In my lifetime, I have found it can be defined as a second-hand stretch. I am here for it. Before loosing most everything in a house fire twenty years ago, I was a thrifting queen! (That experience can end up changing the game, a bit.) But prior, you couldn’t keep me away from diving for vintage clothing, especially from the 70’s (wink). As my interests would evolve into environmental design, finding objects to give a second life became an elevated passion.
April showers bring May flowers… and when the storms get gusty, deadwood tree branches fall. Naturally, pruning the process leaves the grounds covered in …sculptures if you so desire. A most magical organic treasure sheathed in a personal favorite illuminating source, Christmas tree lights. You already know, I never take them down. Whimsically hanging from the ceiling for dramatic accent lighting! It just the kind of wonder my friend Larry and I both appreciate!
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Do you know him? Maybe from paddling up the parkway, yep paddling… when the zone was flooded. He is an outdoor super-handy creative dad! These days he is tinkering in the outdoors on the property he and his wife are raising their family on, nicknamed Elfinwoods! A hyper-crafted backyard trails in the woods built with nature and imagination. Ornamented in hand-painted signs and repurposed online treasures. Tenants include live turkey, tapped maple trees and wondering of tech conferencing with reprieve!
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Food truck season is upon us! Tailgate or picnic in a park. Start small and share in reimagining with your little how you can repurpose your take-out containers. Micro-ways you can shift in little ways to reduce, reuse, repurpose.
#Be inspired. Be Inspiring. #Hug a Tree. #lifestyledwithintention
Visit : @visitelfinwoods by appointment
Eat : Blow Fish BBQ & have you flipped your preserved lemons from last entry?
Music : raise your vibes - The World is Worth Saving by The Neighborhood Kids
Stay tuned with spruce & adorn™ at @spruceandadorn | www.spruceandadorn.com for upcoming popup shops, community gatherings and more brands we aspire to help survive these challenged times!
Next Feature : unapologetically daring to foster your creativity for a career in the arts
 | Jenifer has been featured in Dwell.com, West Elm Chicago, Red Fin Blog, Table Magazine, Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Green Voice, The Strip Magazine, and LOCALpittsburgh. |
