A little bit more garden...this time, in the sunlight.

Hello bunnies,

After last night's post , I thought I'd share a bit more. This time, some progress in the sunshine.

Everything is coming in fantastically!
Today I planted lots of radish seed for sprouts. I absolutely love their tangy taste in salads!!
I also planted lots of cilantro and sage for a later harvest. Kale sprouts are coming in well for an early fall harvest.

All in all, I'm very happy with my 1st attempt at urban gardening. Lots of trial and error, many restarts and frizzled, dead leaves... but so much learning! It is immensely satisfying, and will surely be done again next year!

xox
Lenora

A warm summer night at home, sweet home.

Hello bunnies!

A couple of you on Tumblr/Twitter were asking for garden updates, so I thought I would oblige!

I only felt inspired to take some photos after sun-set this evening, which took this little 'photoshoot' in a more home-decor direction rather than urban garden-centric.

Fresh mint is drying in the window tonight, hanging from binder clip, and coriander seeds are drying in a metal tea steeper. In our house hold, every day items have multiple uses, especially office supplies! 

Mint is not the only thing that is extremely plentiful in our garden at the moment. Our green beans,
sweet snap peas, kale, oregano, hot peppers, purple peppers and climbing spinach are also abundant.

Particularly the spinach. 

I am very surprised, we started this spinach from seeds back in late May, and in the last three weeks, it has exploded into a maze of twisting vines and thick leaves. We eat spinach almost every day in some way- it is wonderful!  Climbing spinach is a bit thicker compared to regular spinach, and has a heartier, earthier flavor. Fantastic in stir fry or chopped in salads, quiches and feta & spinach pies. 

 Not much else to report, really. We are looking forward to harvesting some more green beans and strawberries in coming days. Tonight we feasted on a quinoa salad with fresh sweet snap peas and other local fresh veggies from the gardens of other friends.

How are your gardens growing?

I'll leave you with one of my favorite things in my kitchen...just because!!

xoxo
Lenora

Turquoise Polka Dots and Pleats and BIG BIG changes!

Hello my beach bunnies!


I hope you've all been busy, enjoying the beautiful summer sun!
I thought I would pop-in with a little update, and to share some of my summery outfits the last couple of days!

So, life has been a crazy roller coaster this summer. Lots of changes- but all for the best!  I resigned my position with River of Pride for personal reasons, and hit a snag with funding for my budding vintage-clothing business. Resigning my position with ROP has allowed me to have more free-time to spend time with some very amazing friends I have made. Having to seek new employment has landed me a position finally using my Psychology background. It really is true- things sometimes need to fall apart  for better things to fall together.

I'm  happy to share that my new position will be as a support worker! I will be working with several , long-term elderly clients, doing day to day things like shopping, cooking, and just spending time. Mostly working with newly-widowed women learning independence.  I am thrilled and cannot wait to start . I have always wanted to work with the elderly, I have endless respect for them, and truly look forward to learning from them while helping at the same time. The best part of this position, I will not have to deal with the nursing aspect- I'm pretty much going to be paid to be a friend. I couldn't ask for anything more rewarding!

In terms of my summer wardrobe, I've been living in bright colors and flowy skirts!

As always, everything above is thrifted, down to the amazing deadstock 1940s sandals that I scored     for $2. I know. I can't believe it either.

Today's outfit is also completely thrifted. I am in love with the 1930s rainbow sunglasses, modern-does-retro lucite heel peeptoes, and 1960s turquoise polka dot pussy bow blouse. Don't you just love a good fuchsia&turquoise color combo?!

The garden is going well, despite many of our plants being eaten mercilessly by squirrels and cats.
Our spinach and green beans are doing marvelously though! We've been feasting on spinach daily!

How is everyone doing? Any adventures? Any funky outfits you're particularly proud of?

XOXO
Lenora