Tag Archives: Vertical garden

Rocket Man

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Art for Housewives

Several years ago, I posted about Vigilant Things and the use of everyday objects, by the Yoruba of Nigeria, to create talismans. These talismans are known as aale and they are meant to warn someone with bad intentions to stay … Continue reading →

Posted in Plants & Gardening | Tagged aale objects, Batman, Container gardening, La Sussurrata, rucola, talisman, Vertical garden, Vigilant Things, Yoruba culture | 2 Comments

Inspiration or Appropriation?

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Art for Housewives

Paris Day 4 In the past few months I’ve come across various articles where known fashion designers have been accused of “cultural appropriation”. Below are a few examples: Shetland Islanders, known for their Nordic style fishermen’s sweaters, claim that Chanel … Continue reading →

Posted in Drawings & Paintings | Tagged André Breton, appropriation, cultural appropriation, Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, Man Ray, Matisse, Modgliani, Musée Quai Branly, Paris, photogenic lifestyle, Picasso, Vertical garden | 5 Comments

Happy

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Art for Housewives

«The mind can deliberately change the way it sees things» – Colin Wilson – This summer I made many Muy Marcottage dresses. Well, actually many were “almost done” but just needed to be finished. So, surrounded by plants, I spent many … Continue reading →

Posted in Plants & Gardening | Tagged Container gardening, Happiness, Muy Marcottage, Recycled fashion, Ruffles, Vegetable garden, Vertical garden | Leave a comment

Towards self-sustainable everything

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Art for Housewives

Building with Tires, Cans and Bottles: A Michael Reynold’s design and built home. The construction methods are not new; this type of construction is closely related to indigenous building methods that have been used for centuries. However, an architect and … Continue reading →

Posted in Plants & Gardening | Tagged Container gardening, Foraging, Green roof, Self-sustainable, Self-Sustaining, Solar cooking, Vertical garden | 7 Comments

Why not plant something?

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Art for Housewives

Boskke’s Recycled Sky Planters Create a Fantastic Suspended Garden Recycled Sky Planter. Recycled POTOGREEN Planters to Uplift Paris Streets + Da Morto A Orto: Redundant Furniture Recycled into Abundant and Gorgeous Planters + Potogreen et le Jardin hors sol de … Continue reading →