Easy to make lavender sugar

I’ve always had a fascination with the magic of fabric dying. When I was a teenager, I transformed stained t-shirts or re-invigorated the faded color of a favorite blouse using at-home commercial dyes. I dissolved the powder in hot water, dipped the articles, and waited. It was a wonderful surprise every time.

Guest Blog Post - “In celebration of Spring and Mother’s Day, I’m giving over the Good Patina space to guest blogger Andrea Perrone, founder of Adonia Floral Design, a concierge floral service based in Tarrytown of Westchester County, New York.”

his is a fun and enjoyable activity to do with kids and a nice opportunity to teach them about growing their own flowers or vegetables. Repurposing egg cartons from the supermarket is a great way to save on expensive starter kits and avoids using plastic containers. Once the seeds have sprouted, the cups can be planted directly into the garden soil. The earthworms will have a great time munching on the decomposing carton while fertilizing the soil. It’s a win win for you, the worms and the planet. Happy planting!

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Once flowers are completely dry they can be enjoyed for a long time. A dry floral arrangement can be a lovely way to bring nature indoors when the cooler and darker months arrive. Dry florals are maintenance free and you never have to worry about watering them! To keep your flowers looking pretty, follow these easy tips

Follow these easy maintenance tips to extend the life of your blooms and enjoy them a little longer!