Canada Day Soundtrack

Wishing you a very happy Canada day (is it July already?). Here's a playlist to take you through this warm-weather long-weeknend.

Cheers.

1. Born Ruffians - Needle
2. The Mynabirds - Body of Work
3. Ra Ra Riot - Beta Love
4. Haim - Falling
5. Tame Impala - Feels Like we Only go Backwards
6. Alt J - Taro
7. The Shins - Simple Song
8. The 1975 - Chocolate
9. Bibio - Lovers' Carvings
10. Band of Horses - Is There a Ghost
11. LP - Into the Wild
12. Mogwai - The Sun Smells Too Loud
13. Kings of Leon - Birthday
14. Daft Punk - Instant Crush
15. Disclosure - Latch
16. Ruth Moody - Dancing in the Dark
17. Vampire Weekend - Ya Hey
18. Marcus Marr - The Music
19. Major Lazer (feat Amber of Dirty Projectors) - Get Free
20. Hot Chip - Over and Over

Bridal Shower String Art

Straight out of the “that was easy” DIY vault comes another piece of string art. This one was made for my sister in law Julie’s bridal shower that we held last Sunday.

This project was altogether cost effective; in fact it was free. I had all of the supplies around the house: the wood and ceiling paint were left over from our kitchen renovation, the string from our wedding, and the nails courtesy of Ben’s tool box. The total assembly was about an hour aside from the time it took for the paint to dry (I left it over night).

This project would work well with any graphic shape, monogram, or number for a birthday or shower. As a large-scale piece it adds a fun pop of colour and could also be used to hold escort or gift cards.

I used the heart on the welcome table to greet guests in the front entrance. 

More details from Julie’s shower to come!