Use What Talents You Possess

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Use what talents you possess. The woods would be very silent if 

no birds sang except those that sang best.    

                                                                       - Henry VanDyke

The world would be a very quiet place if only the best of the birds sang. Imagine what it 

would be like if only the best musician played and only the best artist created art. Everyone 

in the world has a talent, Something that they can contribute to the world, even if they are 

not the best at it. What is important is the contribution! The main point of this quote is to 

share what you can do and not hide your ability just because you might not be the best at

 that particular thing. No matter what it is, we can always practice, learn,  do our best, and 

then share what we know with others, and that is what is important!

Everyone on earth has something to share.

 What can you share with the world?

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The Upcycled Chandelier

Dont take that old chandelier to the dump just yet! Did you know there are tons of
smart ways that you can upcycle an old chandelier into something brand new and 
wonderfully different? How about turning an old chandelier into a planter for your
garden, or into a backyard bird feeder?  Dont have a cast off chandelier of your own to 
repurpose into a new creation? Then why not create your own unique chandelier out of 
salvaged and repurposed materials like some of the ones pictured below? 
Read on and be inspired! 

Anthropologies Magpie Chandelier is a colorful explosion of found objects and trinkets

Chandelier planter with tutorial by DIY Showoff

Very cool chicken wire candle chandelier

I love this fairy chandelier by BellStudios on Etsy

Check out this fabulous outdoor chandelier made with electric insulators and old garden

 fencing (above and below) made by Vickie at Ranger 911

Looks beautiful at night!

Old chandelier turned into a unique planter

Handcrafted Bohemian kitchen chandelier: crystals, beads, chains, and spoons

by Madeleine Boulexteix

Outdoor chandelier made with electric insulators by Brian at Gadget Sponge

DIY solar light chandelier from Southern Life Beautiful

Recycled wine bottle garden chandelier

Cute birdhouse chandelier

Garden chandeliers with votives from Ruffled blog found via Pinterest

I see lots of vintage chandelier crystals at flea markets. Why not fashion your own mini
garden chandeliers with wire, chain, and a handful of old crystals? 

Garden birdfeeder chandelier 

Bike part chandelier by flyingpuppy via instructibles

Umbrella frame chandelier by T.O.M.T.



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Beautiful Unique Painted Doors Indoors and Out

I love beautiful, artistically painted doors. 

What better way to show off your creativity and add a unique, personal touch to your 

home than with an entrance that truly says "welcome home".  Indoors or out, a uniquely 

painted door is a fantastic way to add color and  to your home.  Check out what the folks below did with a little paint, style, and creativity!

DUMBO door (down under Manhattan bridge overpass) photo by johnwilliamsphd via flickr

Rose pained door from The Spanish Dahlia

Bohemian door

Mermaid painting on a door in the streets of Funchal on the Portuguese Isle of Maderia
via timetravelturtle

Beautiful yellow-green door 

Bathroom door Kristine Putt

Ornately decorated entryway

Chili Valparasio street art by descartes.marco via Flickr

City on the door

Bird and branch painted door from whimseybox

Door in Morocco

Handpainted chinoiserie door, see the before & after, from designsponge

Bali door

designsponge

Contrasting white pain on purple via lushome

Painted door project from onekingslane

Beautiful rainbow door 

What do you think?

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Big News! Make Vintage Upcycled Jewelry With Laura Beth Love DVD

Oh wow. Thats all I can say. I just got a big surprise when I was on Barnes & Noble online and came across my first jewelry instruction DVD, Make Vintage & Upcycled Jewelry: Dishfunctional Plate Necklace. Yay! Its now available for sale, and it looks so pretty! I just had to share the news with you! My second jewelry instruction DVD will be released a little while after this one, and I am so excited for you to see that one too. I hope you have a great weekend! 

Enjoy your day!

Love, 

Laura

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