Follow me Welcome to so sew Sunday (the first of an occasional new sewing feature on Birdz of a Feather)! Comfy lounging is a priority to me no matter what time of year. As soon as my work day ends, … Continue reading
Follow me Comfy lounging is a priority to me no matter what time of year and Jalie Lounge Pants fulfill that goal! As soon as my work day ends, I can’t wait to put on the most relaxing clothing to … Continue reading
Follow me I have to say that hypertufa planter chairs are my all time favourite DIY upcycle project for the garden! What could be better than a ‘seat cushion’ made of succulents?
Follow me ‘Tis the season for weddings – and upcycled wedding decor! If you are about to wed – or know someone who is – today’s post will give you some creative ideas on how to DIY your own decor … Continue reading
Follow me Resanding with Polymeric sand marks the end of an era at Birdz of a Feather. All good things must come to an end; nothing lasts forever. Today that sentiment is twofold: we’ve updated our logo and are replacing … Continue reading
Follow me Add unique style around your yard and in your home with these 10 outside the box planter ideas!
Follow me Pond maintenance is par for the course if you want to enjoy an urban oasis. Are ponds high maintenance? Yup; but there’s a secret to keeping algae at bay if you continue to read. That will help keep … Continue reading
Follow me If you’re anything like us, you try to complete your inside renos during the winter months so you can enjoy the great outdoors once the good weather arrives. We just finished an accessible bathroom renovation for my Mom, … Continue reading
Follow me When you’re home & garden DIY’ers that repurpose and upcycle as much as we do – whether it’s a reno or craft project – it only makes sense that we would endeavour to do the same when it … Continue reading
Follow me I’ve been spending some long overdue quality time with Hubs this holiday season, so this post comes a day late for our 2018 round up. Looking back on our projects of 2018 has made me realize how much I’ve … Continue reading
Follow me A few years ago, we replaced all our kitchen appliances with Energy Star appliances and are reaping the benefits of energy savings. However, we still have a set of washing machines that my grandmother purchased for me over … Continue reading
Follow me As you saw in Part I of Waste Not Want Not, in trying to live a more a sustainable lifestyle, it’s important to us to reduce food waste. In Part II, we’re taking it another step further. Along … Continue reading
Follow me In this first part of a 2-part series, we’re showing you how we’re getting meal planning and inventory tracking organized in order to save money. Have you noticed how the price of food is skyrocketing? Now, more than … Continue reading
Follow me Stock up on chicken soup with a pressure cooker! On today’s Sustainable Sunday, we’re cooking up batches of chicken stock to keep on hand as the cold weather settles in (we usually freeze it). Nothing could be better … Continue reading
Follow me If you’re looking for a way to cut down on energy usage, a pressure cooker is the way to go!
Follow me With Christmas fast approaching, this dog gift basket is perfect for gift giving! When the goodies are gone, use it as dog toy organizer. It’s a cool project for the furry friends in your life and their human … Continue reading
Follow me Homemade pesto is the payoff after we set up an indoor herb garden! My personal favourite herb is basil and we use it in a lot of dishes, so we’re going to show you how to make pesto … Continue reading
For us sustainable living means promoting good health through eating well, sleeping well, and generating less food, energy and water waste. It also means changing our mindset to engage in activities that are more environmentally friendly. However, getting there is a journey, not a sprint. I hope you’ll come along for the ride on Birdz of a Feather as we share our journey to sustainable living! Continue reading