scenes from a weekend spent gardening, thrifting, lounging

clockwise from top left: happy dusty, another flower from my garden, lamps for my new place, poolside fun, grilling out, thrifted bar cart waiting for some DIY love

The weekend was the perfect combo of  relaxation and productivity, friend time and solo moments, hanging around the apartment and stepping out in the city.  Next week, I'm moving down the road to slightly larger digs so I was able to pack up most of my current apartment and find a few things on my list for the new place.

Hope your weekend was just what you needed, too!

patience bears fruit (or in my case, blooms)

After months of watering and tending to my little potted plant garden, I have about four zinnias and one dahlia blooming.  I started these plants from seeds, so I may have jumped up and down and let out a "woo-hoo!" when I saw the first signs of purple petals unfurling.  It was kind of unexpected as I'd given up on seeing any blooms for a while.  It is a very modest start, but just what I needed to continue caring for my small front yard space.

What little victories have you had lately?

how does your garden grow?

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I think my garden would be doing a lot better if I had some of these pretty things.  Ok, probably not, although I am considering trying a DIY version of the watering globes.

scenes from a weekend: st. patrick's day

This weekend was full of the fun and the productive.  I organized my closet, painted pots and potted plants,  and hung out with friends for a st. patricks day potluck and game night.  We played a version of pictionary where you have picture cards that you need to use, in combo with charades.  I started my week long dog sitting gig, and as you can see, the two aussies are having fun with each other.  I think Dusty has also been better behaved, which is always welcome!  I worked on some paintings, and took some better photos of them with my new phone.  It was one of those great weekends where some stuff that needs to get done get's done, but those things don't feel like they consumed your weekend.

here's hoping I have a green thumb

dahlias
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While my gardening plans may have been put on hold today due to rain, I have been wanting to add some colorful flowers to the front own my apartment for spring and summer.  Most who know me would agree that when I decide to do something, I usually do it big, whether I'm a beginner or a seasoned pro.  This gardening project is no different.

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While it would be easy to grab a few potted plants from Home Depot and call it a day, the flowers I really love dont come that way, or come at a high price point.  So I meandered through the aisles with my cart, looking for Hollyhock, Dahlia, Zinnia and Gladiolus seeds and bulbs that I could plant.  I also came home with Tulips and Poppies, and a few pedestrian-looking terra cotta pots and planters which I have since painted.

gladiolus
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There is something fun and relaxing about getting your hands in the dirt and planting something that starts as a tiny seed and blossoms into flowers resembling the beauties above.  I hope I still feel this way after months of tending to my little pots.

Do you have a green thumb?  Any gardening advice for this newbie?