Another Finish a Project Weekend

We had such good results last weekend that I'm announcing that this weekend is another Finish a Project Weekend.

I finished my tassel last weekend.
And made progress on several other things as well.

Today's goal... pressure wash the porch. If I'm lucky, inspired or Hubby decides to help, I may be able to get the front and side of the house done. Wish me luck!

Finish a Project Weekend

How many projects do you have that need finishing? If you're anything like me, you have a few. Guilty secret, yes. So I'm designating this weekend as Finish a Project Weekend...

Just a few projects I have that need finishing:

I'm making a valance for the laundry room.
I'm also making artwork for the laundry room and I just need to put it all together.
We've been meaning to put down weed killer and fertilizer on the yard... for a month.
I'm a little behind on my summer decorating...eeks.
Oh, and I need SOMETHING to put on my front door. It's nekkid.
And I have a tassel that I need to finish so I can hang it's beautiful self up.

What about you? Any projects to finish?

Necklace lengths...

One hobby of mine (thanks to my dad) is jewelry making. If you like to make jewlery too, or just wear it, here's an interesting website discussing the lengths of necklaces.

Included lengths:
Choker
Collar
Princess
Matinee
Opera
Rope/Lariat

I'll admit I'm really liking the Opera length lately and am looking to make some necklaces that length. Here's another website with photos rather than drawings. It's discussing pearls (wonderful pearls.) And examples of what to wear with each.

Heirloom Tomatoes

Instant Herb Garden

July Gardening Checklist

It's the middle of summer but that doesn't mean you can't get out in the garden. There's still plenty to do...like work on your tan.

Check out this handy dandy checklist: http://realestate.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=13108257

Projects, projects & more projects

In case you've been wondering where I've been...I'll tell you.

Two weeks ago our car went caput...which lead to a week long journey to buy a new one. Needless to say there was tons of research, phone calls, and hours of haggling involved. In the end, we came away with an AWESOME car.

Last weekend we went to visit nephew #2 for the first time. He's a little doll. And boy did we enjoy the new car... :)

The yard and the house have kept me busy, busy, busy. My roses are doing well, the veggie garden is weeded and growing. It's almost time to set out my tomatoes and peppers. It's time for some container gardening...once I get the porch and deck repainted/stained. Which means calling in the pressure washing guy. And the lawnmower still needs fixing.

I've been wanting a new bedspread for a while now... something lighter, cleaner...summer ready. I've been wanting white.

White?!

In this family?? Big dog. 2 fuzzy cats. Laid back husband...

Imagine my shock when we came home from Target the other day with a beautiful white and taupe bedspread...DH says "we might as well see if we can live with white." So now I'm protective. No dog on the bed. All pets (including husband... ;) ) must be supervised. Absolutely no eating in bed.

Not sure if I like this new protective side, but I love how clean the room looks. And that it's making me tackle the rest of the room...like curtains... and accessories. I can't wait to show it off. I even have an orchid on my nightstand... WHOOP! I'm afraid I'm going to need some help finishing this space. And then I'm heading for the bathroom...it needs a paint job.

I have big plans, people. Big plans. And as soon as DH gets home (my camera is in the car) I'll have pics!

Food from the garden

We had lettuce from the garden the other day. Wow! Yummy.

And this morning, I pulled off my first strawberry from the bush. Woo Hoo! SOOO Yummy! If you have a small sunny spot, I recommend getting a big (16 inches at least) pot, fill it up with good, well draining soil, a bit of fertilizer, and two or three strawberry bushes. So simple, so yummy!

Sadly, I should have taken a pic before I ate the strawberry. .... Oops! ;)

Video: How to Hang Art

This is a great refresher for all of us as we do a little spring cleaning, redecorating and rearranging. Some simple design principles that will really pull your home together.

I'm Alive...

Biltmore Gardens in 2006

Hello out there in blogland. Yes, I am alive... just been busy in the garden. Have all sorts of cute stories to tell. But it's raining today, which is why I'm inside...blogging.

Laundry is in the wash and now I'm off to tackle the master closet. I do this about twice a year...it seems to stay sorta organized for about 5 months, then that sixth month, yikes!

Also decorating for Easter and visiting other blogs to see what friends are doing. Joy always has awesome decorations. More cute things over at Bless Our Nest... And at Southern Hospitality of course.

I've got all sorts of pictures to upload... maybe once I get the closet done and check out a few blogs. By the way, are you on twitter? If so, send me your url so I can follow you. :)