My body doesn't work like it used too, but it held up over the weekend that kept us busy outside. I don't mind the aches and pains if I'm feeling productive and by glancing at my yard and my garden in the infant stage, we had a very productive weekend. I love a fresh mowed lawn, and with over a acre to mow and weed eat, it's a feat in it's self. I'm so thankful that is my hubbies chore. Now, it will be a weekly happening but the reward is so great! The old apple tree got pruned, my peppers are in and all the flower beds are weeded, that's my chore! lol Plus, were restoring a old swing set that was my daughter in loves as a child, so now the grandkids will have something to play on while here. I love being productive!
I found this adorable idea for a little fence from another blog, sorry I can't remember who's, I was in a hurry. But I thought it was so cute and cleaver....and a good reason to go hunting for old plates! This is on the famous "to do list" that seems to be growing!
Have you seen the humming birds yet? A blog buddy in Arkansas has, Hi Lea! So, I wanted to share a great link so you can find out when they are to return to your area. Hummingbirds.net has a map to show you when and where, now for my area so I will be getting a couple of feeders out today!
I remember that post, I think it was Manuela at Pleasures of Homemaking. After seeing it, I thought about collecting pretty cottage plates too, they could hide the ugly wood of my raised planting beds.
ReplyDeleteAnd I know the feeling, it's great to feel like you were productive and have something to show for it, even if it does come with aches and pains.
I can't wait to see the swing set up and ready!!
Good Morning, Sue!
ReplyDeleteI'm right here with you on the aches and pains! :( but it's the only way to get it done!! lol!!
I have nothing to show yet for all our hard work ~ it's just been clean up from a yard that has been let go for too many years :( Hoping I will get the soil at the back fence border worked up enough to plant soon.
I haven't seen hummingbirds yet, but I am thrilled to see as many butterflies as I have! :)
Hugz,
Cathy♥♥
I love the plate Idea..I did it years ago but took it down for some reason..I had found the idea in the better homes and garden magazine..I just have the plates now on my picket fence..and some planters there as well..I love it.:)hoping to get out in my garden to do some flower planting as well as veggies..have a wonderful monday.:)
ReplyDeleteWonderful use for those old, vintage plates. So pretty and decorative.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and joined it, I also have a blog and i am doing a giveaway April 15th on my Birthday I hope you can stop by and join and leave a comment .
ReplyDeleteThe post is the second one down so I hope to see you there.
I love vintage plate so much, they are so beautiful!I love to work in the garden and get my hands dirty!!!
Hugs,
Tricia
Hillcrest Home Prims( just google it)
Oh, that is such a clever and creative way to make a fence. Call me narrow minded though... I just don't know if I could do that with my beautiful dishes!!.. I suppose if you had collected, over time, a fair number of chipped or cracked ones, then it wouldn't feel so painful to stick them in the dirt, right? (0; There's certainly no denying how pretty it looks!.. Congrats on all the work and accomplishments you're making! ~tina
ReplyDeleteHi Ya Sue!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I saw a hummingbird again tonight. Just one... maybe the same one as Sunday. I emptied out my two feeders and mixed some homemade juice.
Love the idea for the olde plates. That is too cool! I need some fresh ideas to decorate at the garden. If you find any others please keep em coming!!!
Holykisses xoxo
So glad I could stop by. I love the plate border, too. I saw it on someone's blog but can't remember who either. I need to get to work on my garden. Things have been busy here and I've had no time to do it.
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Ruth
Cute plate idea. My to-do list is growing and growing, too.
ReplyDeleteYay, you on your productive weekend!
Beautiful Sue :) I love the plate idea and was actually thinking this past week about purchasing some when I go to the Thrift :) Doesn't it feel good being productive? :)
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