Thrifty.

A pleasant outing with Mom...

A few days ago my mother and I decided to go explore in an indoor flea market/consignment mall. This enchanting place was filled with an abundance of antiques and other interesting treasures. We literally wandered around the vicinity for hours inspecting shops with handmade crafts, restored antiques, and luminous trinkets. I was in heaven as I began to envision my future home filled with lovely rustic decorations. It was a delightful afternoon, spending time with my mom just browsing; collecting items and inspiration for upcoming projects.

Ever Lasting Love.

Around two and a half years ago, I fell in love with my best friend. Comfortable and compatible on every level, we've committed to each other by bonding in a spiritual way. Namaste' an gesture of the heart chakra is a value we share between us allowing understanding and freedom. Namaste allows two individuals to come together energetically to a place of connection and timelessness, free from the bonds of ego-connection. If it is done with deep feeling in the heart, while surrendering the ego of mind, a deep union of spirits shall blossom. In honor of my love I have tattooed Namaste in a sacred place as has he, therefore we will always be an affectionate alliance.

"I honor the place in you in which the entire universe dwells. I honor the place in you which is of love, of truth, of light, and of peace. Because of this mutual love and respect we thrive together in unison as one."

Fresh Garden Finds

There's nothing like enjoying fresh vegetables and spices on a Sunday afternoon. Feeling like we were in a repetitive rut, eating things much too often I wanted to try a new recipe including some of the spices we grow in our garden. 

 (Grilled corn, with Cilantro and Sea Salt) 

Starting a garden has been growing passion for my mother and I, we take pride in growing our own spices and lettuce. This metal trough houses Cilantro, Lettuce, and an assortment Bell Peppers. 

Cilantro + Sea Salt Mixture

Today's Project: Plant Love

Plants in Jars has been a long love of mine, theres something enjoyable about re-using vases and jars to make interesting glass planters. Lately, my mom has been redoing our garden and the other day she asked me to help choose some flowers for an upcoming project. Knowing my undoubted interest in plants I accepted of course and off we went, flower shopping.

After coming home and looking at what we'd bought I searched for a few jars to mix and match. As soon as everything was planted and watered my curious cats decided to check them out. lol Eventually the largest ones will hang on a shepherds hook by a large double wrapped twine. The hook has been unused thus far, while we went back and fourth deciding what to hang from it, however, we'll need my dad's help to finish that part of the project. 

Memorial Day

Memorial Day, dedicated to those who served our country, has become a weekend of relaxation and ours was nothing short of that. We packed up and headed out to the National WhiteWater Center where they hosted: kayak and raft races, live music, and fireworks. Trying to avoid the sun for a bit we wandered to a nature trail for a light hike, ropes course excursion, and views of the lake; it was quite nice actually, roaming the woods with the music guiding our adventure.