Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Spring Actually
This is the first year, since living in the Twin Cities, that spring has arrived "on time." In previous years, spring did not occur until mid-May. There has been lots of sun, but still a bit nippy and windy. I'm hoping that the weather will stay this way for a while (I'm fine with rain so long as it doesn't turn into snow).
Anyhow, I wanted to share pictures of some tulips growing in my backyard. I planted them late last winter, not in early fall as one is supposed to, hoping that they might bloom that spring. They never sprung last spring and I thought that the squirrels got to them. Well, spring turned into summer, and summer into fall, and fall into winter. Lo and behold, was I surprised to find these pushing through the barely thawed ground. How awesome is Mother Nature?
Anyhow, I wanted to share pictures of some tulips growing in my backyard. I planted them late last winter, not in early fall as one is supposed to, hoping that they might bloom that spring. They never sprung last spring and I thought that the squirrels got to them. Well, spring turned into summer, and summer into fall, and fall into winter. Lo and behold, was I surprised to find these pushing through the barely thawed ground. How awesome is Mother Nature?
Monday, March 15, 2010
Window Boxes
I’ve been thinking of ways to spruce up the exterior of my new home (I promise I'll post pictures once I'm done). I like what I’ve done with the interior of the home so far (or at least working with what was in existence at the time I purchased the home), while trying to stay within my budget. With spring around the corner (I can’t wait), my thoughts are now turning toward what I can do to the outside of the home and how I can turn my garden dreams into a reality.
So, I’ve been thinking about building and installing window boxes on some of my windows. I think window boxes would bring more curb appeal to my home, definitely make the home more charming, and would allow me to extend my gardening to my home. The images found on Google makes window box gardening very enticing, although I’m concerned that I have to drill holes into the exterior of the home to attach the window boxes—which is something I’m not too fond of. Maybe, I’ll just stick to regular container gardening and place the containers outside of the windows. I’ll post later as to what I intend to do. For the mean time, what do you think?
So, I’ve been thinking about building and installing window boxes on some of my windows. I think window boxes would bring more curb appeal to my home, definitely make the home more charming, and would allow me to extend my gardening to my home. The images found on Google makes window box gardening very enticing, although I’m concerned that I have to drill holes into the exterior of the home to attach the window boxes—which is something I’m not too fond of. Maybe, I’ll just stick to regular container gardening and place the containers outside of the windows. I’ll post later as to what I intend to do. For the mean time, what do you think?
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Craftin' Mood
I've been in a crafting mood lately. And I mean CRAFTING (I blame it on the weather). As of late, I've rediscovered old woolen sweaters and the many projects to turn these sweaters into something felted (e.g. felted hat, felted mittens, felted booties).
To felt woolen sweaters (or anything made with at least 65% wool), I washed the sweaters in hot water and dried the sweaters in hot heat. Looking on the internet, I came across this pattern for baby booties (http://www.heatherbaileydesign.com/BittyBooties.pdf) and decided to make a pair. I can't believe it, but I made the booties (hand-sewn) within a couple of hours, including blanket stitching around the top of the booties. I want to add some embellishments to the shoes, but I need think what would make the shoes look cuter without posing a choking hazard. Drop me a note as to what you think.
I plan to give this pair to my sister, who just gave birth to a little boy. I also plan to make another pair for my other sister, who is also expecting a boy.
To felt woolen sweaters (or anything made with at least 65% wool), I washed the sweaters in hot water and dried the sweaters in hot heat. Looking on the internet, I came across this pattern for baby booties (http://www.heatherbaileydesign.com/BittyBooties.pdf) and decided to make a pair. I can't believe it, but I made the booties (hand-sewn) within a couple of hours, including blanket stitching around the top of the booties. I want to add some embellishments to the shoes, but I need think what would make the shoes look cuter without posing a choking hazard. Drop me a note as to what you think.
I plan to give this pair to my sister, who just gave birth to a little boy. I also plan to make another pair for my other sister, who is also expecting a boy.
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