Monday, January 14, 2013

DIY Pallet Gate Kit






photo of pallet gate

Here in a kit with absolutely everything you'll need to make your own pallet gate. It includes: 6 heavy-duty casters, 4 double-hinges, 2 handles with screws, 50 large screws, 8 small screws, 60 washers, and 450 nails. You'll receive burlap to create 9 pockets in which to plant succulents or any other plants of your choosing. You'll also receive a complete set of instructions on how to build your own gate.

These materials will create a tri-fold pallet gate. All you need do is provide your own tools (hammer, drill, pliers ,and staple gun (optional). And, of course, you'll need to find three pallets!

The materials used to create this gate can add up. We've included them here at a very small mark-up, which pays for the time and labor of gathering, packaging, product testing, and design. Once paid, you've got everything you need for a very inexpensive, movable, foldable, unique living pallet gate.

Kit Measures: 22" long x 13" wide x 4.5" tall

Finished Gate Measures: 37" tall x 45" wide per pallet section;
Three-pallet long gate (as shown) is 135" when fully extended (or 11 feet, 3 inches)
You can purchase this kit in our shop or on etsy for $165 plus S&H:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/120755202/living-pallet-gate-diy-kit-diy-kit-to




Thursday, January 10, 2013

Standing Root Coat Rack




We adapted a traditional bentwood standing coat rack and a beautiful tree root for hanging coats and bags.  The bottom of the the rack has been white washed using a matte paint and then waxed and the circular sections will hold folded umbrellas. This is a easy space-saving way to hang things when there isn't closet space.

Measures: 69" tall x 26" wide (at widest part of root)
Base is 15.5" square; 2 hoops are 11.5" diameter

Come to our shop to purchase or buy it on etsy for $130 plus S&H:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/120236927/standing-root-coat-rack-mash-up-coat

Painted Old School Desk





This is a solid wood old-school desk made for the junior variety of person, although it will easily accommodate a small adult.  We painted the desk with a matte olive paint and waxed it with dark wax.  It has small platform on which to write and books can be stored in the under section.  A great piece for a child's bedroom or place for kids to work in the home office.

Measurements: 32" tall x 22" wide x 24" deep
Seat is at 17" high; 17.75" wide x 16.25" deep
Desk top is at 27.75" high; 12.5" wide x 24" deep
Shelf is made of 4 slats at 6.5" high; 16" wide x 10" deep

Come to our shop to purchase or buy it on etsy for $150 plus S&H:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/120236049/olive-green-old-school-desk-solid-wood
 

Three Arm Candelabra







We saved this gorgeous sweeping arm metal candelabra from a bedazzled death.  When we found it, it was covered in plastic jewels and all manner of unnecessary ornamentation.  The junk got stripped and the candelabra was cleaned and painted with silver paint to restore it to its simple beauty.

Three arms hold three taper candles.
Measures: 12" wide x 10" tall with a 6" diameter base

Come to our shop to purchase or buy it on etsy for $30 plus S&H:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/120237427/three-arm-silver-metal-candelabra


Wall Pockets



We made these wall pockets with ticking stripe fabric which has some give, thus the pockets have a bit of slack to hold bulkier items while still keeping them firmly in place.

When you've run out of horizontal storage space, these wall pockets can be hung vertically to store all  manner of things:  keys, glasses, sunglasses, mail, office supplies.  The big one will even hold a magazine or two.  The wall pockets can be the designated spot for things you can't afford to loose or things that tend to clutter up a horizontal work space.  Simply hang with a nail on the wall.

Large Measures: 12.13" diameter
Small Measures: 8.25" diameter

Visit our shop to purchase or buy the large pocket on etsy for $25 plus S&H (large):
https://www.etsy.com/listing/120239390/large-ticking-stripe-wall-pocket-fabric

Or buy the small pocket on etsy for $15 plus S&H (small):
https://www.etsy.com/listing/120239513/small-ticking-stripe-wall-pocket-fabric


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Monday, January 7, 2013

Thank You!!

photo credit:  Shannon MacGowan

photo credit:  Kara Mannix
photo credit:  Kara Mannix
photo credit:  Lane McNab


photo credit:  Shannon Kelli


To:


Danny and Chamnan Renz
Renz Family
Steve "Shems" Smith
Judi Carmi
Tsitrin Family

David
Heather
Norman
Ed
Terri
Lane
Monica
Melissa
Natasha
Laura
Kara
ShoSho
Shannon
Sheila
Holly
Karen
Laura
Christianna
Mothership HackerMoms

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to our friends and family who lent their time, talent, expertise and unending support to help us get the new store open.  We are so grateful to you!




Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Opening Friday!!



Newly made sign ready to hang over our new shop door!


We have been hard at work getting our new shop ready for its "soft opening" this Friday.  We wouldn't have been able to accomplish it without the help of our dear friends who have donated their time and talent to get the shop ready.  Thank you, Friends!


Temescal First Friday Art Hop with featured artist Kevan Jenson.
Friday, January 4th from 6-9pm
470G 49th Street, Oakland

Come and say hello!

Wendy & Camille