AAHHH...

...Spring is in the air!

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Can't wait to get outside and plant my veggies. What are you planting this spring/summer?

RAISED GARDEN BED INSPIRATION

In an effort to be more sustainable I have decided to build raised garden beds, but I haven't decided on the design and style I want to go with. Here are some inspiration pictures that I have been looking at to give me ideas of what I want to do.

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Which one do you think I should go for? Have any other great raised garden bed ideas?

HERE IT COMES READY OR NOT...

As you all know the day of LOVE is looming in the near future. In preparation for this day I wanted to share my favorite Valentine's Day Etsy items.



Valentine's Day party decorations via pomtree

Hello Love via sparrownestscript

Love Knot via MoodiChic

Valentine's Day Post Cards via SundayHatch

Valentine Decoration Banner (mini hearts) via GreenJazzFace

 



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This is definitely my next project for the spring/summer and I can't wait to hang it outside. (I will be sure to post about how I achieve this awesome wreath!)

UNIQUELY BEAUTIFUL

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I want a beautiful ornate door for the front of my house.

FA LA LA LA LA

I just wanted to share some of the new products in my Mom's etsy shop, Naturally Northwest, that would be great for Holiday gifts.

Holiday Winter Wreath

Sand Dollar and Oyster Ornaments

Evergreen Winter Wreath with Pinecones and Fabric Puffs

Winter Woodland Globe Ornaments

Christmas Puffy and Pinecone Wreath



S'MORE ETSY

My mother has been a creating machine and has posted more items in her etsy shop. So I thought it would only be right to update you on some more of her items.

Perfect for the 4th of July

All of her products with the exception of the fabric puffy wreath are found in the Pacific Northwest, which makes each item unique and one of a kind. If you like what you see go to her shop to see more and stay tuned for more items to come!

NEED ONE IMMEDIATELY!

How fun would it be to have a gorgeous tent like this one in your backyard for parties, guest to stay in, or just to hang out in?

I must convince my boyrfriend that we need one in our backyard! I'll let you know how it works out!

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DESPERATELY WANT ONE!

How awesome is this pod?! You could easily have a little oasis in your backyard where you could have a little lunch get together or lounge the afternoon away reading a great book. Not to mention these pods would be amazing to have a late night dinner outside without the bugs getting in your face!

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OUTDOOR SANCTUARIES

I'm sure everyone is excited for summer to finally get here, not only to enjoy the sunshine, but to enjoy your backyard sanctuaries while BBQing and relaxing with friends.  That is my favorite part of summer and I found these backyard oases to be truly inspirational, not to mention they make me very jealous that I don't own them!

How romantic?

I wanna read here ALL day long!

Which one is your favorite? Do you have any incredible backyards to share?

{Images: Me and Alice, Sun Surfer, Live Journal, Live Journal, Bluebird Vintage, A Mad Tea Party With Alis, Joie De Vivre, Sun Surfer, DIY Network, Slim Paley, Apartment Therapy, Material Girls, Live Journal}

WOOLLY POCKETS

My passion for gardening has increase since quitting my job. I now actually have the time to be outside cultivating what I am growing (not to mention all the weeding that has to be done on a continuous basis). Just the other day I was doing some research on various gardening techniques and ideas when I came across a website called Woolly Pocket.  I, of course, had to check out a website with this name and man was I excited (in a good way).

I quickly became obsessed with the products featured on this site because it offers a different way of gardening. The products this website offers are divided into three different categories: the modular living wall system, the modular garden, and free standing pockets.

Modular Living Wall System: Wally

The Modular Garden: Meadow

 Freestanding Pockets: Islands

These products are flexible and breathable gardening containers that are made up of 100% recycled materials. They come in black, chocolate, peacock blue, and camel hair. The reason why I am obsessed with these products is because you can use them both inside and outside and it offers gardening both vertically and horizontally.  The containers have a moisture barrier, so if using them inside it protects your furniture and floors, as well. Hope you fall in love with Woolly Pockets as much as I have! For more information and in depth description of how these containers work check out there website here.

All images courtesy of Woolly Pockets