I mentioned before that I was working on a coverlet for my bed. Well, meet the inspiration! I think there’s something so “bohemian granny” about a crocheted blanket for a bed, and a chevron one really modernizes it for a current style.

I’ve subconsciously been craving one of these blankets, which is obvious by the last photo in this post, and by most of this post! Fortunately, it occurred to my conscious mind that I really need one to complete my bedroom restyle. So, I’ve been spending many hours working on a queen size coverlet (I used this video to learn how.) that measures 100 inches wide. I think I have my work cut out for me, eh?

Images: 1- Design Sponge; 2- Me; 3- Julie Alvarez

I haven’t done this in a while, but I thought I would share with you all the posts I have been doing at Apartment Therapy so you all can be inspired in your homes as much as I have been lately!

• I Spy: Hanging Dress Displays
• Hospitable Pet Etiquette for the Holidays
• Centerpiece Ideas: Inspired by Weddings
• Creating a Fun & Crafty Kids’ Table
• The Coziness Factor: A Flair for Fur
• What’s at the Foot of Your Bed?
• Old Fashioned Quilts Live in Modern Homes Too!

• Book Nooks & Reading Room: Storage Inspiration
• Hanging Tapestries as Wall Art
• Best of Wall Decoration: Framing & Arrangement Ideas
• Best of Fireplaces & Mantel Decor
• Storage Solutions: Industrial Lockers in the Home
• Getting Organized: Tackling the Craft Space
• A Bachelor Pad Landing Strip: Three Men & Lots of Shoes

Images: 1- Apartment Therapy; 2&3- Me

Resolution #5:
Liven up a corner of your home.
Guest Blog post by Angela of SeeSaw Designs

Hello! I?m Angela Hardison and I?m happy to be here. I think one of the best ways to liven up a corner of your home is with fresh flowers or plants. One thing I?d love to work on throughout this year is my green thumb (or rather, turning my black thumb green). What I really want is a garden, but I?m starting simple by bringing some green indoors. Succulents are a perfect place to start because they require a little less care and attention to survive. Plus, they?re cute. Here?s how to make your own mini succulent garden in a lightweight concrete planter.

For this project, you will need:

• Portland cement
• Perlite
• Peat
• Water
• Large & small containers
• Gloves
• Succulents & potting soil

The great thing about these planters is you can make them in any shape and size you want. I went for a simple, modern rectangle because I had cardboard boxes on hand for the form.

1. Mix equal parts cement, perlite and peat in a large container.
2. Slowly add water, stirring until the mixture has a consistency like cottage cheese.
3. Transfer some of the mixture into the bottom of the larger, outer box, then place the inner box inside.
4. Fill up the sides to the desired height, making sure to pack tightly to the bottom and sides.
5. Leave to dry for roughly 24 hours or until the mixture is firm and holds its shape.
6. Remove the inner and outer box, then let dry for an additional few days. (The concrete will continue to dry for a week or so, and will lighten as it does so. In the photos, mine had only been dry for 2 days so it is still a bit dark.)

7. Gather various succulents or other small potted pots, along with additional soil, and re-plant them in the concrete container.

8. Enjoy your mini garden, indoors or outdoors. (note: If you keep it indoors, make sure it?s next to a window for sunlight. And take the planter outside when watering because it?s naturally porous.)