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Monday, April 19, 2010

reclaiming my space

Since we have decided to use our backyard as a backdrop for our wedding we decided it's about time we start to clean up the mess. We're only renting so we haven't been wanting to invest to much time or money in it but this weekend we decided it was time to fight back the weeds and reclaim the space! And I have to tell you this morning I woke up and my entire body was hurting. But in that awesome good way :o)


So this is the mess we started with... Yikes it's amazing how fast growing plants and vines can take over!
We dug everything out to plant new grass. The lawn looks a gaziljon times bigger now. The plywood is courtesy of your landlord... Attractive I know... I guess it was easier than just fixing the broken lock and window. It's too bad cause it's the cutest little shed.. I think I might remove them on my wedding day.. unless I can cover them with plants or something.

As we were digging out the weeds we discovered that there was brick laid out like a little patio right outside the shed. So we cleaned it out and brought my favorite little mosaic table out. And I started dreaming of that little herb and vegetable garden I've never had. So I said, What the heck!! I can do it! I think my mother Eva would be proud. Even though I am sure I planted all my seeds too close and probably in the wrong depth etc.. ha ha you got to start somewhere!


So I made my little mini garden. Besides a good number of herbs I planted, lettuce, carrots, strawberries and tomatoes. Well I didn't actually plant tomatoes cause I can't find the darn seeds I bought.. I must have forgotten them at the store.. so I have to go back. I had selected some juicy looking roma tomatoes and some super cute little cocktail tomatoes.

I am feeling so proud of myself! Now I just have to remember to keep an eye on my little green babies. Oh I almost forgot to tell you! I also bought a lot of flower seeds that I have started inside. Lupines, forget-me-nots, sweet peas, sunflowers and lavender. Oh I hope they'll sprout and grow strong so I can plant them all over the yard!

What were you up to this weekend? I'd love to hear!
And now I am off to my studio. I have some good stuff cooking for my Wednesday update...
love ~tess

9 comments:

  1. Hrmh ... Testing testing ... one two one two, phöh phöh!

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  2. Åhej!

    Nu har jag skaffat mig ett Google Account, så jag kan skriva här! Gu' va mysigt det ser ut med en egen liten "täppa". Själv nöjer jag mig med en liten nästäppa, höhö! Fick brev från vår hyresvärd. Vi får inte ens vara på balkongen för de har listat ut att räckena är typ livsfarliga (men jag smiter ut ibland ändå, och försöker undvika att vidröra räcket). De ska väl byta ut dem snart hoppas jag. Så jag väntar lite med att plantera slingerväxter i balkonglådorna, haha!

    Helgen har tillbringats i horisontalläge i sängen och på soffan. Läste i en "sån där" bok att man får passa på att sova medan man kan, så det gjorde jag! Väldigt skönt att ta en sån "gå i ide-helg" ibland.

    Men på lördag ska vi till ett par vänner som hyr ett litet hus på en ö i skärgården och grilla. Det blir mysigt!

    Sneglade lite på några rosa klänningar i fredags : )

    Kram kram!

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  3. Hooray - it will be beautiful for the wedding :)
    Nicx

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  4. hej hej Johanna! Vad trevligt att du kom och halsade pa! :o) Ta det forsiktigt med balkongen nu..
    Later skont med en sadan helg.. det skulle jag ocksa vilja ha! kram kram


    Thank you Nicola! I really hope so. Next we're looking at some massive bug things.. we need to fight them bloodsuckers and keep all my guests safe!

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  5. ok my mother just informed me that I should have planted my seeds about the same depth as the size of the seed... hmmm I might have buried some of those poor guys completely...

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  6. Hej vännen!
    Kände pressen ifrån Johanna och skaffade mig ett konto oxå;)...
    Vad härligt att få till trädgården! Du är så pysslig och duktig!
    Håller på att fixa och baka inför Alice 2års kalas. Samtidigt som jag tar hand om lilla prinsessan som har 39,8 i feber, tycker så synd om henne. Det är inte ofta hon är sjuk!

    Hoppas att allt är bra med er och att bröllopsplanerna går bra! Säg bara till om du vill ha någon hjälp eller så!

    Vi har bokat en utlandsresa den 28 juni och kommer hem den 6 juli. För visst kommer ni upp till sundsvall den 8 juli?
    KRAAM

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  7. ha ha hej Anna!
    Stackars lilla sessan, tur att hon har en sadan bra mamma som tar hand om henne!
    Ja vi kommer med taget fran Stockholm den 8 juli. Tror att det kommer in runt 5 snaret pa kvallen. Precis lagom i tid att frascha upp oss och kolla in gatufesten :o)

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  8. How cute!!! I love a good garden :)

    xo,
    Allison

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  9. Thank you! There is still no signs of anything sprouting up so I might have to do another attempt LOL

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