September Project: Fall Themed Upcycles
Fall is creeping up regardless of how ready we are with our fall decorations, but this month we’re here to help you prepare for the changing of the seasons: You voted, and chose fall themed upcycles for our September project!
This exciting seasonal prompt caused me a bit of reflection. As a now decade-long dweller of Los Angeles, my Minnesotan origin instincts to add a sepia tone to my home — the perfect backdrop for cozy fall evenings in! — has long since dissipated. Have I become numb to the changing of the seasons?
Surely no matter how much my life resembles year-round-summer, autumn scents during a fall transition are a must. Leaves fall from trees wherever you are (and leaves make great decor). And frankly, if my home decor is changing with seasons, it absolutely must be reused. So with that, I’m super excited to dig in with you this month and explore ways to fill our homes with fall scents, fallen leaves, and discarded fall treasures. In this together. -Molly
Using natural fall materials
How to preserve leaves using a variety of methods
Bringing nature into our homes is a perfect way to use what’s available to us. To get your gears turning, we wanted to share ways to preserve leaves and other natural materials. In this video below, Red Ted Art explores what different leaf preservation methods look like (including how to preserve leaves using a Glycerin Bath). Compare laminating, pressing of leaves, glycerin bath and coating in PVA glue.
Two words: Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Take inspiration from @thedogwooddyer who turned this basic white button-down shirt into a late summer wardrobe dream with a simple eco dye technique and a handful of lanceleaf coreopsis. Curious to try your own eco-printing? She offers a free tutorial on her website here.
A natural dye must-have guide
If you’re thinking about getting into natural dyes this fall, this handy guide by redditor mistercobain is a must. mistercobain used small batches of materials and soaked blotting paper to get each swatch. This particular seasonal chart, was made July and August. What fall blooms’ colors would you want to see?
Fall leaves with character
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New in the blog:
Bend Spoons Not Truths
by Gabriela Chagas
In this piece, Gabriela explores the beauty of transformation, and finding value in what once was — just like a spoon becoming a cherished ring. “Seeing an object that once was another gives us a sense of respect for the medium. That’s why, the upcycled projects I find the most beautiful are the ones where you can clearly identify the material used. “
Lavender scent: from the garden to your home
by Anna Porto
Lavender is more than just a fragrant herb — it's a gateway to cherished memories and simple joys. From the rolling purple fields of Provence to the comfort of homemade lavender sprays, this beloved plant has a way of weaving itself into our lives. In this article, Anna shares her personal journey with lavender, from growing her own bushes to crafting aromatic pouches and sprays, just like her mother did.
From the community:
Newcomer to the Peo Vee community, Catherine, wrote us: “I am a weaver (floor loom) of recycled/repurposed plastic bags: table runners, mats, window coverings.”
We dug in and found Catherine’s work is absolutely 😍. Can you believe these are plastic bags? Check it out below, and welcome Catherine to the community.
Photo and artwork by wovenware.org
Photo and artwork by wovenware.org
Until next week!
- Molly
