Happy Spring Everyone! - March 23

I just love spring! These days I'm working on home improvement projects around the house, like painting and landscaping...I'm learning as I go. As I work in the garden it brings great memories of my childhood, I grew up in a family who loved flowers and planting. My grandparents harvested coffee, one of my aunts had a hibiscus farm and other cultivated all sorts of tropical veggies. I find it so therapeutic and inspiring. I'm a beginner with no "green thumb" yet but I'm optimistic! :)

Some of my favorite websites to learn about gardening is You Grow Girl! and Better Homes & Gardens. I'm just taking baby steps...Most of the time my steps lead me to Lowe's where I usually bring my digital camera (to snap photos of great landscaping possibilities, a tiny sketchbook and a little list of things to find out and ask...(they are always great to help me out)...I wish they offered some type of discount for frequent shoppers :)

Recently I have been inspired by some really cool fabric like:

• Oilily- their spring/summer collection is so gorgeous and cheery
• Munki Munki - ahhh! so way cute!
• Amy Butler sewing patterns - on my wish list!

..and have added some really Cool places to shop on my wishlist:

• The Farm Chicks - I just love their cute pendants
• Ribbon Jar - a world of colorful ribbons
• Plow & Hearth - pretties for the garden
• LadyDaisy - super adorable gifts!

Just purchased this book and I can't wait to start reading it...

  Shelter for the Spirit - Create Your Own Haven in a Hectic World

OK, I have to go...so I'll leave you with my favorite quote this month:

"Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it.
Boldness has genius, power and magic in it." -Goethe

(great quote from to Andrea from SuperHeroDesigns.com)

chat w/ you soon.

Comments

[jes]

SO CUTE!!!

I just discovered the Ribbon Jar this past week too!! We must be on the same wave length this week!!

PS...do you have any of the journals??