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Recreate a Kiwiana classic using butterflise and Resene testpots.
Find out how to create your own.
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If you enjoy growing your own potted plants and would like a stylish way of displaying them inside the home, then this month's project could be just what you need. I've been admiring living walls and hanging gardens for some time now, and decided to create an achievable small-scale … View moreIf you enjoy growing your own potted plants and would like a stylish way of displaying them inside the home, then this month's project could be just what you need. I've been admiring living walls and hanging gardens for some time now, and decided to create an achievable small-scale version to house small pots and fresh herbs in my kitchen. These shelves are affordable and easy to make, and ideal for apartments and smaller homes without much garden space.
For this project you will need:
• 1 length of untreated pine 20mm thick and 120mm wide
• Hand saw or skill saw, sandpaper
• Drill with 72mm hole saw drill bit and 7.5mm drill bit (for 7mm rope)
• 9 x 9cm terracotta pots
• White synthetic general purpose rope 7mm x 10m, 8 x white plastic cable ties
• Resene Colorwood Whitewash, speed brush or synthetic paintbrush
• Various herbs or small plants
Step one: Cut your length of pine into three pieces, each 600mm long. You can do this with either a hand saw or a skill saw. Once cut, give them a sand.
Step two: Measure out the placement of your holes that will hold the terracotta pots. I spaced mine out at 150mm centres. Repeat these markings for all three lengths of timber.
Step three: Using a drill with a hole saw attachment, cut out 72mm (D) sized holes to fit your terracotta pots. I practised first on a spare cut of timber I had lying around, to make sure that the hole I was drilling was the right size. For my 9cm pots, I found that 72mm ensured a good fit. Tidy up each hole with a light sand.
Step four: Now you need to cut the holes for your rope. Measure in 20mm from each corner and mark your drilling spot. Use a 7.5mm drill bit to make one hole in each corner (the size drill bit you use will depend on the thickness of the rope you are using to hang your shelves – adjust accordingly). Repeat for all three lengths of timber.
Step five: To achieve a fresh, clean look I used Resene Colorwood Whitewash interior wood stain. There are lots of colours to choose from, so you could pick whichever best suits the timber you are using and where the finished project will be hanging. I applied two coats of Whitewash using a speed brush, or synthetic brush.
Step six: Cut your rope into four equal lengths and thread each length through the corner holes of your shelves starting from the bottom. Tie each length of rope into a knot on the underside of the bottom shelf, so the bottom shelf rests on these knots.
Step seven: Adjust the placement of your shelves until you get them evenly spaced. Make sure you allow room for the pots to sit in the shelves, and room for your plants to grow of course. I spaced my shelves at 200mm apart. Secure the undersides of your remaining shelves with cable ties, they are a good solution because they aren't hugely visible and they don't budge. Trim the long ends of the cable ties once in place.
Step eight: Add your pots and plants, and hang in your chosen spot. Make sure that you use hooks that can safely take the weight of your shelves.
DIY with pictures: www.curtainclean.co.nz...
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Award-winning theatre company Indian Ink comes to Upper Hutt next week (5-7 August) with their powerful new play Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream.
This glorious production is inspired by Ernest Becker’s Pulitzer prize-winning Denial of Death, and the vibrant, life–filled chaos of … View moreAward-winning theatre company Indian Ink comes to Upper Hutt next week (5-7 August) with their powerful new play Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream.
This glorious production is inspired by Ernest Becker’s Pulitzer prize-winning Denial of Death, and the vibrant, life–filled chaos of India’s most cosmopolitan city, Mumbai. Jacob Rajan delivers a dazzling solo performance as he channels seven characters, weaving the afterlife and a dash of Bollywood disco into the real life mystery of India’s vanishing vultures. Infused with serious laughter, exquisite puppetry and inspired sound design this show will blow your mind and melt your heart.
“To say this is a must see is an understatement” (NZ Herald)
Once again, Karori Lions are partnering with Karori Rotary to bring you our joint Book Fair. It wil be held on Friday and Saturday, 10th and 11th September at Karori Baptist Church Hall in Marsden Village.
There will be some great bargains, and anyone who spends $20 or more will be able to enter … View moreOnce again, Karori Lions are partnering with Karori Rotary to bring you our joint Book Fair. It wil be held on Friday and Saturday, 10th and 11th September at Karori Baptist Church Hall in Marsden Village.
There will be some great bargains, and anyone who spends $20 or more will be able to enter a draw for some fabulous prizes.
Many of you will be aware that Karori Lions are currently working hard, along with other Lions in our part of the country, to raise $500,000 to create "Playscape" - an outdoor facility at the new Children's Hospital which will provide a wide range of therapeutic, rehabilitative, and … View moreMany of you will be aware that Karori Lions are currently working hard, along with other Lions in our part of the country, to raise $500,000 to create "Playscape" - an outdoor facility at the new Children's Hospital which will provide a wide range of therapeutic, rehabilitative, and developmental benefits to all young patients, such as, increasing physical activity, assisting with both fine and gross motor skills, and cognitive development.
We are now approaching our target, but still need to raise about $50,000, so we've set up a Givealittle appeal page to help with this final push. Please visit the page and support the children of the Wellington Region and others who may be referred here, and pass on the link to all your friends.
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We now have a new official combined Facebook page for our Wellington Community Pools - Tawa, Karori, Keith Spry, Freyberg, Thorndon and Khandallah. It’s your one stop shop for all pool updates, timetable information and any upcoming fun events.
All of our individual pool pages will be closing … View moreWe now have a new official combined Facebook page for our Wellington Community Pools - Tawa, Karori, Keith Spry, Freyberg, Thorndon and Khandallah. It’s your one stop shop for all pool updates, timetable information and any upcoming fun events.
All of our individual pool pages will be closing down on Monday 2 August, so now is the time to follow our new page to get updates on your local pool. This page does not include Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre.
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Black+Decker Table Saw (BES720) Sold at Mitre 10
The Hazard:
During use the guard may become misaligned and contact the saw blade.
If the guard contacts the saw blade, the guard may break or make contact with the operator causing injury.
What to do:
Stop using the table saw, contact the … View moreBlack+Decker Table Saw (BES720) Sold at Mitre 10
The Hazard:
During use the guard may become misaligned and contact the saw blade.
If the guard contacts the saw blade, the guard may break or make contact with the operator causing injury.
What to do:
Stop using the table saw, contact the Black+Decker Customer Service team to receive a free guard and riving knife upgrade at an authorised Service agent.
More details here: www.recalls.govt.nz...
Through Hapkido Martial Arts kids learn self-discipline, coordination, confidence and fitness, and have fun while learning.
Our Wellington Hapkido Academy Junior Class students, which covers school years 3 to 9, is held on Saturday 10-11am, at 1st Floor, 8 Fifeshire Avenue, (off Cambridge … View moreThrough Hapkido Martial Arts kids learn self-discipline, coordination, confidence and fitness, and have fun while learning.
Our Wellington Hapkido Academy Junior Class students, which covers school years 3 to 9, is held on Saturday 10-11am, at 1st Floor, 8 Fifeshire Avenue, (off Cambridge Terrace).
Cost is $30 a month.
Find us at www.wellingtonhapkido.com... to find out in greater detail what we do and how to join.
Last chance this weekend to catch the festival fun at the Festival of Christmas - it's been a massive success and has really warmed up winter.
The festival finale will be full of fun this SAT 31st. New lighting projections on the buildings, a massive WW2 spot light carving up the sky and at … View moreLast chance this weekend to catch the festival fun at the Festival of Christmas - it's been a massive success and has really warmed up winter.
The festival finale will be full of fun this SAT 31st. New lighting projections on the buildings, a massive WW2 spot light carving up the sky and at 6.30pm fireworks. All this, plus the final European Style Night Market, with delicious food, beverages, crafts and gifts. There will also be food trucks dotted ! Roasted chestnuts and mulled wine around town and Martin Bosley’s Oyster Saloon from 3pm (don't delay very popular) . It's been so great to see so many people enjoy the Main Street spectacle - weather forecast is terrific. LAST CHANCE FOR FESTIVAL FUN. Full details here:
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I love our way of life...
I started dieting when I was 12 years old. I wasn’t overweight but I felt pudgy and I wanted a new boy at school to like me. Somehow, I obtained a calorie counting book and quickly memorized it. Each day, I tried hard to reach my goal of eating a certain number of … View moreI love our way of life...
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