How Does Your Garden Grow?

Our garden is growing so fast now.

The weather in San Diego is just perfect for our vegetables in the raised beds.

I took these photos about 2 months ago,

to show you the difference today.

Justin, Carly's boyfriend, took these updated photos.

The lettuce is as big as it can get.

We have swiss chard and radishes growing next to the lettuce.

Our structures in the raised beds show us how tall the vegetables are getting.

The carrots are just starting to get bigger.

I love getting different lettuces.

The colors are so pretty.

Stan added copper finials on the corners.

How does your garden grow?

~Nutella Meringues and New Finds / Simple & Sweet Fridays~

I saw this recipe on Cecilia's "Atelier Cecilia Rosslee:Cuisine" blog.

 I thought it would be easy

 and they looked so delicious.

 I had to try making them.

 Our daughter, Katie was home last week so we made some.

Katie whipped up the egg whites by hand.

Then she added the nutella.

They looked so pretty lined up.

If you want to impress your dinner guests,

 make these!

I wanted to share this obsession I have,

 about getting things for free.

My neighbor had this chair out in front of his house for the garbage,

 and I just couldn't let it go without putting it in our garden.

I paid nothing for it and who knows how long it will last

 but I got it for free.

I saw this miniature house at a garage sale for $10.00.

Of course, I had to have it.

I knew I could put it somewhere in the garden.

I painted it with Annie Sloan Duck Egg Chalkboard paint

 for the house

 and the trim with Old White.

Stan added a copper roof to it.

We even added solar lights to it.

I hope the fairies like it!

Happy Thursday everyone!

Last weeks Simple & Sweet Favorites!

Go check out A Vintage Green's post Wicker Paint Bling and Memories!

Joy finds a birdcage at a thrift store and turns it into a tribute to her mother. So pretty!

Be sure to check out Joy's blog!

Go check out Must Love Junk's post Freshening Up the Powder Room!

Susan will inspire you to add some vintage touches to your powder room for a new look. Very Creative!

Be sure to check out Susan blog!

Go check out Ashley's Dandelion Wishes's post Grapevine Lolly Wreath!

Ashley makes an original wreath with handmade lollies. A perfect Spring Wreath!

Go check out Ashley's blog!

Go check out The Simple Craft Diaries's post Mason Jar and Flower Rosette Pin Cushion!

Andrea shares a great tutorial on making a pin cushion. Wonderful project using a mason jar!

Be sure to check out Andrea's blog!

Go check out Happy at Home's post Chicken Wire Glass Jar Sleeves!
You'll love Robins quick and easy idea using chicken wire to a glass jar. Great vintage project!
Be sure to check out Robin's blog!

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~Thank You Flowers~

I wanted to give flowers to a friend, to thank her for 

making us dinner.

 I just had knee surgery for a torn meniscus,

 so I haven't been able to do too much. 

In our garden, the sweet peas are blooming everywhere, 

so I thought they would be a nice gift.

I recycled a can and glued some burlap ribbon to it.

I used my sweet pea stamp on some linen,

for the ribbon.

I love fresh cut sweet peas. 

They make the house smell so good.

I also picked some alstroemeria. 

Our garden has so many flowers that are blooming now.

The weather in San Diego was a perfect 70 degrees today.

I made a thank you card too!

A pretty card to go with the

~Sweet Peas~

~Chandeliers & Flowers and Simple & Sweet Fridays #59~

I went to Roger's Gardens this week.

They are located at 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road.

Corona Del Mar, California 92625. 

They had so many wonderful displays, 

I had to share them with you.

The white orchids and chandeliers were gorgeous.

I like how they use old windows as a display on the wall,

great idea!

A pretty cabinet painted gray is a perfect spot to show off

 white urns and pots.

The chandeliers are everywhere.

They always have a big selection of hydrangeas.

Great idea displaying pots on the wall using different crates.

Such a pretty blue!

Another room has a wonderful collection of cards.

Lots of detail in this European mural.

 Pretty glass sconces.

The statues and detailed urns give it an old world look.

My favorite was this antique desk 

displayed with hydrangeas in it.

Happy Thursday everyone!

Last weeks Simple & Sweet Favorites!

Go check out Heaven's Walk's post Pink Inspiration!

Laurie's husband recreated her vision of pink shutters in her bathroom. They look amazing!

Be sure to check out Laurie's blog!

Go check out Family, Home, and Life's post 6 Furniture DIY Projects!

Check out the DIY projects Connie found! They are really creative and easy to do!

Be sure to check out Connie's blog!

Go check out Looks Like White's post Artists Loft!

Trudy collected tons of images of Lofts that inspire her, and they truly are gorgeous lofts! I wish I could create a loft like these for myself!

Go check out Trudy's blog!

Go check out Ashley's Dandelion Wishes's post What Can you Make With Chalkboard Paint?!

Ashley found plenty of cute and innovative ideas on how to chalkboard paint! I can't wait to try some out!

Be sure to check out Ashley's blog!

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