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.

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??
Posted by: jes | March 25, 2006 at 06:31 AM