Jaunty Times at the Silver Farm

I just went and visited the Silver Farm in Mosier,OR. I had a grand time playing among the flowers, eating the fruits and veggies, and splashing in the creek. It was HOT! So peaceful and quiet. I did a bit of gathering work, berries, some of the biggest poppies I've ever seen and delicious carrots!

The sunflowers have just started to show their faces. While the dahlias need a bit longer (so I'll have to go back ;) )

The snapdragons are some of the most beautiful and fragrant. And the hollyhocks...there aren't words for their beauty!

I also couldn't believe how many bees there were, glorious buzzing sounds. Lots of creatures, a thirsty hummingbird by the creek, a water snake and some crawfish in the creek, butterflies golore and dragonflies.

I could have picked blue berries for hours and hours but alas I had to come back to the city.

Happy Mama Portland

Last night I had the pleasure of partaking in a Happy Mama party.

It was a lot of fun and a wonderful idea. I had a St. Cupcake, did some tasting of Hip Chicks do Wine, got my cards read by Mindy who reads at Flutter, plus I got to meet so many wonderful people and mamas.

http://happymamapdx.com/

Woolly Pocket Weekend

For those of you that don't know...which if I've met you I've most likely mentioned...I heart Woolly Pockets in a BIG way! I discovered them on the back of a magazine two years ago while waiting to get my hair done. It was love at first sight.

I'm hoping to do the side of the outside of the building. And I encourage all the new apartment owners to fill their balconies! Lets bring this building to LIFE!

All pics from Woollypockets.com except bottom left. That's us :)

whimsical wednesday

This is one of my favorite times of year. The local flowers are off the hook :)

Bottom 2 photos via Floret( of Seattle ) on green-wedding.net/blog

Fair weekend...

This past Saturday was the Mississippi Street Fair. We had a blast! Sold a whole lot of succulent terrariums and hanging gourd succulents. It was hot, hot, hot out. But everyone was in the best spirits. We couldn't have asked for a better day.

I got to do some impromptu hand bouquets as well, joy!

Succulent succulents

Succulent centerpieces in reused glass for Jodi & Jeff's wedding...














And a vivacious set of succulents in an old dairy container.