So we finally got our garden planted!
The weather's been so funny this spring, and it's seemed for a while like we can't shake these overnight frost advisories. So on the last day of May, we got it all planted! This year we used not only our little corner plot in the backyard, but Tim also made a raised bed for our herbs and lettuces. It all looks so great! There's just something so satisfying about getting your garden planted and working outside in the dirt! I love strolling through the yard to check on the plants and water them. With a really shady yard, it makes time spent outside very refreshing and enjoyable.
We've really enjoyed gardening as a family, taking care of it together and teaching Titus where our food comes from. We even let him plant his own bean in a cup and it sprouted SO quickly, which was super exciting for him! He goes out of the deck everyday and checks on his bean. He knows it needs water and sun!
I'd been wanting to make some cool garden stakes/markers ever since the end of last summer, but I wanted to wait until we planted our garden. I'd found alot of cool ideas on Pinterest, so I already had some things in mind. But I decided I want to make something easy, that wouldn't take alot of time or effort. I combined a couple ideas and then added my own flair !
These are thick sticks that I cut to size and then scraped the bark off of the top.
For the lettering, I just used a Sharpie, but you could also use an alphabet stamp set.
Then to add a little color and visual appeal, I tied some fabric scraps to the tops!
And that's all there is to it! I like how rustic and earthy they look in our garden, with just that little pop of color. They look even cooler now that the garden is beginning to look more green! :) I love watching it grow a little more everyday!
Have you made any easy garden projects??
Showing posts with label spring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spring. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
A February Spring
What's up with the weather!? So here in West Michigan, we've been enjoying some unseasonably warm temps! Winter just can't seem to stick around! We've only had a few snowfalls and the temps can't seem to make up its mind! I was going to call this post A January Spring, but I realized that today was February... :)
Even though The Blue Ladybug shop is currently on vacation still, that doesn't mean that we're not planning future Blue Ladybug goodies! In fact, yesterday Laura and I went shopping for some spring fabrics! We loaded the kids up in the minivans in upper 40s temps! Honestly it already feels like Spring is around the corner even though Winter is only half over! This mild winter/early spring (can I call it that yet?) has already gotten us so inspired for Spring, we're already planning for our new fabrics and NEW products! We can't wait to reveal them all to you! Believe me, you are going to LOVE what we've got coming!
What's the weather like where you live?
Are you thinking Spring a little earlier this year?

Even though The Blue Ladybug shop is currently on vacation still, that doesn't mean that we're not planning future Blue Ladybug goodies! In fact, yesterday Laura and I went shopping for some spring fabrics! We loaded the kids up in the minivans in upper 40s temps! Honestly it already feels like Spring is around the corner even though Winter is only half over! This mild winter/early spring (can I call it that yet?) has already gotten us so inspired for Spring, we're already planning for our new fabrics and NEW products! We can't wait to reveal them all to you! Believe me, you are going to LOVE what we've got coming!
What's the weather like where you live?
Are you thinking Spring a little earlier this year?
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Two *NEW* Brother Sister Sets!!!
Easter is just around the corner! And we've got two new sets to show you today!
First up is the Roses in Cream Matching Brother Sister Set.
I'm sure you remember the Roses in Cream Peasant Dress, that is new for Spring? Well, we thought a tie for brother would make this the perfect combo! I just love these fabrics! So vintage looking.
Next, is the Bliss Matching Brother Sister Set
Does that fabric look familiar? It should. It's the same fabrics from the Bliss Peekaboo Skirt and Lorraine Top. I can't get enough of these colors. The coral and the turquoise are so fun and colorful together. The perfect spring and Easter colors.
Wouldn't your kiddos look so sweet getting their pictures taken with the Easter bunny in this set? Or carrying their littles Easter baskets, searching for Easter eggs?
I love spring!
Hurry over to the shop and check out these new goodies. And don't forget that April 1st is the deadline for placing Easter orders! It's coming sooner than you think.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Need Easter outfits? {our spring clothing line + a coupon code}
Spring is almost here! (three more weeks! yay) But then, so is Easter! It's falls later this year than normal which gives us all more time to plan what special outfit for ourselves and our kiddos! It also means that it will (hopefully) be a bit warmer, so we won't have to worry quite so much about covering our colorful spring outfits with winter jackets! We are both dreaming of what to make for our kids, and are ready to be busy making YOUR kids' beautiful Easter outfits! Take a peek at our Spring line below (available now in our shop), and let us know if there's something we can customize for you! But the last day to place Easter orders is April 1 (no fooling!). It's been a long winter, and working with all our colorful fabric has kept us hopeful and anxious for Spring! Enjoy!
{Click on each graphic below to visit that specific shop section}

{Reminder: The last day to place Easter orders is April 1- no fooling!} ;)
For some help getting started with your Easter shopping, here's a coupon code for you- Enter Easter10 at checkout for 10% off your total purchase!
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NOTE: {Today is the last day to enter the super-amazing giveaway over at Gussy Sews! Click here to enter to win some Blue Ladybug shop credit as well as lots of other handmade goodness!!}
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