Had a blast yesterday, took my niece and nephew to the zoo. It was a bit chilly but the animals were still very active. They even got to plant some sunflower seeds for earth day to bring home!

My aunt was having a garage sale and selling some of her ceramics that she hadn’t yet gotten around to painting. I saw this owl and fell in live with it, she told me to take it home. So I did just that! I came home, put on piano music on pandora and painted away. I had so much fun and it was very relaxing. I think he turned out adorable. I just love my new cookie jar.

Yesterday the boys and I spent the whole day walking around the 77 acre botanical garden in St. Louis. It was absolutely stunning. Everything was in bloom, the colors and fragrances were mesmerizing. My little legs were exhausted, but I will say it was well worth it! I can’t wait to go back and see when everything is fully awake, I bet it will be even more beautiful. If thats at all possible!

While we were there they had an orchid exhibit we got to walk through. WOW, is all I can say. Here are some photos

It was a fabulous day!!!

Ooh, I almost forgot! In the gift shop they had a milk carton filled with moss to make a moss garden. It is called a “moss milkshake”. I can’t wait to sprinkle it around my rocks that I want covered and see what happens! I will be sure to post when I do!!

Happy Spring!!!

I am so excited! My seedlings have sprouted. My forget-me-nots, and my creeping thyme have baby sprouts!

It was an absolute gorgeous day here yesterday. 60 degrees, the sun was shining and the birds were chirping. I took some time and just walked around my backyard in astonishment that it was February. And I couldn’t believe it, I heard some one mowing their yard! I started laughing, this is so odd. Normally this time of year I am hunkered down in layers of clothes and my heated blanket, safe from the blistering cold temperatures outside. It is such a nice and lovely change. I am thoroughly enjoying it!

I did manage to pull myself inside away from the sunshine to finish up a new handbag! I am so in love with this one!!

I made this bag using a pattern by Kay Whitt. and I have to say it is by far my most favorite bag!

Hope you all are having nice weather where ever you may be!

Happy Friday!