A touch of Yellow & a lot of Cheer...

On Tuesday - spring officially arrives and I'm so excited about that.  Today was gloomy, rainy and we didn't see the sun at all - so I thought I'd bring in my own sunshine.

 

 

It all started with this lemon pitcher and a platter that my sweet mamaw gave me for my birthday recently.  So I was bound and determined to bring the sunshine in today with a few yellow things I already had. So here we go...

 

 

A yellow owl - and some lemons and pears...

 

 

A frame I've had forever with my lil' man who is not so little anymore ;-(

 

 

Of course, I kept all my green goodies - which I have to say is probably my favorite color (for now anyway).  In the corner cabinet - a green soup tureen from my sister and the green kitchen scale was a gift from my mom.

 

 

For some reason - I have a hard time moving my blue "Ball" jars - I just love them so much - they usually stay right where they are.

 

 

The shelves are probably one of my favorite things in our home - it's just a fun place to put things that make me happy.

 

 

The grass is starting to green up out the front window...

 

 

A full shot...

 

 

...the "right" side...

 

 

...over on the "left" side of the kitchen -  the mantle that I love - Now I need to find a yellow cushion for my chair...

 

 

...Looking down from the table - I still haven't found the right chairs - but I will...someday.

 

 

I know I've shown you all my kitchen before - hope you don't mind.  It's just a happy place for me.

 

 

One of the things I like to purchase when I find them - is quirky pictures of barns or sheds.  I love the ones that look like paint by number - I have one for just about every season.  Sometime I'll share them all with you.  This one I picked up for $2.00 at the Mission Store - it was a perfect match for our home.

 

 

...an old kitchen cabinet...

 

 

 

 

 

Another gift from my papaw - was this table he made from an old door and left over fence posts - it's simple - but I love it...

 

 

It's a perfect fit over there in the corner.  As you can see those barn doors are STILL not painted - that is another "someday" project!

 

 

I hope you have a great start to spring! 

Bring on the Sunshine and the Flowers - I'm ready - are you?

 

 

Rye Grass in a Chicken Feeder

Hi friends - I've been digging in the dirt a lot lately - preparing the greenhouse for spring.  At work I've been planting some rye grass for the upcoming Easter season and I couldn't pass up planting some for myself.  This is my old chicken feeder.  I thought it would be perfect with some spring green!

 

Let me say - this might be the Easiest seed in the world to germinate - so you must try this!

 

Here's How...

 

First find the perfect planter to your liking....

 

 

 Next fill with a good quality potting soil...

 

 

Thirdly - sprinkle rye grass seed generously on top...

 

 

...next lightly cover with germinating media such as Redi-Earth or you can use the potting soil - just sprinkle it on very lightly.

 

 

Mist with water - thoroughly wetting the soil.  Be sure and not over water if your container does not have drainage holes.

 

 

Place in a bright sunny location and in just about three to five days - you will see this - all kinds of happy rye grass growing...

 

 

 Now, can't you just see this very long chicken feeder down the middle of your farmhouse table for Easter dinner - maybe with some eggs and chicks nestled in.  Now it still has to grow in but if you plant it now - you'll have plenty of time before Easter gets here.  You will actually have to give it a haircut a couple of times.

I might add that this is a great project for kids to get involved in - it is almost like instant gratification plus you can't hardly mess it up. ;-)

 

 

Here are my baskets from last year - if you want additional info on "how to"  click here...

 

 

These were my baskets lined up on the table last year - that post is here.

 

 

You'll have to wait a while to see my rye grass this year as it is just starting to grow.  I'm blessed to work at Central Farmers Supply where I have all these goodies at my finger tips - like rye grass seed and soil and a greenhouse but you can easily find what you need at your local garden/feed store.

 

Rye grass costs only pennies - you'll just need a teeny tiny amount plus your soil - you are looking at well under $5.00. 

 

So go ahead and give it a try - you'll be so glad you did when it's time to decorate your table for Easter dinner!

 

Happy Planting!