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March 17, 2012

i have been loving all of the macrame hanging planter inspiration out there right now.
and i especially loved stephanie’s tutorial on hanging pots in issue number six of 3191Q.

yesterday i was doing a bit of a spring spruce up.
i put away the winter decor which left an empty corner where i had an oak branch with twinkly lights.
i wanted something a bit more fresh and thought a hanging plant might do the trick.
i had a thrifted white pot that was hiding away in the pantry.
i found some hemp twine in the drawer and soon after i was tying knots and making my own version of a hanging planter.
i do like very much how it turned out.
simple, fun and quick.
my kind of project.

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March 14, 2012

yesterday as i was trying to figure out dinner norah asked to go on a picnic.
i thought it was a great idea.
we made some iced mint tea and packed a loaf of bread, some humus and a few clementines.
we headed to the park to find the skunk cabbages peeking up as well as lots of buttercups.
there was just enough light to head home.
when we got home norah made us each a milkshake.
then into the tub, some books and then off to bed.
i love tuesday nights with norah.

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March 14, 2012

i have had a few good finds while thrifting these past few weeks.
thank goodness i just did a major spring clean out.
clear out the old and bring in the new (or at least new to me)

i couldn’t help but squeal a little when i spotted that pyrex pitcher.
the wooden stand which i think once held a casserole dish just had to come home with me. i gave it a basket for a new mate and i sort of like the combo.
it’s been a while since i have found a lamp of my liking. i was excited to find the grey and blue pottery one last week.
and last but not least is that sweet little watering pot from the lovely kim of trampoline.
she has such a talent in making things beautiful and giving them a whole new meaning.

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March 11, 2012

my day started out a bit sour but soon improved.
every year when we spring forward the day seems to fly by.
we did a good spring clean.
went out for italian.
and the girls are still outside playing with the neighborhood gang.

chris just walked by and asked me what i was doing.
i told him i was writing a blog post.
he told me to write a post about how much my husband loves me.
now how could my day not turn from sour to sweet?

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March 11, 2012

back in the fall when we first created hannah’s schedule of ballet, choir, archery and sewing class i thought that all of the driving back and forth and waiting would soon become mundane and frankly get old for me.
but this week i realized how wonderful it has proved to be for us all.
it has been fun exploring new towns.
we have found many new markets, libraries, cafes and thrift stores.
on the days we drive into the city we have enjoyed the time for listening to new music and books on tape. we are listening to this one right now.
i enjoy my norah time while we wait reading, drawing, playing a card game or two.
and when norah decides to hang back with a friend or papa, i catch up on knitting, making meal plans for the week while perusing new cookbooks or just simply closing my eyes for a rest while i listen and hum along to the songs that i now know by heart.
and above all i love how much hannah has grown to love each and every one of her new endeavors.
i asked her this week which one she liked best and she responded “i love them all the same”.
i couldn’t agree more.

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March 4, 2012

when i was in high school i acquired the nickname “apple”.
1. because i ate a lot of apples and
2. because i always had rosy red cheeks.
now at 39 you will still find me eating apples daily but my cheeks no longer resemble them.
today i decided to wear blush.
i am not lying when i say i have never worn it (except when my mom used to apply it on with full force for ballet recitals).
i was a bit shy this morning as i took out the brush. i actually watched a video on how to apply.
i have to admit it did feel fun and new.
when i was leaving today and kissed chris goodbye, he noticed.
i guess i really was looking a bit pale.
i am still researching products.
i would love to try to make my own lip gloss and blush
maybe with a little help i can earn my nick name back.

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March 4, 2012

today was almost 60 degrees and sunny.
i bought a few violas and a some sweet alyssum to brighten up some pots.
i then cleaned up a few beds, and we planted peas and some spinach in the cold frame.
norah has been wanting to plant seeds for weeks now.
the other day while at the store she had some of her own money to spend.
she chose to buy seeds rather than candy.

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March 2, 2012

a few things….

i am honored to be a guest over at habit for the month of march.
i am in good company over there.
it’s friday and i have begun to post over at tend again. it’s so good to be back.

i am bringing spring indoors. seeding. forcing forsythia. a few snowdrop stems here and there.
i love the change of seasons.

chris and hannah wanted to start downton abbey. we watched episode 1 last night. i love having an excuse to watch the whole thing over again.
many of us agree that hannah looks a bit like lady mary.

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March 2, 2012

i made a beet chocolate cake to celebrate chris and his 39 years today.
i’m not gonna lie though, the guy wishes for a duncan hines cake every year. just like he got as a kid.
but that i leave to his mom.
he liked my cake though.
he’s a good sport.
happy birthday c.
life is so much more fun with you in it!
xo

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February 29, 2012

there’s nothing like coming home to a little something in the post.
and expecting something each month is even better.
when i read about natalie’s project, print: a year in film i knew i had to indulge.
not only because i think she (along with her hubbie Luke) is the cutest darn thing around!
but also because i think the whole idea is a simple and beautiful one.
i came home to my february mailing yesterday. i sat and read it three times in a row. it made me realize how much i love to read letters and how few i receive . it made me realize i want to write more letters.
and the photograph was beautiful. perfect really. i have it placed in the corner of a mirror.
and when people ask me who the picture is of, i think i’ll just reply “an old friend” because that’s what this whole thing feels like.
a little letter and a photograph from an old friend.
thanks nat! xo

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