First Harvest

This year I planted my lettuce from seeds, plenty early. You can see in this picture the tiny starts where I planted more seeds to get a second crop.



I also learned from my mistakes and put the containers up high and out of the reach of pesky bunnies. Last year my entire crop of lettuce was devoured in one night by some apparently ravenous rabbits




This size container worked perfect. They got plenty of sun and rain sitting out in front of my house.



Sorry bunnies, no lettuce for you!

Curtain making queens...

Although I have approximately 15 projects going right now, Emmy forced me to put them all on hold to help her. We went shopping today to get fabric for her curtains for her bedroom. She may look like shes the one hard at work here, but I am the one doing all the cutting, measuring, and pressing... so don't be fooled!



So pretty! Two down, four to go. Yikes!

Blackberry Peach Crisp

I love to make things that don't require exact measurements, or even recipes. I have made apple crisp so many times that I have the method down pretty well.

I wanted to make peach crisp for Emmy this morning, but I only had three teeny tiny peaches, so I decided to throw in some blackberries too




It was perfect... the peaches were sweet and the berries were just a little tangy. Basically I just threw in the three peaches cut up and a handful or two of black berries, no stirring required here. Then in another bowl, I added a half a stick of soft butter, maybe a half a cup of flour and oatmeal, then a third a cup of sugar. I would of preferred brown sugar, but I didn't have any. I added a dash or two of cinnamon and a splash of vanilla (homemade, maybe I'll post that later too). I just mixed it with my hands to incorporate the butter until the mix is very crumbly. I baked it for about 4o minutes at 35o and presto:



It was so good. Perfect with some whipped cream or even ice cream if you're into that sort of thing.

Stolen Ideas

Emmy comes up with the best ideas, and I like to steal them from her. Who would of thought chalkboard pain looks so good on a fridge?



I'm not quite done with the trim and I need to touch up the paint in a few places, but over all I am very pleased with the results.

A ladder for a Kitty

Once again, I apologize for my cell phone picture taking. It is sad that my old phone takes better pictures than my even older camera. I promise I will get a new one.



I got this awesome chair that turns into a ladder, (or is it a ladder that turns into a chair??) at a yard sale for 10 bucks (originally priced $15). Anyway, I thought it was perfect for the kitchen, especially when I can't reach in the back of the top cabinets. I was testing it out as a foot rest the other day, and it collapsed in and now I have a giant bruise. Alas... I guess it will not be as functional as I though... at least Kitty likes it.

I have 4 days off coming up this weekend, so brace yourself for all the posts that will be ensuing.

This isn't a joke

The name of my blog isn't a joke. Its so accurate, its scary. I have many memories of going garage selling with my mom as a kid and coming home with a car packed to the gills with treasurers.



Emmy and i went today early this morning and found some awesome stuff! Some things for crafting, some stuff for school, and some just because it was a good deal.

I've been working on a few projects in my kitchen, so hopefully I will have a new post up soon about that.

Glorious Dirt

Have you ever seen such pretty dirt? My parent's continue to spoil me even though I am a real "adult." They brought me some lovely compost today for my new raised bed. I can't wait to get planting! The compost is from here. It is good stuff!