Spring Thing: Window Boxes

Do you have any success with window boxes? I've tried both flowers and herbs in boxes on sills the past two summers - everything in them always ends up drying up and shriveling away. I never could tell if it was the result of too much or too little sun, over or under watering. I love the idea of having a tiny garden blooming within arm's reach right outside a window, but I just can't seem to make it work.

Happy Monday & A Pretty Print

Ah, the Monday after vacation -- always a bit rough. Wishing you a fantastic start to the week!

this print & more from the wheatfield by katie daisy

On the Hunt

The mad search for a new apartment has officially begun! I was feeling stressed about it all right before my week-long jaunt in Florida, but now that I'm back I'm feeling ready to take it all on. I'm having mixed feelings about leaving the place I've called home for the past two years, but there's no denying that I've just plain outgrown this tiny space. My search so far has turned up: beautiful apartments in my neighborhood, way out of my price range, and beautiful apartments within my price range, but out of my neighborhood. I will not be deterred!

To keep me motivated, I've pulled some apartment-themed inspiration photos.

I want my kitchen to look like this...








And oh! how I've waited to have my very own bedroom!

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Any apartment-finding tips from you, dear readers?

Spring Break!

Hello from Florida!

I'm here trying to soak up the last bit of sunshine and salty sea air before heading back to the regular everyday...it's amazing what a little sand between your toes can do to give you a bit of a recharge. From the sounds of it, the weather is every bit as beautiful back home!

I hope you're able to enjoy the sunshine and get some R&R wherever you are.

Happy Spring.
xo

Previously:
Florida, one year ago
Spring in the city
Beach Neutrals
Get Away: Salem, MA

Anne-Catherine, Part II

I happened across this beauty again today. I'm happy to see her wearing a headband in the top photo, which I'm always a bit afraid to do. I love headbands and I have a small collection of them in my closet, but haven't yet been able to pull it off with this hairstyle. Maybe this is the year.

larger photos by vanessa jackman here

Cream Colored Mary Janes

Ok, I don't usually post about kids and I'll admit I get a little bit annoyed with people who do it a lot, but this one is just too good to pass up. Truthfully, it's not about the kid so much as the outfit, and the fact that I want a grown-up version of it - on me. Those striped over-the-knee socks...yes please!

photo by vanessa jackman

My Dream

Check out the restoration of this beautiful old farmhouse in New Jersey. A labor of love, for sure. Oh, how I would love to live in a grand old place like this one day.

The restored windows in the parlor are original to the house and open from the bottom.