recommendation

I read a really interesting home design-related article in the Trib magazine a few weeks back, and I finally got around to visiting the blog of the featured do-it-yourselfer. Making it Lovely has tons of interesting, artistic, fun ideas. And most of the blogger's ideas won't break the bank either.

Making it Lovely and 4 other bloggers are all featured on BHG.com for a 48-hour outdoor challenge too. LOTS of fab ideas to be inspired by!!

the worst thing about a yard

Weeds. You pull them and you spray to prevent more. They sprout anyway, mocking your hard work. And then you pull them again. Victory (temporarily, at least)! And so the cycle continues all summer long.

My fingers are sore nubs from pulling so many weeds. I pushed the reel mower around today too (love that whirring!). Ben planted a few tomato and pepper plants.

Now we're getting ready to grill some turkey burgers and relax. Good eats and a great-looking yard. Not bad for a Sunday.

weekend

We're getting a lot of rain (to the point of flooding) which totally stinks. It's the sort of easy breezy weekend that rarely comes along, and I don't want to spend all my precious free time indoors.

Our (tiny) Farmers Market opens tomorrow so that's the first thing on my to-do list. I want to see Ghost of Girlfriends past (no matter how mediocre it may be) too. I also see an ice cream outing in my near future.....

The weekend options are endless!! Have a good one!