Unique Wedding Gifts

In addition to great home decor, homebodies also offers unique wedding gifts. Our selection includes adorable handmade cards, photo frames, newlywed luggage tags, artwork, blessing jars (these are handpainted jars filled with inspirational sayings) and custom vinyl signs and magnet photo holders. We also have beautiful serving pieces such as our wire wrapped salad servers and bamboo cutting boards and our decorative blessings measuring spoons. Lots of stuff to get the new couple off to a good start!

Our family just moved into our new home and we're starting to realize some things are missing, including somewhere to hang our clothes in the laundry room. I remembered seeing this idea some time ago, and asked Jeff to give it a try (BTW that's how most design projects go in our home...I come up with the idea but Jeff gets stuck with the work...I like the arrangement...Jeff probably not so much.)

In this case, the end result is perfect! For our clothes rack, we chose metal plumming hardware fastened together and into the wall. I love it because it's rustic, it serves it purpose and it only cost about $13.

Weathered Pots

here at homebodies, we like our flowers and plants to be full of life and our planters to look like they are decades old. Good news is that you don't have to wait years for your pots to look old, you can do it in just a matter of minutes. Here we show you 2 different finishes: lime and stain. See which one you like best (or try both) and soon your outdoor spaces will look like you've been at it for a loooonnng time.

For the lime finish, here's what you'll need: lime, water, terra cotta pots, natural brush, medium grit sandpaper.

The lime adds a lovely weathered texture to the terra cotta...but don't use the lime finish on pots that will be placed outside - the lime will wash away in the first rain.
Mix one part lime to two parts water. Stir until fully combined. Using a natural brush, brush the lime over the pot. It will dry fairly quickly. Once the lime wash is completely dry, randomly sand the pot to achieve desired weathered look.

For the stain finish, you'll need: dark wood stain, old rag/cloth, terra cotta pot. The wood stain gives the terra cotta a dark weather-beaten look. I love the texture! Dip an old rag into the wood stain. Rub stain evenly into the terra cotta. Rub off the excess. Let the stain dry and repeat for a mottled look.

Here's to happy gardening!

Food Co-op in Tooele County

I like the Utah food co-op because it supports local farmers and businesses and you get great stuff for a great price..... but one of the things I didn't like was pickup day - because of the food co-op's popularity, picking up your goods could be not only crowded but frustrating. Now, even that will improve - Tooele County is getting another pickup site. In addition to St. Barnabus Church, the Tooele County Senior Citizen Center will also now be available. If you are interested in learning more about The Community Food Co-op of Utah, check out their web site: http://www.foodco-op.net.

You must place your order by July 16.

Price Cutbacks!

homebodies has cut back its prices on lots of items... just in time to spruce up your place before your next guest arrives or the next family barbecue is at your house. Each item shown here has been recently reduced--most by 20% or more! But don't wait long... we only order a few of each item.. see ya soon!

Winged Accessories

Here are some fun and inexpensive gift ideas (or buy one for yourself) we just got in at homebodies. We have these handmade dragonfly necklaces ($9) and butterfly bows ($4). Both are the perfect accessory for this summer.

Scrapbook Creations

homebodies has several items that feature scrapbook paper to make creative, unusual gifts and home decor items. You can buy these products off the store floor, or you can custom order them in the size and paper/colors you need. Come check them out!