This indoor herb garden seems pretty much amazing. It's on my wish list and would make winter herbs possible which for me would be a huge money saver. Sometimes the dried stuff just isn't the same. I could see a never ending supply of basil happening and I think the kiddos would get a kick out of it too especially if they were left in charge. Plus the clean design would look good sitting upon my counter top. Seems like an all over win to me!
It only took me 6 years to get the back yard to where I love it. HA. It took many mistrials and making my once black thumb green. The kitchen garden is just starting to fill in so I will share that later along with my wall of limelight hydrangeas. They are much prettier once in bloom. The pergola my papa built really made our yard come to life. It gave our basic box some character. He built it back in August and with the spring season I knew I wanted to put it to good use. After pricing out larger outdoor sofa's I soon came to realize we could not afford one so my papa came to the rescue and made me one! It's perfect for napping. Most everything else I had or repurposed in some way. The hammock swings on the play set are quite a hit still and I find myself using them too. Currently the wooden swings are simply wrapped around the top of the set, but the Mr had to help me with that and did not do so till after I took the pics. The roses are iceburg climbing roses that I have had for 3 or so years now. I think by this time next year they will start to cover the pergola and add some more shade. The petals do rain down, but I rather like the fairytale of it all.
outdoor sofa DIY: $55.00 for untreated pine wood sealed with outdoor stain | cushions | navy pillow | pink pillow {old pottery barn}
wicker chairs {old Lowes} similar | pillows {old pottery barn}
coffee table DIY: old plant stand base plus old table top painted with outdoor rustoleum paint
pouf: {West Elm last end of season sale} similar
hammock swings: similar if not the same
metal chairs {old Target} similar | new navy cushions | pillows {old pottery barn}
wire side table DIY: base {target wire basket } | marble top from old said plant stand
Wedding days are long. We are on our feet 7+ hours with very little breaks so comfort is key. This past weekend we had a wedding in Fairhope and the weather was iffy. It was suppose to pour {praise God for another rainless wedding for us} and the air was hot and thick. Honestly I loved it, but I knew my outfit had to be quick drying and not stick to me throughout the day. Gross I know, but unless you have been in the deep south you have no idea how true the latter is. HA. I decided to go with a pair of J.Crew pants that I have had for years. I almost got rid of them, because for a brief period they got tight and they are so not meant to be. Glad I hung on to them! The top is an all time favorite. It's so incredibly soft and easy to wear. It can be dressed up or dressed down. I plan on ordering them in other color ways too now that I know how much I love it. The shoes I posted last week and are pretty much all I wear now. My summer hair is also coming out. The frizz gets intense so a bun and braid is pretty much it. Now just to get a photo strap that actually looks good!
I also realize my resting face is a *ahem* face and it's only getting worse as I get older. Oh boy.