Now the Front!

This was a big weekend (again) in our yard. We have now started to landscape the front yard! The major work is done, we just have to wait for the tree planting.  

BEFORE

You can see the pallet of Blue stone on the driveway next to 2 huge bags of sand all ready to go!

We have been dreaming this project since we moved into the house. Our plan was to start this weekend and probably finish next weekend. Well, Stephen came home friday with WONDERFUL news... 2 men were coming to help him with the project! That meant that I didn't have to do a thing, barely lift a finger. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind manual labor. But this was going to be a lot of work, lifting big slates of blue stone, and much more. Don't worry I did my part...I gave my opinion, and that I am good at! Stephen worked really hard and I think he is still feeling it!

And here is AFTER!

The new oak will go in the space next to the driveway. Stephen is talking about a fence too, that will come with time. I am so impressed with the work they did, it would have taken Stephen and I ages to finish. We both feel this makes our house feel more welcoming. I hope our friends and family feel the same!

ps...will someone please remind me to take pictures mid-summer?!!!

And so it begins....

We have had such beautiful weather this week! It was nice to start off the week sitting outside basking in the sun. But today I started to clean up the garden. Made a trip to the local compost site. I don't know if there is anything better than FREE COMPOST!

Doesn't the spring garden look so inviting? Thinking about all the things that will be growing in here this year. All the possibilities! All the things we need to do!!!!!

This lone little guy was peaking out this morning. I think it is why I got all the ambition to work in the garden today! This is year three!!! we get to enjoy our asparagus, it is sooooo exciting!!!!

Happy Gardening!! Happy Spring!!!

Spring?! Seeds!!!!

We finally got our garden seeds ordered!! This has really added to my spring fever. Warm weather this weekend helped a lot too!!!
Steve is working on the 2010 garden plan. I am pushing for no CSA this year, big step but I think it will be better for many reasons. Our goal is to have a sustainable garden so I think we should take a year to find out what we need to add next year. We did add a lot this year so we'll see how we do!!

Spring Fever Pictures...

Okay, here are some photos of my new bag that I absloutely love! I have been using it now for almost a week and so far I can't find anything wrong with it.

Which comes to my "idea of the month." (I am always coming up with a new idea for someday making some money.) This months idea is to make and sell patterns. Like this bag for example it was very simple, and I came up with the pattern myself. And I am knitting a new sweater for myself, previous pattern very altered would that be considered my pattern? If I do this I am doing what I love yet sharing them at the same time. SOMEDAY :)

If anyone is out there, please let me know what you think!

Spring Fever

I knew another snow storm was on the way. Truthfully I didn't believe it. That is unitl I looked out the window this morning and there were about 8 new inches of snow on the ground. I love snow and winter but Spring Fever set in this week. I went out and found my seed starters (I found them made with Peet this year!!). And all the Easter things are in the stores. I got so excited for Spring!!! Then came the new snow. At least we got a snow day. Kyra came downstairs with a fist pump/YES! So, that has made it  easier!

I also had a creative surge this week, I made a new Purse and even decided to name it. Really, I decided to name it "Spring Fever." I really do love it!

Knit and Purl

Knitting....
And so the knitting has begun. I took a class to learn to knit. Once I got the hang of it I came to understand why so many people love to knit. It is such a peaceful way to take a moment for myself.  Add a cup of tea and my afternoon is perfect.

I made a sweater for myself. At first I thought this was a very ambitious project. Then I realized that this project is a great way to learn the rhythm of knitting. It definately is rhythmic, I love it! And there are so many possibilities.

Although, now that I am finished I am wondering what I will do with a quiet afternoon. First I have to decide what to knit next, then I will know what to do with myself. I am thinking of socks, plenty of leftover, soft, yarn...

Two Gifts...

I thought I would start to post some of the Holiday gifts I made. But I must start with the baby quilts I made for my dear friend's beautiful twins. The twins are the true gifts to their family!

I started the quilts this summer/fall knowing the twins were on the way. But stalled a little bit until I was under the gun. So they got sent off and I thought I would share some photos.

Becky (my friend) had a girl and a boy so above is the girls quilt. I received some samples of decorators silk that I used on here. It looks a feels beautiful.

Each one has a plush soft backing. Especially for Baby!

Here is the boy's quilt. I made it much more simple, but it was because I saw a similar design and really liked it so I thought I would try. I love the quilting fabric in the pieced part, of course it is discontinued, boo hoo.

This is a picture to show the top section. I also was able to incoorporate the silk into this quilt.

Again, soft and plush. Especially for baby!!

I say I don't know how to "quilt" but I have recently been corrected. I have not officially learned quilting, but I have pieced together a few blankets to make quilts so I guess I do know how to quilt. A class would be interesting to take to learn some techniques. Also, I do not own a rotary cutter, I think it would be a dream!