The weather and time of year are finally in sync! I've been enjoying all the awesome colors and warm weather tunes being played. I wanted to share two of my current favorite things. It's not literally food but a treat and fun none the less.
Thursday's Treat...something to inspire you to have an Awesome summer!!!
-My favorite song right now love the double meaning and its catchy beat makes me just want to get up and move. Be inspired to live moment by moment and let go of the rigid life style.
cake by the ocean!!!
-Photos. I took these recently on a walk around my neighborhood. I love bright happy blooming finds. They remind me to slow down and enjoy again...the moment. I used my IPhone 5 and Tadaa app for editing tell me what you think. Enjoy!
Hey everyone! I am very excited to share my latest upgrade to my love for all things Succulent plants. In the past I shared my i-am-obsessed-with-succulent-plants & diy-succulent-tier-planter this time around I am sharing what I have done to make the most of my apartment windows. All the materials come from either Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, Amazon, Michaels, Target, Home Depot or just a regular 99 cents store.
I am a huge fan of doing the most with recycled material or low cost items. I only splurge in big items such as Sofa's or mattresses within reason. These things are used on a daily so you can't be too frugal. I was excited to take this project on because I just love working with my hands and watching my visions come to life so lets begin!!!
First if some of the pics are too dark my apologies, my apt lighting really is terrible and the sun wasn't shining as bright as I would have hoped. I didn't want to use my flash and risk bounce of reflection. So this first pic is my kitchen window. I used left over wood planks I bought for my grandma's bed last summer and had a friend cut them down to fit my window sill. I Googled pics and checked out Pinterest for ideas. I will list all supplies as I move along.
I have a variety of plants working together to make this a happy home. They work well together require about the same attention and little effort.
I have my Air plants in small candle holders and the large center one is in an upside down plastic Tropicana juice bottle I cut up in oval shape and viola!
The bowls I've had for a while now from my Terrarium project those I got from Petland Discount, they are fishbowls. The teardrop Air plant holders I picked up a set of four some time back on Amazon.
These white planters I purchased at target for less that $6.00 on sale plus they can hang on the wall and the shape is beautiful, not typical round shape. I have Mother in law right along with Aloe Vera which I picked up at Home Depot again, on sale.
So this brown color boat like planter I recycled from a Prune juice bottle! I googled diy plastic planters and tons of stuff came up. I used scissors, a marker and a X Acto knife to shape and create. I drilled two mini holes for drainage. The green tubs are from Family Dollar.
The plant hangers I made with help from a tutorial I am sharing link below. I used yarn from sale bin at Michaels. The hooks come from Home Depot. I played around with the measurements that worked for me, that is the fun of DIY!
These planters came from the Dollar Tree & Family Dollar. They are actually dishes and vases.
This is one of my bedroom windows, I only did one shelf here to keep things please to my eye and space. I added some new Bamboo plants to my Meditation mantle, I got these at my 99 cents store. The vase is actually a large Bounce fragrance bead plastic bottle I recycled.
I did the yarn project for an optional fun way to display my Air plants. I used the corn starch but I found it wasn't necessary so on my second batch which are the white ones below I skipped that step. This was so much fun, glue all over the hands! Like when you are in third grade lol.
Ok so this collage has my current stash of propagation, I have an Aloe Vera leaf which I have tried several times and it never works. I've tried rooting powder and honey methods...NADA but going to give it another try and see maybe third times the charm. I have a Mother in law or Snake plant leaf cutting, those work. My small dish has 2 or 3 of a variety of my big succulents and those are coming along great. I shared link on how to. I made myself a small suspended shelf on my kitchen wall from left over supplies so I can also display my Air plants some times.
One my table you will see yarn (Michaels), plastic bowls (local 99 cent store), stones (99 cent store or Dollar store) and Succulent soil (Home Depot). Below are the links to some of the tutorials I used. Sometimes I watch more than one and combine the methods. I say your creation your home, your way.
I bought some new plants this year and added some Cactus I used this site thesucculentsource.com for my purchase. The prices were awesome! You can also go to Etsy but the prices are not as low.
Well loves I hope you enjoyed my share. I don't take pics as I go along with a lot of my projects because I just love being in the moment of doing my projects. To stop and take pics or video takes away from my creative flow. But I will try moving forward to try and share more. I just redid my storage & shoe closet I'll see if I do a how to with that. Enjoy, have fun creating in your own space and if you would like to try something I shared feel free to email me and I will be happy to help you along.
Today is the day after my lil mama's 21st Birthday. I am resting up from all the running around I did yesterday but happy to say my dinner was a great success! Her fav stuffed shells had a little crunch to them I added sweet peppers. Delish results, the b'day girl was pleased.
Then I had ordered custom balloons from Party city and totally forgot they were in my car waiting to be inflated and had to go back out when I was already parked at home.
I can't believe my baby is so grown...
She was like ok this is great I feel the love but I have another party to go to...
and this was a short time ago...the party continues on her way to brunch with some friends.
Happy 21st Birth Day my Sunshine! So blessed to have you in my life
Had a wonderful grateful filled and loving weekend. Spring cleaning at home and deep into my passions. My pens and pencils were put to good use and my camera saw some really beautiful things. Inspired!
This topic comes to you courtesy of Brainsparker, lovin this writing prompt app!
What does my Heart say?
My heart says that I'm in a happy place, that even though the ground is shacking the cement will soon dry and make it strong.
My heart says this is a good place to be, it's peaceful and full of joy and though it is small it is full of love and laughter.
My heart says some parts of my journey have been filled with sadness but what better way to reach the gratitude you feel today?
illustration by clipartpanda
My heart says I love where I stand today and who stands with me today and looking back is not an option.
My heart says everyone is capable of love but only if they know how to love themselves first.
My heart says don't dim your light, don't bow your head, walk tall and proud.
My heart says thank you for taking care of me, for protecting me and for not lying to me.
illustration by pixabay.com
My heart says thank you for all the laughter.
My heart says thank you for all the times your face bought me comfort.
My heart says continue to make the best choices that will help keep us healthy so we can live a long strong healthy life.
captured as I stood in the middle of the George Washington Bridge
One of my classmates in my writing class and writing group shared with us the other day this app called Brainsparker. It provides daily prompts to stimulate writing and encourages thinking outside the box. It helps you explore topics you would perhaps not tackle in your writing on a normal basis. For bloggers such as myself it helps greatly in those times you don't know what to write about.
It happens to the best of writers so why not accept it, embrace it and use tools to work through it.
One of my prompts this week was on Passion. On following it without question and seeing what develops. I found it funny being I was also in the middle of editing some photos and my daughter the sunshine of my life was in the middle of sketching and painting. There is always some form of expression going on in my home.
Being surrounded by things I love and people that bring a smile to my face is always what I grab on to when I need encouragement to explore my Passion.
The things that make life worth living can't always be bought.
Here's to cultivating our Passion and seeing where it leads us...
My take away from this Winter is short yet powerful:
-what you put in may or may not be what you get out
-fair is not getting what you wanted but being heard, respected and reaching a peaceful compromise is
-where love has been cultivated there can never be hate
-trash is called trash for a reason
-nothing in life stays the same
-personal growth is an option that should be exercised Often
-reliving the past only hurts you, the others have already left you behind
-your children are a reflection of all parts of you, good or bad embrace it, own it, work with it
-things don't have to be Bad
illustration by quotesgram.com
Spring into action! Dust yourself off let the things that didn't work for you go and run towards those new possibilities. Like a beautiful garden, show all your amazing colors attract those bees just don't get stung because you weren't willing to move gracefully with the breeze.
Look in the mirror, do you like what you see. Listen to yourself, do you get inspired by the words coming out of your mouth. Time to reinvent yourself if the answer is no! Never to late until it is...for...
like a child who sees a rainbow makes my heart go wild.
The details in the package, the care and strategic placement delivery is always key.
I'm a sucker for presentation but that's how it should be.
I'm a collector of Beautiful things.
Books, letters, cards and quotes. Words that inspire and bring about growth.
Expressed thoughts that provoke conversation and expand our world
letters coming together to form words that encourage Love.
I'm a collector of Beautiful things.
People who give more than they take.
Who spread seeds of joy and laughter who leave you inspired and uplifted.
Their absence is felt the moment they leave the room.
Well in NYC we had our first big storm and though it was beautiful to see I won't lie it truly is an inconvenience to many. I ventured out and took these pics hope you enjoy. My poor hands were frozen by the time I was done.
Right now I am dreaming of sand between my toes and the sun on my back.
Ice cream and sitting under a tree or a nice dinner outside of a Mulberry street restaurant.
