It’s been pretty cold here this week. I’ve spent way too much time indoors fighting off a cold and baking delicious desserts that are not taking too kindly to my sedentary lifestyle. I really need to get out and sign up for a yoga class or something…I might go crazy soon.

Greg ordered a Metal Detector in hopes that he might find some gold in the basement. He was inspired by the guy in Staffordshire, England who found gold from the 7th century in a field. No gold so far but it’s damn good at finding nails and amusing us at 10 o’clock at night.

We’ve had a few nights of frost which zapped the rest of my tomato plants. Can you believe I picked tomatoes in October? I have a few more weeks left of my farm coop box. This week I got some delicious carrots, celery, and potatoes that are destined for a soup. Have a great weekend!

I hope everyone is relaxing and enjoying Saturday. I had a great art opening last night at Foodie’s Feast in Marblehead. The Art Walk continues through the weekend. Come in and buy prints or framed photos. Thanks to everyone who came in last night and introduced themselves. Did you come in just for the rhubarb crumb bars? They were delicious so I won’t blame you if you did. Below is a list of all my posts from the week broken up into suitable categories.

p.s. this past week’s post were pretty garden heavy. If gardening is not your thing check out more weekly round ups for affordable art links, paper resources, and some of my favorite interiors. Enjoy!

Affordable Artwork: Getting Ready For Marblehead’s Art Walk!

Artist: Aerial Photographs: Parking Lots

Fashion: Hable Construction: Garden Hats & Gloves

Furniture: Marston & Langinger Outdoor Furniture

Garden: Black Door and Planters, Flower Pot Window Boxes, Backyard Inspiration from Door Sixteen, Garden Paths via Sunset Magazine, No Outdoor Space? Try Gutter Gardens, Willow Edging & Lavender, and Urn Planters.

House Renovation: Buying a Granite Step

Marblehead: Magnolia Tree and Pink House, Enjoying Spring In New England, and Summery Weekend & Flowering Tree

Pillows: Floral Outdoor Pillows

Press: Press Release: Marblehead Art Walk and Guest Post at The City Sage.

Sweets: Recipe: Rhubarb Crumb Bars

Tabletop: Blues at Toast

Wallpaper: Vintage Floral Wallpaper in Bedrooms

Related Posts:
Weekly Round Up: April 25, 2009
Weekly Round Up: April 17, 2009
Weekly Round Up: March 27, 2009

I kinda like doing my weekly round ups on Saturday. I can’t wait to get outside. First, I am refueling with some coffee, french toast, and enertaining myself with some silly cat videos. Seriously, who doesn’t think cats are hilarous? I hope everyone is enjoying the nice weather. Have a nice weekend. Below a round up of this week’s post broken up into suitable categories.

p.s. to check out last week’s round up click here.

Affordable Artwork: Constellation Needlework and Secret Garden Painting.

Fashion: Applique Grocery Tote.

Flowers: Magnolia Tree & Twitpic, Daffodils In The Neighbor’s Yard,
and Cherry Blossoms and Earth Day.
Furniture: Tufted Furniture Inspiration.

Garden: Tomato Plants Update,
Flora Grubb & Succulent Wall & Wreath, and House Renovation: Granite Pavers For Garden Border.

House Renovation: Found Objects: Bones In Basement.

Interiors: Hotel J: Stripe Dining Chairs, White Sheets and Blue Curtains, J. Morgan Puett: Chicken Coop, and Darryl Carter: 19th Century Virginia Farmhouse.

Sweets: Recipe: Banana Chocolate Chip Quick Bread.

Photography: Janne Peters: Photographer and Michael Piazza & edible Boston.

Textiles: Ikea Susanna Fabric as Quilt Inspiration, Melin Tregwynt: Pillows & Throws, and Stripe & Check Fabric.

Related Posts:
Weekly Round Up: April 17, 2009
Weekly Round Up: March 27, 2009
Weekly Round Up: March 13, 2009

I haven’t written a real round up in weeks. I was missing them. I hope everyone is out enjoying the nice weather. The warm wind blowing into my house is beyond heavenly. Fyi my new etsy shop is fully stocked with New England photographs. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out click here. Below a list of this week’s posts broken up into suitable categories. Enjoy!

Artist: Elizabeth Cummings

Accessories: Shoestring Home

Affordable Art: Affordable Vintage Illustrations, Winter Beach Photos, 3191 Mornings & Evenings Posters, New! Wayne Pate Print, and My New Etsy Shop.

Bathrooms: Traditional Bathroom Inspiration

Fashion: Diner Tote Bag

Furniture: Woven Outdoor Chairs, Trestle Tables, and Half Moon Nesting Tables.

Holiday: Egg Dying Photos

Inspiration: Vintage French Textbook Illustrations

Pillows: Thomas Paul: New Nautical Pillows

Textiles: Hand Embroidery and Galbraith & Paul: Curtain Fabric.

Related Posts:
Weekly Round Up: March 27, 2009
Weekly Round Up: March 13, 2009
Weekly Round Up: March 6, 2009

So we are leaving in a little bit to head down to New York to visit with my sister and nieces. I planted some of my small tomato seedlings in pots for her. I also made a batch of Banana Chocolate Chips Cookies. Why are they so flat? Maybe the banana was too slimey and wet? Ahh who cares…their delicious.

Hope everyone has a nice weekend. Happy Passover/Easter/Chocolate Bunny Day!

I don’t have the time to put up all my posts into the round up. I have to run to meet elisabeth from Black Pearl Press in Boston this afternoon. She was kind enough to invite me to her studio and to show me some of her favorites shops in the South End. Bye for now. I’ll be back tonight with a proper round up. Have a nice weekend.

Artist: Emma Walker, Su Tornno, Rob Ryan, Sarah Giannobole, and Samantha Hahn.

Affordable Artwork: Wallnut and Hadley Hutton: Feeding The Birds Print.

Diy & Crafts: Colorblock Granny Square Throw, New Book! Lost Crafts: Rediscovering Traditional Skills, Ellie Evans: Tote & Pin Cushion, Fabric Button Covers for Hair Pins & Ties, and Weekend Sewing Project.

Fashion: Toast: Spring Fashion and New! Spring Epice Scarves.

Flowers: domino: Favorite Flower Shot and March Flowers at The Garden Store.

Furniture: Aiveen Daly: Ruffle Side Chair.

Paper: Summersville Textiles & Journals.

Interiors: Tag! My Style

Pillows: Acorn & Will/Fabric Buying Question and Colorful Pillow Covers.

Wallpaper: Happysthlm Textiles & Wallpaper, Bird Wallpapers in British Homes & Gardens, and Ribbon Wallpaper by Studio Ditte.

Today is the first day of Spring! I saw crocuses blooming all over town on my morning run. In no time at all summer will be here. This afternoon I start my new part-time job at a local wine shop down the street from my house. I can’t wait to get out of the house. How cool will it be to learn more about wine? Stop by if you live in Marblehead to pick up a bottle and say hello. Have a nice weekend! Below a list of this week’s posts broken up into suitable categories.

As always find all my round ups by clicking on the weekly label.

Affordable Artwork: Boat Etchings.

Artist: Brush Life: Kan Fukuda.

Budget Living: Budget Living Tips From Me.

DIY & Crafts: Lauren Normandin: Wren Handmade.

Fashion: Embroidered Spring Tops and Begonias and Spring Dresses.

Flowers: Happy St. Patrick’s Day & Oxalis plant.

Furniture: Anthropologie’s Tufted Back Sofa.

Garden: Weathered Zinc Lanterns, Wood Slice Walkway Inspiration, and Snug Harbor Farm at Portland Flower Show.

Interiors: Tom Scheerer: French and Modern Mix.

Lighting: Circa Lighting Table Lamps & Getting Fleamarket Organized.

Paper: Fuyu-No-Susuki: Floral Cards.

Script: The Book Cover Archive.

Tabletop: Dutch Plates and Striped Covered Jars.

Textiles: Colorful Crewel Headboard, Shopping for Upholstery Fabric at Zimmans, and Meadowcroft Farm Wool.

Weddings: Doily Inspired Wedding Gowns

I’m back from Maine. As promised my weekly round up from this past week. I’ll get to my budget saving tips tomorrow. Hope everyone is enjoying the end of nice sunny weekend. I am about to go out for a run before the sun sets. Below a list of this week’s posts broken up into suitable categories.

As always find all my round ups by clicking on the weekly label.

Affordable Artwork: Marimekko Umi Wall Hanging, New! Spring Photographs from Blissful Images, New! Prospect Park Photograph by Joseph O Holmes, and Cylano Prints.

Artist: Sanna Annukka for Marimekko 2009, Jeff Barrett, and New! Chelsea James at Coda Gallery.

DIY & Craft Ideas: Cross-Stitch Folklore Book and Flower Pendent Kit.

Fashion: Tree & Kimball: Crocheted Doily Accessories and Spring Favorites

Jewelry: Marcie McGoldrick: Colorful Necklaces and Earrings.

Interiors: Hutker Architects: Old Green Wood Stairs.

Paper: Jill Bliss Cards and Sale at Linda & Harriett.

Pillows: Utility Canvas: Pillows & Throws.

Tabletop: Set of Mismatched China from Royal Doulton.

Textiles: Plover Organic Tea Towels & Tableclothes and Honeycomb Trim by Kelly Wearstler.

Vintage Finds: Vintage Steele Canvas Basket.

Ok here we go weekly blog round up. I wanted to take a sec and thank everyone for all your words of encouragement on my unedited blog post. Thanks. I am feeling a bit more energized and ready to really dig in to figuring this life thing out. Enjoy your weekend! We have sunny skies and warm breeze today here in New England. Below a round up this week’s posts broken up into suitable categories. Enjoy!

To read all my weekly round ups click here.

Affordable Artwork: Paris Flower Market Photos by Kari Herer.

Artist: Modern Scribbles by Keith Peters, Ikukoi Iwamoto, and Dreaming of Buttons.

House Renovation: Unedited Version.

Fashion: Snoozer Loser: Rocker Feminine, Sailor Preppy Chic at A.P.C., and Feminine Slip Dress.

Garden: Sowing Tomato Seeds and Alive Plant Structures.

Inspiration: New Motto.

Interiors: A Colonial With Swedish Accents and Red, Green, Black & White Interior Inspiration.

Jewelry: Four Leaf Clover Necklace.

Kitchen: Leather Drawer Pulls from Turnstyle Designs.

Paper: Fabric Covered Journals from Matta.

Photography: Saving The Barns,
Polaroids and Pinholes, Winter Beach Photos, and Paris Flower Market Photos by Kari Herer.

Recipes: The Jewels of NY: Pancakes with Mixed Berry Compote.

Textiles: Pink & Blue Crewel Fabric on Ebay, Lulu DK: Earthy Neutral Stripe Fabrics, and Toast’s Spring Madras Plaid Pillows.

Vintage Finds: Vintage Finds from 26 Olive Street and New! Vintage Finds & Shop Dilemma.

Wallpaper: New! Farrow & Ball Wallpaper: Lotus.

It’s so warm here today. I actually went outside without my jacket on. Amazing! I hope everyone has a great weekend. Thanks again to the Marblehead Reporter for their write up on my blog. I love all the nice e-mails I am getting welcoming me to Marblehead, beyond sweet! Below a round up this week’s posts broken up into suitable categories. Enjoy!

p.s. to view last week’s round up click here.

Affordable Artwork: Crocheted Rocks: Resurrection Fern

Artist: Stefanie Augustine and Tauba Auerbach.

Fashion: Flower Hair Pins from Handle & Spout, Kate Spade Spring 2009: Classic Preppy Stripes and Dots, New Spring 2009 at Tucker, and Stripe, Polka Dot and Floral Umbrellas.

Flowers: Primrose Display and Girly Flower Inspiration from Saipua.

House Renovation: Gut, Redesign, or Fix

Interiors: Tom Scheerer: Bahamas Beach House Featured in House & Garden

Kitchen: Leather Pulls for Kitchen Drawers and Earthy Ceramics and Kitchens.

Marblehead: February in Marblehead

Paper: Tie Napkins

Pillows: Retro Chenille Pillows

Press: Marblehead Reporter and Guest Post at Tea For Joy.

Textiles: Vintage Chenille Bedspreads, Red and Pink Liberty Print Fabric, Blue and Yellow Floral Sheets, and Brahms/Mount Textiles: Cotton Blankets.

Wallpaper: Timorous Beasties: Thistle Wallpaper