around the house

Okay, let me start with telling ya'll that I have a historically black thumb. Like, really, really black. As in I can kill most any flower in a very short time. But yesterday I decided our front yard needs some color. (Actually, what it really needs is either a truckload of mulch or lava rock but we haven't had a weekend yet to tackle that job.) So I thought some pretty flowers in my trusty oversized beach buckets would make good band-aids. I stopped by The Friendly Market on my way home from work and got some encouragement ("it's just mostly luck anyway, sweetie") and flowers.

I've had this hydrangea for a month!And it even has a bloom:)

The star and pavers are there in a effort to stop my dogs from digging for moles right in front of the porch.  It is also why these planters are in this particular spot for now.  The dirt they kick up onto the railing is really unattractive.  Really.

I love these two!

Hopefully I can keep everything alive!  Anyone have any gardening tips for me?!?

Inspirations

a few things that inspire me:


-my family

-my beautiful surroundings

-color!

-my nephews and nieces inspire me to create little cute things

-encouragement

-vacations

-my friends

What inspires you? I'd love to know!

Real First Post

So, my heart must not have really been into in January since I find myself back in more than 3 months later! I'm going to give it an honest go this time around.

This blog will be about what I've been doing, both in my life & in my part-time job as creator/president, etc of Perfect Chance Memories. I'll also update you on any cool new sites & fun creative stuff I see out & about.

So, here goes. This weekend we went to Summer & Neal's beautiful wedding at the newly finished Pavilions at the Angus Barn in Raleigh and let me tell you, this place is gorgeous! I love a venue that is so pretty in its own right that hardly any decorations are needed. The building structure is open air & looks like a big, glorified barn. So much better than a tent, but with the same natural feel. And the grounds! Who could get enough? The landscaping was perfect, not over or under done. There is a big brick patio right on the lake perfect for an outdoor ceremony. This will become one of the premier spots in Raleigh for weddings. I did not take any pictures of the grounds, but check out their website -www.thepavilionsattheangusbarn.com

I did however take some pictures of the details that Summer added to event. Her flowers were perfect - simple & absolutely beautiful! Here are some close-ups:

These torches lit up the brick walk-way to the fire pit:

I love, love, love this color rose. Hopefully this picture will blow up nicely so I can frame it & put it in my house!


This is a fun picture of the lights hanging from the Pavilion. So rustic & perfect for any kind of decoration!