Monday Things

Good Morning!  Did you all enjoy your weekends or was it too hot or rainy to enjoy anything?  I worked all weekend developing transfers for a couple of pieces furniture we are working on.

Today's post contains two items that are not similar in nature but that doesn't matter.  This blog has never claimed to make sense.

Take a look.

This is called a cropped brush.  The inventor, Mark Wholey, came up with this version out of frustration and necessity.  I like its practicality and the fact that it is made in the USA.

“While putting a finish on a handmade coffee table, the brush I was using fell apart. I repaired it by wedging the handle at a right angle into the steel band. I completed the project with the ‘fixed’ brush and was amazed how comfortable it was to use.”  You may click here for all the particulars.

And ...

 

This is a decorating idea that makes a dramatic statement for very little time and money.

 

"What a little spray paint can do! Choose a single standout hue to turn a jumbled collection of garage sale finds into a unified display for a wall, mantel or shelf."  This idea is from Midwest Living.  All the particulars can be found here. 

 

 

I hope you have found these interesting.  Gives us food for thought.

 

 

Meanwhile .... keep it simple and make it real.

 

Jeanne

 

Made in the USA

Choosing to buy products made in the USA is not just a patriotic display but a sound way to assist in the economy of the USA.  I wholeheartedly support this movement and wish that everyone would get on the bandwagon.  Any citizen in any country should make the effort to buy nationally and locally produced items.

The post today features items, simple items, made in the USA.  I am not doing this to advertise them or promote them.  They are simply representative of what is available. I intend to continue to feature such items to maintain awareness of "Made in the USA".

Take a look.

Cuppow

To-Go Lids for Mason Jars

Raise A Glass

"Mason jars make great drinking glasses. They’re inexpensive, durable, heat-resistant, and recyclable, plus they’ve got a casual, nostalgic vibe that adds to the appeal. But the spill factor makes it tough to use a Mason jar on the go.

After a few too many spills in the car, Joshua Resnikoff starting thinking there must be a way to make a Mason jar more travel friendly. He teamed with his friend Aaron Panone, a mechanical engineer, and together they created Cuppow, a BPA-free plastic lid that turns an ordinary Mason jar into a travel mug.

Cuppow is designed for both large and regular mouth Mason or canning jars. The dishwasher-safe lid fits underneath the screw-on ring that comes with a canning jar. Cuppow does all its design, development, packaging, and manufacturing in Massachusetts, where Joshua and Aaron tapped a team of fellow entrepreneurs at Fringe, a business incubator and coworking space in Somerville. It’s a community effort, with universal drinking appeal."

Eden Bags Java Flow Striped Wine Tote Bag Recycled Plastic Fabric Made in USA

by Eden Bags

"Created using USA recycled plastic bottle fabric Two interior sleeves for wine bag, lunch tote, gift bag or small handbag Snap closure to separate two wine bottles or secure bag contents 10" tall x 8" wide x 4" deep with 19" long straps (9½" drop) "

Pyrex Prepware Measuring Cup, Clear with Red Measurements

"Comfortable easy-to-use measuring cup is made with an ergonomically designed handle and easy-to-read red markers
Made in the USA of ultra-durable, non-porous glass; won't absorb odors, flavors, or stains, nor will it impart them
Has a 2-cup capacity, great for most basic recipes
Renowned Pyrex glass measuring cups are fantastic prep tools in any kitchen
Dishwasher safe, yet best to wash by hand since, over time, dishwashers can affect measurement markers."

(these descriptions are from Amazon and Grommet) 

 

Give it a go and make an effort to buy Made in USA.  Let's create more jobs here.

 

Meanwhile .... keep it simple and make it real.

 

Jeanne