I have been spending my time cleaning and organizing and planting!
Yep, planting. Last year we turned out jungle of a backyard into a baron wasteland to the beginnings of a beautiful slice of heaven.
Last year we planted a bunch of stuff... most of it made it - 2 bushes (a double hibiscus and a rhododendron) didn't make it. One of the rose bushes is taken off - and one is a little slow on the uptake. The rest of the perennials are doing wonderfully!
My creative juices have gone into planting. I bought a few flats of flowers. Planting them in the flowerbeds and designing my hanging flowers baskets.
The next step - finish up the garden. It's ready - just waiting a week to make sure no little frosty type weather kills the plants. :) Oh yeah, and my lil one decided we needed to plant watermelon. Where the heck am I gonna plant that?
I will be adding some pictures of the backyard. I don't know if I have any 'before' pictures, but I do have 'during' and 'current'.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Craft Project Overload!
Yeah, I have it! Total mental overload. I have been reading and reading a ton of wonderful blogs. Searching Craigslist and FreeCycle for crafting deals. Gathering ideas and items.
I used to have tons of craft stuff. I lost it all, long story - actually rather short story, but I try not to dwell. I have been reestablishing my larder, but it hasn't been easy. Every time I see a new project, I'm at a loss. There is always something missing. ALWAYS. Being a student, homemaker and mother there is not a second income in this house. OUCH. Not used to not having my own money.
My primary sources for craft supplies:
Craigslist
FreeCycle
Garage Sales
Dollar Stores
Clearance Racks at various stores
After holiday sales are always good
and I am absolutely in love with some of the coupons from stores like Michaels.
Over the Christmas holiday my dear SO had a couple of pictures framed (60% + 10% off). Plus they were giving gift cards worth $5 for every $25 you spent. Ended up with 7 cards! Add a paint sale and a coupon for 20% off (including sale items) and I almost completely restocked my paints and brushes! Plus some for about $10.00
Back to the overload.... I will continue to work on the Blog - my first major project will be creating a work area (that will double as the formal dining room). I can't work if I can't find my stuff.
This week though - I will be working on the yard! Or gathering more items for craft projects - depends on how you look at it.
I used to have tons of craft stuff. I lost it all, long story - actually rather short story, but I try not to dwell. I have been reestablishing my larder, but it hasn't been easy. Every time I see a new project, I'm at a loss. There is always something missing. ALWAYS. Being a student, homemaker and mother there is not a second income in this house. OUCH. Not used to not having my own money.
My primary sources for craft supplies:
Craigslist
FreeCycle
Garage Sales
Dollar Stores
Clearance Racks at various stores
After holiday sales are always good
and I am absolutely in love with some of the coupons from stores like Michaels.
Over the Christmas holiday my dear SO had a couple of pictures framed (60% + 10% off). Plus they were giving gift cards worth $5 for every $25 you spent. Ended up with 7 cards! Add a paint sale and a coupon for 20% off (including sale items) and I almost completely restocked my paints and brushes! Plus some for about $10.00
Back to the overload.... I will continue to work on the Blog - my first major project will be creating a work area (that will double as the formal dining room). I can't work if I can't find my stuff.
This week though - I will be working on the yard! Or gathering more items for craft projects - depends on how you look at it.
Purple People Eater??
Yes, I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE purple! The nice deep dark royal purple! I have friends that call me "Purple" and I answer like anyone would with a nickname.
I don't wear purple. Well, not often and certainly not in quantity. A little highlight here or there... a splash there. But never in quantity...personally, I just feel like Barney when I wear too much.
I love purple papers, purple flowers, steamers, paints! I often add purple food coloring to my white frosting!
Now, I have been looking into buying chalkboard paint and imagine my surprise when I saw THIS:
I don't wear purple. Well, not often and certainly not in quantity. A little highlight here or there... a splash there. But never in quantity...personally, I just feel like Barney when I wear too much.
I love purple papers, purple flowers, steamers, paints! I often add purple food coloring to my white frosting!
Now, I have been looking into buying chalkboard paint and imagine my surprise when I saw THIS:
Now the only concern is, NOT putting it on everything!!!!
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