It’s hard to imagine these jade and fern plants as 3″ babies. They once lived in a wall planter near the kitchen sink but it wasn’t long before they outgrew it. I transferred them to a large outdoor planter last summer (Mabrey was itty bitty!), brought them inside for the long winter then put them back outside earlier this summer. I can’t believe they’re still alive. And they aren’t just living – they’re thriving! Some of the biggest jade stems are now over 3″ in diameter. They are erupting out of the planter. I can’t say plants living to overtake their containers has ever been a problem for me. It’s a good problem to have.
More good things…
*You can buy happiness (and it’s cheap).
*A local NPR program name-dropped the company, Human Nature, more than once today while discussing green roofs and softscaping. Out of curiosity, I visited their website and, lo and behold!, they designed many of my family’s favorite local parks.
*I fell down the virtual rabbit hole ogling this kitchen remodel.
*Doesn’t Josie Moran’s cozy, homey farmhouse just scream FAAAAAAALLLL?!
*DIY. It’s a family tradition.
*As if moving wasn’t stressful enough. (I dare you to keep a straight face.)
*The sweetest pregnancy announcement.
*On the other end of the spectrum, why haven’t you had kids yet?
*I’m flattered to be included in the current issue of Rosieteapot magazine. Have you ever wondered what the mirror image of my bedroom looks like with a cat in it? Well, it made the cover. (And, no, we didn’t get a cat.) I also answer (surprisingly hard) questions like “what is happiness to you?” and “describe your perfect day.” I still can’t get over the fact that Rosie publishes the e-mag all on her own. She is one busy mama!
Have a happy weekend!
images: 1) Dana Miller for House*Tweaking 2) Melanie Acevedo
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