Swirls of Color

 Cardigan: Target, Tank Top: Thrifted, Skirt: me, Shoes: Target

My boyfriend recently bought me a sewing machine...isn't he sweet?  This skirt is the first thing I decided to make.  When looking for fabric I wanted something with bright colors for summer.  I have so many dark clothing in my closet that I desperately needed a change.  I instantly fell in love with the swirls of pinks in the floral design.  It seems that floral and pinks have been inspiring me lately...anyway I think it turned out pretty good for a first try.  I can't wait to see how my other little projects turn out.

Green Thumb & Much Needed Luck

This morning I planted some of these pretties.  A ranunculus has always been a favorite of mine and ever since the garden started here at home I've been wanting to grow some of my own.  The only problem is I'm not sure I have a green thumb.  I once planted pansies when I was younger and they never bloomed.  A few years later I tried planting some Betty Boop roses and they never grew.  The instructions said to soak the bulbs in water, so this morning that's just what I did.   I was suppose to let them soak for two hours but oops...I forgot about them.  I know I'm the worst gardener ever.  I planted them anyway, I just hope I didn't drown them.  Who knows...maybe I'll have some just as pretty as these in the near future.  

Crossing my fingers for better luck this time. 

 Hope your weekend is lovely :)

pics via: 1,2,3,4,5

Cinco de Mayo Flowers

Last week we threw my dad a fiesta for his birthday and we made some paper tissue flowers.  We are using the same flowers for a Cinco de Mayo celebration today.  They instantly add color and are inexpensive and easy to make.  I think they would work for any kind of celebration or party...I like doing color combos but I think in single colors they would be just as pretty.

here is a good tutorial.

Hope you all have a lovely day, I'm off to drink a strawberry margarita :)