Why Start an Experimental Sunflower Garden? Once Alex and I got the hang of a watering schedule for our herb garden, it wasn’t long before the fruits of our labor began sprouting. We had an overwhelming amount of basil, mint, sage, oregano, and rosemary, which arrived long before we anticipated. It was exciting, but the…
Archives for July 2015
SHOW OF THE YEAR | The Book of Mormon
I have always been a South Park fan. Like, a huge South Park fan. When I’m around my two brothers, we quote South Park every now and again, and by every now and again I mean every chance we get. I’ve been dying to see the Book of Mormon for years. When I saw an ad that the…
Reasons to Buy Fresh Flowers
OK, it’s official. After a few months of popping into the FRESH FARM Markets, on Wednesday afternoons, I’ve consistently been impressed with the quality, and longevity, of flowers from one particular vendor. I did some minor google research, and concluded that this A+ vendor is none other than Suttler Post Farm, which is run by John and Judy Mast. Their…
Purple Play Date
Play Date by Essie The name says it all, really, for this weeks Manicure Monday. Essie’s Play Date is a such a fun and playful shade of purple, that it’s hard not to fall in love with it. It’s a very good mix of neon and pastel, which makes it such a unique purple hue. I find it absolutely charming during the…
A Chalkboard Weekend Project
I usually beat Alex home from work, with the exception of most Fridays, when he stops off at the florist a few blocks away from our apartment. This has become a (very much appreciated!) routine that sets a great tone for the weekend. Alex has been learning a lot from the florist, mainly, the name of the feature…
Vibrant Creamy Coral
In the summer, I love a radiant hue of red or pink with orange undertones. I’m always on the hunt for a not so red, red, (I know my fashionista’s feel me on that one!) and I think I found what I’ve been looking for. If you’ve guessed it would be in the coral family, you’ve guessed correctly! E-Nuf is…