In The Garden

Finally, a WARM weekend. Time to get to work.

Composted the garden. Very GLAMOROUS!
And I learned that TURKEY compost smells a lot like a char grilled turkey burger. I guess it could smell worse. I transplanted some seedlings to small recyclable pots, but do not fear...I did resist the urge to put them in the ground. They are still growing safely in my mobile green house. I did go out on a limb and planted some lilies and dahlias. HOPEFULLY we will not have another frost and if we do, the plan is to cover them. I must admit that I was surprised, since it has been so cold, at how many little green sprouts I found. But as it warms, the Camellia blossoms are beginning to fall. Till next year...

Pawley's Island

We decided that a quick trip was just what the doctor ordered, so Saturday morning we headed to Pawley's Island. Just south of Myrtle Beach, the area is a world away in terms of character. Great shops and delicious restaurants are tucked into the dense vegetation of Pawley's mainland. It's relaxed, casual and feels like a coastal hide-away. The Island is filled with beach houses, some even historic: Turn off the main drag toward the marsh. A wide, grassy expanse between the shore and the actual island.

This point of the island has a public beach access.

Rough ocean on one side, especially at the point,

clear and calm on the other. At least on the surface.

Cruisin' the Island.

Spanish Moss, so Southern.

"Pawley's Island Marina & Yacht Club"

Can a Town Hall building be darling? Well, this one certainly fits the bill.

The sweetest little church, dressed for a wedding, that sits directly over the marsh.

On the way home we stopped for a great lunch at Bistro 217...the sweet potato fries were fantastic and as an added bonus, they were very vegetarian friendly.

The End...

New FAVS

I added a few new stops to the favorite list. These ladies just have...IT!

B. Jones Style

the glamourai

Atlantis Home

FROZEN

This cold weather has not done much for my creative juices...

I think that they have frozen.

I have the best of intentions...piles of sewing projects, jewelry-to-be-made laid out awaiting me, pictures planned, furniture in the garage needing a good sanding...but all I want to do is bundle up with a cozy throw, an even cozier pup, and some good design books. Some current favs...

The sun is out. The day feels as if it wants to be warm. I am so tempted to work in the garden. And then I remember the overnight forecast. Can this possibly be the last night this season that hovers around freezing?

Something new...

So, last night I did something rather out-of-the-ordinary. I ironed my pillowcases and part of my top sheet.

Let me explain. I know that this is impractical and that the only reason I even have time for such frivolity is the fact that I do not have any children. But, I was privy to a conversation between a few ladies the other day during which they discussed, OK RAVED, about sending sheets out to be pressed. Now, I am in no position to send sheets anywhere, but I wondered what it would be like to have a freshly pressed bed.

Since I quite enjoy ironing old linens, I got to work. I ironed the top of the top-sheet, but the body of it was just too much for little ole' me. I need my grandmother's mangle for any success with that project. Anyway, on to the pillowcases. Not too bad. It was a lesson in just how cheaply made some of my linens are, as no amount of pressing could even them out. But the result was rather nice.

In the middle of all of this, my husband came home and asked "Just exactly what are you doing?".

A little while later I carefully dressed the bed and thought that it did seem a bit more special than usual. A discussion ensued about actually being able to sleep in the bed and, jokes aside, we settled in. We agreed that everything felt a little smoother, softer even. I did, however, feel a bit guilty about laying my head down, but that lasted only a few seconds.

So, I concur with the ladies that ironed sheets and pillowcases do feel awfully nice and look even better...until you awake the next morning to a wrinkled mess! And even I don't have the time to iron nightly.

NEW ADDITIONS

I love to make things, fix things, rework old things...everything from furnishings to jewelry. Some of the smaller items end up in my Etsy shop. But, most of them end up on me! Here are some new additions. Check them out and tell me what you think!