Yellow Dust

A thin yellow film is taking over Atlanta.  I could wash my car, sweep the front porch, and spray down the porch furniture 3 times a day and it still wouldn't be often enough.  I love my front porch chairs and swing but am seriously reconsidering the color choice.

 I’m hoping that after this week’s April Showers it is on its way out.  Knock on wood, but this is the first year I can remember that my allergies have not been acting up.  I have had the occasional headache but no running nose, itchy eyes, or sore throat!  I’m crediting it to my new habit of horse size pre natal vitamins (no I’m not pregnant) and local honey.  I’ve always heard that local honey is the best cure. 

This year I have done both that honey and vitamins so I’m not exactly sure which remedy wins.  I’m just hoping that this cure will work in the fall too. 

Front Yard: Phase One

So we have started phase one of the front yard clean up.  The side yard had no landscaping what so ever.  We have build a stone wall to create a flower bed.  We hope for level it up with the neighbors yard and actually grow something!  The Mr. and I don't have the very green thumbs but are definitely improving wish us luck.

Before...

the first load of very heavy stones...

and after...

and then we realized the other size of the house needed a few stones...

We are almost done but the Mr. being an extreme perfectionist (which I love despite my sarcasm) needs to cut and wedge stones in the cracks.  Once complete we will fill the bed with soil and plant some new shade loving shrubs.  Perhaps by the end of April my body will heal.

A Productive Weekend

1 new rug

2 hanging ferns

2 new planters

4 trips to Home Depot

5 bags of mulch
11 lawn bags

60 top stones

99 stones

a total of 4,000 pounds of stone

and 3 very sore bodies!

That was the story of our weekend.  Pictures to come....

Thank you Mama for all of your help!

Happy April!

It's a 3 day weekend for me...wooohooo.  Hoping to get a few things done outside now that the sun is shinning.



After a restful weekend we will have lots of updates to share.

Pretty Things

It's a rainy hump day in the ATL.  Here are a few pretty spring time things to brighten your day.

a pretty spring/summer tablescape

a pretty summer dress...it would be perfect for a reheasal dinner.

a fun spring drive

Can you tell I'm dreaming of spring weather?

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Lavender

After picking up some socks for the Mr. this weekend I walked in a smelly antique mall to browse around.  I found a refreshing spray of lavender for $12!  I've never been a big fan of purple, but love the smell of lavender and realize a little bit of purple accents can be beautiful!

And my new lavender...

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March Madness

It's official March Madness has taken over all aspects of our world.  Today is the first day in the last 10 where I feel like I can finally breath and have absolutely NO plans.  Plenty to do but no plans.  The  yard plans are pretty much complete, guestroom is looking good, and now it's time to start shopping on a  few goodies for the our bedroom.  My beloved Seminoles had a terrible game Friday, but I'm happy to say my bracket still looks alive as long as UNC and Kansas win today.  I hope the last four days of the month will bring some calm as I have lots to share.  Promise to be back this week.