For our mamas {How to Make a Terrarium}....

I know, Mother's Day was almost two weeks ago, but I still wanted to share what we made for our mamas! Inspiration hit me, and I just knew we had to make terrariums for them!  They sure turned out cute, if I do say so myself. Jon and I had a blast picking out the succulents and assembling them.  They made the perfect, unique and pretty gift for our sweet moms.  

How to make a terrarium, {based on my research}:

1. Pick out your container {vase, jar, bowl, etc.} and plants. {succulents work well}
2. Start with a layer of small pebbles.
3. Layer of Spanish Moss.
4. Potting soil.
5. Plants.
6. More small and decorative pebbles. {we also added a little frog and turtle}

The best part about these, is they need very little water, so they're easy to keep alive.


Don't you think they're fun, and summery? I kinda want one for myself!

To see my inspiration, and other oh-so-pretty examples visit my terrarium pinboard!

A pretty bicycle picture and random thoughts from the week....

Source: encoreuneminute.tumblr.com via jennifer on Pinterest

It's no wonder the dude who sits next to me at work is hard of hearing.  I can hear every word to every song he listens to on his headphones.  Turn it down, man!

There are a lot of muscles that running doesn't work.  A lot.  I went to boot camp this week...eeek!  Can't wait to do it some more.  Bring it!

My shop is experiencing a major drought.  Not sure what happened, but I haven't had a sale in almost a month!  {although, I was asked to set up a custom listing yesterday...hopefully that means a sale is forthcoming!

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Friday, Friday, Friday!

Thank goodness!  I've been living for the weekend this week, and it is finally here!

Highlights of my week:  Lunch and dinner dates with some of my best girls, super yummy meals by Iowa Girl, my most favorite post in probably forever {getting to know you} and the first bike ride of the season.

Things I'm looking forward to this weekend: Making special mother's day presents for the moms, steak dinners, and planting more flowers.

Today, I am dealing with some massive muscle soreness.  I went to boot camp yesterday morning, and holy cow, I'm sore.  As stated above, there are lots of muscles that don't get worked with running, I tell ya, and running is all I've done for the last year.   Fail.

Do you all have plans for wonderful things this weekend?   I hope you're celebrating your moms, whether they're still with us or not.  My heart goes out to you friends who are missing your moms this week {and always}.  I hope you're comforted.  Those of you with moms to hug, squeeze 'em extra tight!  I know I'm gonna.

What are your plans for the weekend?  Tell me your favorite thing about your mama.

My favorite thing about my mom?  Well, that's kinda hard to answer, huh?  I guess I'd have to say that she doesn't do anything part way.  Whether it's fixing fabulous meals or tending her amazing garden, she always does it all out.  Love you mama!

It's cool and rainy today, a far cry from the gorgeous weather we've been having.  It's the kind of day that makes me want to stay home with a cup of tea and a good book. {Eclipse would be perfect, as I just started reading it again, and am officially sucked back into the Twilight series.}  But, no such luck!  

My weekend was full.  Every minute it seemed.  Good, but full.  I didn't accomplish most of the things on my list.  That's alright though, I accomplished the important ones.  We made brunch for my in-laws yesterday for mother's day.  Such a great time, sitting around eating and talking.  It's so nice to spend time with family.  Then, yesterday evening we went to my mom's house for a bit.  It was busy, but it left my heart happy.  Love that.  

How was your weekend?  I hope all you moms out there got spoiled!  

{photo credit:  emilie79*}

happy mother's day...

My mom's pretty special: 

She has naturally curly hair.  {and she gave it to me}

She makes the best flower arrangements.  

She decorates a house like nobody's business.

Animals love her, and she loves them.

She has two birthdays.  {someday I'll explain}

She's a great shopping buddy.

She has the greenest thumb I've ever seen.  Seriously, her garden is amazing, and she knows the names of all the flowers and plants.

She can carry on a conversation for hours.

And, well, she's my mom!

Thanks Mom.  For being so special, for being you!

I love you, and happy mother's day!