garden, take two.

Last year my garden was terribly unsuccessful. But that's OK. I'm pretty sure every successful gardener out there have had their failures. So I'm trying again this year, only instead of planting everything, I'm keep with mainly herbs and pretty flowers. And I'm going to plant them in pots. This way I can transport them with me when I move and I can keep a better eye on the little fellows. Eventually I'd like to take some rose clippings from my heirloom plant* and try to make a new rose bush. I think I have to wait until there are leaves on the bush, though, so I guess that will be a project in the summer.

*given to me by my parents on my 16th birthday. :)

taking a walk.

tea.

Worked in the garden today and everything is planted, except for a few herbs I still need to plant in pots. I'm worried about the deer and other little creatures feasting over my garden before I can enjoy its produce. Any tips on keeping deer away (chemical-free)? I heard something about mixing eggs with water or spreading hair clippings around the garden. Hm... I almost don't care if anything grows in my garden so long as my tomatoes produce tons of fruit. Seriously, doesn't this look like heaven? I cannot wait to make this with my heirloom tomatoes.

I'm thinking of following the crowd and purchasing a pair of saltwater sandals. It's been kind of a big thing for the last few years in blog world. They kind of have that grandma look to them, which is SO me. plus they are within my price range. And seeing as I cannot really afford the $200+ sandals that continue to catch my eye, I think maybe this would be a more sensible pair to invest in. What do you think? What are you wearing on your feets this summer?

Last night I found this really cute movie with Bette Davis and George Brent, from the 1930s. It's really really cute. Plus there is a scene where Bette is wearing the most adorable floral bathing suit. And it got me to thinking about reproducing a similar version. Possibly for sale? But HOW on earth am I going to find time to make suits for sale before the season is over? Anna dear, you just have way too many ideas and not enough time.

Thank you, Amy for the lovely blog award! You are too sweet. :) I'm not very good at these bloggy awards, so instead of following the rules (I'm kind of a rebel like that) I'll just say, thank you. It means a lot. I love receiving all of your comments and I love reading your blogs as well. You all are super great. Hope the rest of your week is splendiferous!

hom spun::japanese sewing book

Japanese craft books are true love, in my opinion. If I had a million dollars I could easily spend the majority of it on these Japanese craft books and fabric/supplies to make everything in them. I got this new book called "hom spun: sewing book." It's delightful. I have brown linen for the wrap dress, but there are so many other garments in there I want to make. Which one should I start with? Hm.... it's a tough decision. Especially seeing as I have like, NO time to work on anything for myself right now. {more pictures here.}

Also, I got my heirloom tomato plants and seeds! I'm a little nervous about this garden business. But hey, there is a first for everything right? I hope I don't kill anything. Worse, will anything actually grow?? We shall see... It's almost the weekend and my friend Alanna is finally back from France! She's making dinner tonight. I imagine something delicious and utterly French. I can't wait. This weekend is another shape-note sing as well as barn dance in the evening. I can see it's going to be a good weekend. Later!