Did you know that grasses have flowers? Oh yes, they are there, hanging like little bells. But you have to look closely for them… Closer… Ah, there now. This is sideoats grama, the state grass of Texas. It’s my favorite prairie grass — shhhh, don’t tell the other grasses! I even named this blog after […]
A lovely giveaway: Lisa Leonard Designs!
Hi everyone! I’m super excited and honored to bring you a lovely giveaway today: a $50 gift certificate to Lisa Leonard Designs! I’ve been a HUGE fan of Lisa’s for years now — and not just because we have the same first name, ha ha! She makes the most beautiful sterling silver jewelry — by […]
Have a refreshing weekend!
Yay for Fridays, and Peet’s Jasmine Tea, and limes. And yay for whoever thought of putting them together. Have you ever tried it? It’s so crisp and — well yes — refreshing! And yay for a weekend with no plans, except for drinking tea and writing posts for the blog next week — I have […]
Inspired by Marisa from Creative Thursday!
Yes, I know it’s Wednesday, not Thursday. But, I think any day is a great day to be inspired by Marisa from Creative Thursday! Have you seen her work? It is so happy and fun — it always makes me smile. I want to own every single piece in her shop. Since that would mean […]
washi tape discovery!
I made a new discovery today: washi tape – aka Japanese masking tape – makes great bows! Just fold it in half so that the sticky sides are together, then tie away. Yay! You already know about this? Why didn’t you tell me? :) A few more things — I love how washi tape is […]
Hello Monday.
If I ignore you, will you go away? kthxbai! (Photo taken on the Austin Cool House tour yesterday — it was awesome! Thanks to everyone who opened up their homes and shared eco ideas. And now I want an omelet. And a pretty chicken to hang out in the back garden. Or two. Wouldn’t want […]