Our 4th!

We had a wonderful family weekend. In fact I can't remember a better weekend we've spent together in a very long time! We had a picnic in the park, ate ice cream downtown, played in the river, hiked and explored, and just hung out together doing nothing at all! Hope your weekend was just as special!

XO

SHS

Food Friday!

I made it to the opening day of our Farmer's Market! I planned to take lots of pics, but sometimes plans just don't work out the way we intend. While I was walking around with my favorite little man (see pic below), I thought about what I wanted to make this weekend. Obviously the options are endless, but I decided on pickles! I looove anything and everything pickled! So that's it, decision made!

fruit vendor beautiful bunches of onions

the sweetest cherries

my little man playing in the fountains

dill pickles via David Lebovitz

pickled carrots via David Lebovitz

pickled beets via SimplyRecipes

XO

SHS

A Successful Sale!

I held my first ever yard sale this weekend, and it was a huge success. I was out at 6 am setting up, and not long after people were already filling the streets. I can't believe I actually worried if people would show up!

I did three things that I really think helped make it such a success.

~One, I had these balloons, and this boy holding them. Well, not the entire day, but long enough for me to take a couple shots! But, I had a large bouquet of balloons to grab attention.

~Two, I used one of my chalkboard frames to write this: Don't Be Shy, Come on Down, At least One Bargain is Bound to be Found! I placed the sign at the end of my driveway, and I'm so happy I did. I wanted to lure those people in that have a tendency to slowly drive by, and it worked! Plus, several people inquired on the frame, and if I would sell it. Of course I said no, but I gave out my email address if they were looking to have one made!

~The final thing I did that I think was an important factor was using twine and cream colored tags for all pricing. I bundled all sheets, blankets, kitchen items, frames, clothing, shoes, etc. with twine and a nice tag. People really seemed to appreciated my effort.

So there you have it, my three tips for a successful yard sale!

XO

SHS!

Food Friday! Leslie Stowe Crisps

Have you tried these crackers yet? Every time I purchase a box of these Raincoast Crisps, I can't control myself. Today, I picked up the rosemary raisin pecan, and they don't disappoint. I love rosemary, but a little goes a long way. These crackers have the perfect amount, just enough that you know it's the flavor your detecting, but not overwhelming. I LOVE them. I tend to eat them plain, but they are really made for toppings. I just never get around to it, they are just that good.
XO
SHS

Outdoor Inspiration

The weather here is still yucky. I'm in desperate need of inspirational images to keep me hangin' on until the weather finally warms. I think this pic just does that, don't you?

Summer, please come soon.XO

SHS

Make It Monday! A little thank you

I wanted to give my mom a little "thank you" for watching Mr. Jackson while my husband and I went on a date this weekend. She is in the process of getting her yard pulled together, so I thought flowers and herbs would be the perfect little gift. I picked up some cosmos, an orange flower I don't know the name of, and rosemary. I didn't want to present it to her in Home Depot bags, or the plastic containers they come in, so I came up with this. The container is a cheese box that was stained and lined with a neutral fabric. I added the flowers, and topped it all off with spanish moss, and a little note with Jackson's pic saying thank you. What do you think? She was pretty happy with it, and I am too!xo

SHS

Food Friday! Millet Muffins

The other day I made my first recipe from Heidi Swanson's new book super natural every day. I decided to make a recipe that was a safe bet for Jackson, and I was right. He loves the millet muffins- and they were so easy to make. If you don't already own it, you can go
here to get the book. Since I have an entire basket of fresh strawberries on hand, I think today I will try the roasted strawberry recipe for breakfast tomorrow- yummy!

Thought I'd throw in this last pic of Jackson and Whiskey boy waiting for daddy to come home last night. They usually wait for him together, side by side, it's pretty dang sweet.