Snow Snow go away

I am convinced that the snow will never melt. I'm in an eternal winter. Or at least that's how it feels. I am so desperate for spring that I keep checking the status of my spring hill nursery order almost daily and bought myself some new pretty pots for when the weather breaks. Sure I have things to do inside of the house, but they are much easier when I can use the yard (like my recycling can- gross and painting furniture). So I wait, and wait, and wait.


Today, while I was on a pointless lunchtime walk that I decided was for nailpolish since Im trying to avoid sweets, I saw potting soil in the Rite Aid. Now, yes it was probably overpriced but, it was the right size bag to carry back to my office and it was there. I have been collecting plants at my office, which I tend to all winter to keep from going crazy. I mean I tend to them in the summer as well but you get it. Anyway, some of my plants  were in need of soil. I also had some splits from other plants that had gotten to big that were still in water.  So I bought a bag,  cleared my back desk and went to work. I made a mess but it was better than looking at my computer screen. And now since I still have to look at my screen, I decided to write this quick post to document my first true act of touching dirt this season.

Ohh please let the warm come soon. Otherwise I might convert my extra desk into a greenhouse... and I don't think my boss would approve.

A wreath made with love!

Last fall my uncle presented me with a wreath made from grape vines from my grandfather's (Pop-pop) vines. My uncle now lives in my grandparents house which I love because everytime I step in the yard I remember my childhood. I loved the wreath but hadn't decided what to do with it. A little Pinterest later and a long trip to Michael's (my favorite craft store) and I had a vision. 

Luckily, I had some shows I wanted to watch on my DVR and Netflix and with no end in winter in sight I made a Saturday afternoon out of my project. I will say that I burned my hand a few times because the hot glue goes right through the burlap but I was determined to get the look I wanted.

 I put a wooden letter on the wreath for my married name (side note I'm hyphenated legally but use my maiden name more because I was already an established attorney) but changed the color three times. I started with a light blue but worried it would clash with my aqua flower pots and that I wasn't being true to my signature color so I changed to to a turquoise and that clashed with my flowers.

I ended up painting it a natural nude color and I have to say I am very happy with it! 

As you can see I had to shake the table cloth off outside after. I can't wait to hang this on our front door (which I've decided to paint watch for a post)!