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Category Archives: Outdoors
The Girl with the Yellow Hat
Carol here. Posting from Chicago where we are enjoying biking by the lake, walking a bunch throughout the city, great company (sister, brother-in-law, nephew and niece) and really great weather. Don’t be jealous. Well. O.K. Be a little jealous. We … Continue reading
Fall Sun-catchers
Here at citymade we try not to overload on the decor because we are all about functionality. Â However, during the holidays it is hard to stay away from it completely. Â We promise we will try to keep our Thanksgiving decor … Continue reading
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Tagged fall, leaves, sun catcher, Thanksgiving
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Flower Display-Old Crock
If you are looking for something to put your plastic plant containers in try using an old crock. Â Plants tend to look even prettier when they are in pretty containers. Even this droopy aloe looks nicer in the crock. (Come … Continue reading
Do not attempt to adjust your browser . . .
There is nothing wrong with your computer . . . we are controlling citymade. This week the husbands (Jeff and Christian) will be taking over the job of posting for City Made. We don’t know why, other than that we … Continue reading
Hit The Bricks
Have you heard the old saying, †If life gives you lemons, make lemonadeâ€? Well we at citymade say, “If life gives you an old pile of bricks, make a brick patio!†Friend of citymade, Heidi, had a pile of … Continue reading
Couch Cushion to Garden Kneeler
We are now transitioning out of garden week (although this post is relevant for gardeners).  We took an old couch cushion from a broken couch and created two different posts from them.  Today’s post is a garden kneeler.  By removing … Continue reading
Garden Pics
Just for fun here are some pics of the growing things around our house. I love the anticipation that is growing vegetables. Carol
Panty Hose to Plant Tie
It seems like “they†don’t make things like “they†used to. Take for example the panty hose. After one wear, they usually tear or run. Very frustrating, until now. We have a new use for them. The plant tie. Just … Continue reading
Garden Hose Re-Do 3
Yet another use for an old garden hose: We got this idea from Christina, friend of city made. Â She cut two strips of an old garden hose and used it as a buffer between the chains on her baby swing … Continue reading
Garden Hose Re-Do 2
Here is another way to use an old garden hose. Saw blade cover. Cut the hose to the length of the saw or blade. Then cut down the middle. Place the blade in the middle and now the blade is … Continue reading