i know some of you are still in the thick of winter weather, but it is officially spring in our neck of the woods! we are spending more hours outside than in, our floors are more often covered in mud than not & our hearts are full as we soak up these beautiful, sunny days.
we spent most of our saturday morning at the first farmers’ market of the spring season. we purchased a basket of lettuce & a bundle of tender swiss chard. it was such a treat to see our dear friends out & about around the market. one of my favorite weekend activities has begun!
we also finished a few backyard projects. with each new addition to our backyard, i fall more & more in love with our home. our projects are inexpensive (or free!), but add such a cozy feel to our home life.
i had been collecting cans for a few months with no real reason in mind. i spotted little tin can lanterns on pinterest a few weeks back & decided to give it a go.
it’s a very simple project! i dipped the cans in paint & luke drilled holes using a large drill bit. we strung the cans with garden twine & wrapped our tree in twinkle lights for a little happy touch.
we also carved out a little fire pit spot in our backyard just in time for sunday evening. luke & our neighbor spent sunday afternoon sawing several tree trunks into stools for sitting around the fire. we spent sunday evening cuddled around the fire, chatting & celebrating the end of a wonderful weekend.
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before i go, i want to know- what would you like to see more of in this space? i am excited to hear from you & would love to read your suggestions!
love,
natalie
in april 2013, i will:
– celebrate
– travel
– create pillowcases
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april, i cannot believe you are here – my favorite month! i am a spring chick, an april baby. i absolutely love celebrating birthdays because it’s the perfect excuse to come together & celebrate the unique life of a special person. it is also a special time to reflect on the year & how you’ve grown into the person you are. this month i am turning 24 & celebrating with all of my loved ones (you’re invited!) in our backyard!
this month, i will also travel. travel to colorado for an artsy ladies retreat to meet an amazing group of dear online friends. i am nervous, scared, anxious, excited & thrilled at the opportunity to share life with these ladies in-person. i want to savor this adventure & soak up every moment of our weekend together!
this month, i will make pillowcases. i have thrifted several pillows over the last several months that have been stashed away in my “projects” corner of the studio. i want to make bright, happy pillowcases to use around our home in celebration of the arrival of spring & summer. i will do that this month!
what are some of your monthly goals? i love reading your thoughts!
love,
natalie
friends, it is a new season at tend! stop by & celebrate with us! there is an amazing group of women sharing their gardens with you this year – amy, shari, julia & our newest contributor, abby! i absolutely adore our new banner created by our sweet friend, heather! i just love tend. it’s a place where we can share our gardens grown with our own hands & cultivated with simple tools & modest budgets.
today, i am hosting a little tour of our garden! stop by & take a look at our humble beginnings…
love,
natalie