowers , need all the help I can get,the back wall looks blau now .
Thanks loads for your help %26amp; God bless .
We need paint color ideas,a way to conseal an odd back wall %26amp; decorating ideas for our new deck , HELP PLEASE?
You can paint that 21 feet of siding to get a closer match to the rest of the siding. It%26#039;s only 21 feet, not the whole house......
You could take the trellis material or even vinyl trellis material and cut it and frame it to make trellis panels: something like these: http://www.homestead.com/gardenplanter/t...
or http://www.backyardcity.com/images/LCT/W... and put these against the weird wall. Then having an off under color won%26#039;t be so noticeable. Maybe an object of art....or a wall hanging or free standing fountain between the trellis panels, don%26#039;t forget decorative lighting, etc. Does your deck have a focal point? Is it outside the deck or on the deck. If outside, then decorating should turn attention towards the outside focal point......an unusual tree, flower garden, etc. If nothing outside the deck, then your weird wall could become a real show stopper.
Reply:As someone already answered, you can paint siding making sure you use the correct type of paint and you prepare the surface properly.
Or then again, you could plant some Boston Vine at the bottom of the wall you want to conceal. Boston Vine grows quicly, has beautiful huge leaves that turn the most amazing color of red in the fall. This will conceal your wall nicely.
Sounds like a nice place!
Reply:You can paint vinyl siding; just make sure you use the proper type of paint. (http://www.hometips.com/cs-protected/gui... With dark, warm colored wood trim, I would opt for a soft, cool color to paint that wall.
Try Home Depot%26#039;s web site. They have many home improvement ideas and options. homedepot.com
Good luck!
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.I like silk flowers , need all the help I can get,the back wall looks blau now .
Thanks loads for your help %26amp; God bless .
We need paint color ideas,a way to conseal an odd back wall %26amp; decorating ideas for our new deck , HELP PLEASE?
You can paint that 21 feet of siding to get a closer match to the rest of the siding. It%26#039;s only 21 feet, not the whole house......
You could take the trellis material or even vinyl trellis material and cut it and frame it to make trellis panels: something like these: http://www.homestead.com/gardenplanter/t...
or http://www.backyardcity.com/images/LCT/W... and put these against the weird wall. Then having an off under color won%26#039;t be so noticeable. Maybe an object of art....or a wall hanging or free standing fountain between the trellis panels, don%26#039;t forget decorative lighting, etc. Does your deck have a focal point? Is it outside the deck or on the deck. If outside, then decorating should turn attention towards the outside focal point......an unusual tree, flower garden, etc. If nothing outside the deck, then your weird wall could become a real show stopper.
Reply:As someone already answered, you can paint siding making sure you use the correct type of paint and you prepare the surface properly.
Or then again, you could plant some Boston Vine at the bottom of the wall you want to conceal. Boston Vine grows quicly, has beautiful huge leaves that turn the most amazing color of red in the fall. This will conceal your wall nicely.
Sounds like a nice place!
Reply:You can paint vinyl siding; just make sure you use the proper type of paint. (http://www.hometips.com/cs-protected/gui... With dark, warm colored wood trim, I would opt for a soft, cool color to paint that wall.
Try Home Depot%26#039;s web site. They have many home improvement ideas and options. homedepot.com
Good luck!
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Wall decoration?
Hey! I need help - what do we call the things we stick on our wall (glass) permanently...there are lots of patterns and images like butterflies, flowers, etc...
Wall decoration?
are you talking about etched glass? as in a mirror that is etched... thats pretty popular. there is also something that is called glass tile... it is square and 3 inches thick...you cannot see through it just some colors.. some people built walls out of them in the fifties-to the seventies. now a days a christmas time you can see them at craft stores people wrap ribbons around them and make them faux christmas presents... but I know that they are coming back as a style for walls too.
Reply:Are you looking for decals? They come in etched glass patterns as well as colored.
Reply:could be also stencils that are painted onto walls and glass as well.
Reply:etched glass
Reply:Are you thinking of wall decals? This website has a lot of awesome designs in so many different styles. I hope you can find something here!
http://www.whatisblik.com/walldecals.htm...
Reply:it%26#039;s scenery paper or wall paper
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Wall decoration?
are you talking about etched glass? as in a mirror that is etched... thats pretty popular. there is also something that is called glass tile... it is square and 3 inches thick...you cannot see through it just some colors.. some people built walls out of them in the fifties-to the seventies. now a days a christmas time you can see them at craft stores people wrap ribbons around them and make them faux christmas presents... but I know that they are coming back as a style for walls too.
Reply:Are you looking for decals? They come in etched glass patterns as well as colored.
Reply:could be also stencils that are painted onto walls and glass as well.
Reply:etched glass
Reply:Are you thinking of wall decals? This website has a lot of awesome designs in so many different styles. I hope you can find something here!
http://www.whatisblik.com/walldecals.htm...
Reply:it%26#039;s scenery paper or wall paper
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