If you've read my About Me section, or if you know me even a little, you know that I am OBSESSED with Harry Potter. I've read all the books, I've seen all the movies (multiple times), I know all the secret information J.K. Rowling has divulged over the years and I try to work HP …
Like the rest of the world, I've jumped on the succulent train. I've already written about making a Faux Succulent Wreath and I've talked about my love for these little plants. It turns out, I'm not the only one who loves having these small interesting-looking plants in their home. Ever since I made my succulent …
There's a lesson that all crafters must learn: Know when to DIY and when to buy. This is an essential lesson because once it is learned, it will save you time, money and unnecessary hair pulling. I don't know where it came from, but I have this bad habit of looking at something and thinking, …
It seems like everywhere you look on Pinterest or Instagram, succulents have taken over. They are a staple in home décor, great accents for the office and a very trendy addition to weddings. I even included succulents in my wedding, giving them away as our favour and incorporating a few in my bouquet. Last month, …
It has taken two months, three separate days of planting, countless visits to the greenhouse and a lot of TLC, but our vegetable garden is finally complete! You may recall a previous post where I mentioned that I am not very good with plants. Well, so far I'm proud to say I have yet to …
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In a world when everyone on the Internet seems to be a pro at everything, it is a little humbling to admit I don't know a thing about gardening. This weekend, Mike and I painted the first round of seeds in our vegetable garden and I had so many questions. This garden has already been …
You may recall last week when I posted about the plan Mike and I had for a vegetable garden in our backyard. We were still in the planning stages and hadn't made any firm decisions. We came up with the initial idea of doing a two tier planter, like this one: However, we realized that for …
I have to preface this post before I dive deep: I am a plant killer. No matter how hard I try, I always manage to kill my plants. Everything from flowers to perennials - all of them don't stand a chance in my hands. Even our grass turns brown and crispy in the summer and …
For those who are interested in knowing more about me, I decided to take the time to tell you a little bit more about myself. I'm an ESL teacher and student advisor, and I love it. I've been teaching for more than six years and honestly, sometimes I think I learn more than my students. …
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