One three hour flight, and 40 minute blue line ride later, I'm back in Chicago.
So long Miami, it was nice while it lasted.
I just spent the week visiting my sister in FL, and it was ah-mazing. I frequently toy with the idea of "homeless beach bum" but the designer shoe urge overcomes me, and I'm back to reality. So, since I can't live near the beach, I'm bringing the beach to me (well it's more rivery....semi beachy....).
Disclaimer: technically I do live near a beach, but with headlines such as "Swim bans for 2 Chicago beaches due to E.Coli"....I think I'll pass.
Today's beach themed project: Beach (okay RIVER) Rock Mat
About a year ago I purchased a few bags of black river rocks from the dollar store, with every intention of making a river rock epoxy table top like one I had seen in Miami. I did not realize at the time, how lazy and poor I really am. The table top never got made, and I don't foresee it being completed anytime in the near future. So, now what to do with 3 bags of river rocks?
I came across my inspiration: CB2 Pebble Mat- Retailing for $44.95
I thought, yep I can make that.....and soon realized I wasn't alone. I googled DIY pebble mat, and found literally hundreds of tutorials. So, turns out this isn't a Kaitlin original idea. I tried.
Here's the how-to:
Ikea "Borris" Door Mat- $1.49
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6 Bags of Dollar Tree River Rocks- $6.00
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1 Large tube E6000 glue (BEST GLUE EVER!)- $3.49
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It's pretty self explanatory. Glue the rocks to the mat in whatever pattern you like. The glue works great, and the mat has a latex backing that keeps the mat in place, perfect for a bath mat. Your first instinct might be- doesn't it hurt to walk on rocks? No, you don't need to have callused superhuman feet to like this rug. It feels like the spa has come to me every time I step on it. Rajah doesn't think it's too bad either.
P.S. Detailed Miami adventure post to come soon....as soon as my fingers get the motivation to type another post.....
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