Lenora, Lenora, how does your garden grow? Patio garden progress and a little crafty DIY

Hello my little sun-lovin' bunnies!

I've been enjoying everyone's feedback and interaction in regards to my garden project, so I thought I'd share another update!

After a few more set backs- including a very vindictive stray cat who dug up  all the pots that were big enough for him to fit into, our garden is growing wonderfully and I am just so proud!

As you can see, I expanded the garden down the stairs...

We've had to add extra trellace and LOTS of bamboo skewers to deter the darn cat from digging, so the greenery isn't the prettiest to look at right now. We'd rather the skewers to using chemicals to deter him.
Our plants are dong great- especially our spinach and various pepper plants. We also have lots of new seedlings started in our little greenhouse (that does not have it's green-house-y plastic covering on for these photos- it was too hot!)

You may have noticed a few little jars in these photos- they are my latest little DYI.

I made outdoor photo jars!

I adore them! Not only are they cute, interesting little additions to our patio, they are a great way to use up some of the empty glass jars that have been taking over our pantry!

I just put some marbles and faux pearl beads into some empty glass jars, put in an old photo (from a haul of old 1890s-1950s photos from a farming family I picked up at a fleamartket), closed the jar tightly and decorated with some twine.  I made one that hangs with wire,  and one that says "welcome" for the front step.  Very happy with them!

How is everyone's garden growing?

xox
Lenora

Quick DIY project- Cupcake stand

Hello bunnies,

I've been a busy bee today! Tomorrow we will be hosting a little get-together for my friend Katie's birthday, and as I am a touch OCD when it comes to hostessing, I've been working on little details.

I have been dubbed "Martha Stewart Meets Dita Von Teese" by my close friends, as well as "Martha Stewart on Crack"...no detail is too small, no gathering will happen without ample amounts of glamour, and when I get an idea in my head, it usually evolves into something ridiculous and over the top.

Case in point: today's DIY project.

I originally had the idea to make Katie one hell of a glittery birthday cake. That idea evolved into glittery cupcakes. That evolved into glittery chocolate-covered-cherry stuffed cupcakes with white chocolate buttercream frosting. That lead to "What shall I display these fantastic cupcakes on?!"

I wanted a majestic, bejeweled, glittery throne for the delicious cupcakes to rest...so off treasure hunting I went!

I returned home with 4 pieces of vintage glasswear from Salvation Army :

Two vintage etched glass plates, and two vintage etched glass desert bowls. Total cost: $4 Above as you can see I already started the gluing process before I decided to take photos. Oops!

I also picked up a bottle of mixable, quick-bond, heavy-duty epoxy suitable for glass. You squirt a little into a dish, mix it up, apply to both edges being glued, hold for 5 minutes, and you're all done!

Isn't she a beaut?

Total cost: $5! Not bad if I do say so myself!

Don't those cupcakes look delish? Keep an eye on Fat Glam Kitchen in coming days for the recipe to be posted!

What have you all been making lately? Any crafts or projects you're proud of?

XOXO

Lenora