The Saturday Six

One.

Do you have any collections? I don't so much anymore (unless you count scrapbooks), but as a kid, I collected bells and business cards. Yes. Business cards. :) But I found this article that feature some random collections and how people displayed them! Check out the rolling pins!!!

Two.

This is a cool story in and of itself. But it is a little extra cooler for me, because I know Molly! A friend of mine (from my IWU days) now lives in the Gatlinburg area, and one night this week, a bear showed up at their house and emptied their bird feeders! They got it on video, and a news station featured the story!

Three.

Since we hosted Mommapalooza last Sunday, I was reminded again how grateful I am that we finished out our garage so it can be used as a party space. It works perfectly for that! I also found this collection of photos from people who converted garages (of varying finished levels) for all kinds of fun purposes! Check it out!

Four.

I found this absolutely fascinating. This is a five minute video (I know...longer than I normally share, but totally worth the watch) about a gentleman who makes paper props for movies. Books, letters, maps, wanted posters...you name it. He talks about all the research that goes into making the items and how he has to figure out how to make it look authentic and still communicate the key information it has to share to make the movie moment compelling. I never thought about the fact that there is a person who makes those props! It even shows him at work in his studio. Fascinating.

Five.

I told you yesterday that we didn't end up planting our annual flowers last weekend because it's just been so cold and gross here this spring. Since I've had a few extra days to think about it, I have hunted for some ideas about what to combine in planters. Here's a post with the first of three specific "plant recipes" for a planter. You can access the other two from the bottom of the post! I really like them!

Six.

And finally today, with the hope that grilling weather will eventually arrive, I am sharing this post with some awfully clever cookout hacks. I think the burger tracker and s'more maker are my two favorites!