Jun 22, 2009 Posted by eclectic

Guest Post: Mosaic Mushroom How-To

Gretchen Demitroff won our giveaway at Cut Out + Keep. We wanted to highlight one of her crafts here on An Eclectic Blog. Please visit her blog, Angry Pincushion, for more info and detailed descriptions of the medium and large size “mushrooms.” Mosaic Mushroom Garden You Will Need: -Two Terra Cotta Pots, One 1 1/2 inch pot (pretty tiny) and one 3 inch pot -One 4 inch Terra Cotta... read more

Jun 18, 2009 Posted by eclectic

Preparing for Hurricane Season

Hurricane season is approaching and weather agencies anticipate several named hurricanes in 2009. Many areas of the country are still rebuilding and repairing damaged buildings and properties from the recent ruthless hurricane seasons. Preparation, however, can make a tremendous difference in protecting your home. Rooftops Prepare your roof for hurricane-force winds, which can tear away roofing materials.... read more

May 18, 2009 Posted by eclectic

Take it Outside! It's National Backyard Games Week

What were your favorite backyard games as a kid? Mine usually involved making something up from scratch. Sometimes we would play hide and go seek for hours. Other times my siblings and I would put on a play for our (very patient) parents. But our favorite backyard activities involved building a fort, creating a new club and keeping the boys at bay. The important part, of course, is to find a way to have... read more

Dec 25, 2008 Posted by eclectic

Happy Holidays from Eclectic Products!

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Nov 9, 2008 Posted by eclectic

A Modern Barn-Raising: Home Improvement Clubs Created by Friends & Neighbors

From Eugene, Ore. to St. Petersburg, Fla., friends and neighbors are joining together in do-it-yourself and home improvement project clubs. Sort of like a modern Amish barn raising, small communities gather at the homes of the club members to take on projects big and small. The Monthly Improvement Collective of Eugene meets 10 times per year, twice at the home of each of the five couples who belong to the... read more