Ideas for rock collection

Moving to a new state can be stressful for the whole family and can be particularly tough on the kids who tend to thrive on routine and familiarity. Besides the frightening prospect of starting over in a new place there is the packing and, more specifically, the paring down that takes place before the move. Here is a great solution to satisfy a young collector’s need to take a piece of their old home with them to the new one.

Do you have a pile of rocks you don't know what to do with? Do you love collecting rocks, but aren't sure how to display them? Many people love collecting rocks from beaches, forests, caves, or even their own backyard. In this wikiHow, a...

Name: Kirsten Thoft and Ted Nadeau Location: Princeton, NJ Size: 3200 square feet (including lower level apartment / family room) Years lived in: 2 years; owned So many words are needed to describe Kirsten and Ted’s multi-faceted home: beautiful, sustainable, functional, light, airy, warm, homey, and even industrial! Kirsten, an architect, purchased the site and originally planned to build a spec home.

I am often asked what I do with my rocks after they are painted, or how to display painted rocks. Some I hide, some I give away, but I do keep quite a few. Here are some creative ways to display painted rocks to help inspire you.