How to spend your tax refund... in a hurry!

I had an idea for this post weeks ago. I was going to call it how to spend your tax refund in a hurry, or something like that. There was going to be a little wish list, and at the top of the list would be our bath remodel. 

Then a crazy thing happened. For the first time *ever* we owed. {Okay, only a little, but still.} We don't have any credit card debt so we always use our refund as fun money to treat ourselves {so don't judge, kidding.} 

Moving on... let's have fun with that wish list anyway, because that's how I roll.

Wishbone chairs for the Dining Room. Love all the vibrant colors.

This Tivoli Radio.

Anything by Pratt and Larson Ceramics. Really. I'm leaning toward the new Arabesque tile for our bathroom remodel with a penny round shower floor.

An expandable patio dining table would be great too. I'm hoping to have a dinner party once we have tons of vegetables from our garden this summer.

via Elements of style blog

A strange part of our yard gets a makeover

I am loving Smart Gardener, a website I discovered a few weeks ago. The best part is...this site handles all the gardening details for you, from recommending seeds that are suitable for your climate, to creating a layout, to reminding you when to plant.

I started my plan a few weeks ago, and while it's a little early to plant here in Michigan,I'm already receiving reminders with to do lists for my garden. I *can't wait* to start planting.

It's like a floor plan for your vegetables.

via Smart Gardener

Here is the before photo:
This space was an alley way back when, so it's been neglected.

... yes, it's kinda scary... and the retaining wall looks like part of a crumbling ancient ruin.

Now you can see why we need to add a little creativity to the space, right?
I hope you had a great weekend.


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Have a wonderful Easter weekend

It's looking like I won't be dying *dozens* of Easter eggs, {I'm vegan} we just might make some of these like last Easter. I will be spending time with family this weekend... my {soon-to-be} nieces and sister-in-law are moving here tomorrow from Idaho. Super exciting. If it's nice out, I think there might even be a little horseback riding too. 

all images via Martha Stewart {I know you aren't surprised, she's amazing.}