WEEKEND INSPIRATION: Tomato Gardening

Happy Friday everyone. Can you believe it, we’re heading into March and with it comes all the goodness of spring. Here in Southern California, it’s definitely time to start thinking about the spring vegetable garden. I am determined to get a good crop of tomatoes this year and so I’m going to be doing some further research on some of these tomato varieties.

ETCETERAS: Oatmeal Lavender Bath Soak

Even though winter is milder here in Southern California than in a lot of places, it still takes a toll on my skin. Believe it or not, we do turn on the heater every now and then especially in the chilly evenings. With spring around the corner, it’s time to start thinking or dreaming about shorts, flip flops and tank tops.

GOOD TASTE: Japanese Eggplant, Shitake Mushroom & Bok Choy Stir Fry

Today I’m sharing a delicious and nutritious recipe with you. If you like stir fry and Szechwan flavoring, you’ll love this vegetable stir fry.

The Inspiration Board: Creative Party 195 & A Fruit Fly Trap

FROM MY ARCHIVES | Shaker Bottle Fruit Fly Trap

Welcome to The Inspiration Board creative party everyone and thank you for stopping by. I’ve been hosting this party for almost 4 years now. Lately the number of links have dwindled but that’s okay -  for now, I’m still going to host solo and keep this party going. It’s one of my favorite things that I do on this blog. I love having the extra large thumbnails to show off your links and featuring loads of your projects on a dedicated post. I know that many of the large blogs have joined together to host mega parties but there’s also something to be said for a smaller, more intimate party. I hope you continue to stop by and share your projects here.

So let’s get this creative party started. Share your creativity by linking up below. I love pinning and sharing your projects. Remember, the features will now be on Monday.

The Inspiration Board: Spotlight 194 & Inspiring Oats

It seems like just the other day, we were heading out of the holidays and now here we are in the last week of February. I’m not complaining… spring here we come. Thank you so much to all of you who stopped by last week, left me a sweet comment or shared a link. You all inspire me everyday! In case you missed anything last week, here’s a little recap of what I shared.

Vanilla Wafer St. Patrick’s Day Treats  |  Weekend Inspiration  |  Free Printable Menu Planner & Shopping List

And now for the projects featured from the Inspiration Board last week.

Weekend Inspiration: Nautical, Pizza, Seedlings and More

Happy Friday everyone! We crafted, sewed, cooked, baked, decorated and created our way through another week. Hooray! Here are some links I’m thinking about tackling this weekend. How about you? What’s on your creative list?

INKLING: Free Printable Menu Planner

I’ve been using a menu planner / grocery list system for years. Long before I started this blog, I created a little half sheet so I could plan out the family meals for the week and jot down my groceries. I decided to update my planner and share my new version with all of you.

GOOD TASTE: Vanilla Wafer St. Patrick’s Day {Leprechaun} Treats

High fives for me! For once I’m ahead of the holiday curve. We’re about a month away from St. Patrick’s Day and I have a fun Leprechaun Treat to show you today.

The Inspiration Board: Creative Party 194 & Faux French Herb Pot

FROM MY ARCHIVES |  Painted Faux French Herb Pot

Hello friends. I hope everyone had a nice Valentine’s Day filled with love and sweets. And, if you’re in the U.S., many of us had a 3-day weekend. Aren’t those the best? Now that the hearts, pink, red and sweets are behind us, what have you been working on? I have to confess, we’ve been having summer in February here in Southern California. It’s been in the 80’s so my mind has been on spring projects. I’m thinking seedlings, fresh knick knacks and spring cleaning. I can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to.

So let’s get this creative party started. Share your creativity by linking up below. I love pinning and sharing your projects. Remember, the features will now be on Monday.

The Inspiration Board: Spotlight 193 & Inspiration Indulge

Hello friends. Did you have a good weekend? Here in the U.S. it’s a holiday. It’s President’s Day so I’m enjoying a 3-day weekend. I’m hoping to get caught up and maybe even a little ahead in life… we’ll see about that. Thank you to all of you who took the time to visit, comment and share a project last week. I had such a great time going through the links and visiting your sites. In case you didn’t have a chance to pop in, here’s a recap of what I shared last week.

Nut Can to Individual Cookie Tins  |  Weekend Inspiration  |  Cereal Box to Child’s Valentine Box Purse

And now for the projects in the spotlight this week.

WEEKEND INSPIRATION: Hexagons, Pasta and More

Happy Friday everyone. Here in the U.S. we have a three day weekend! Hooray! With the extra time, here are a few projects that I’m thinking about this weekend.

UPCYCLING: Peanut Cans to Cookie Tins

I have a quick and easy project for you just in time for Valentine’s Day. If you’re planning on giving cookies or other treats away for Valentine’s Day, don’t forget the pretty packaging.

LITTLE CRAFT: Cereal Box Purse ~ Valentine Box

This is a sponsored post for which I received product and compensation. All opinions are mine.

Do you have a little one? Specifically a little girl? You can easily make this fun Valentine’s Day Card Holder with a cereal box like I did for Valentine’s Day with Plaid Crafts.

The Inspiration Board: Creative Party 193 & Homemade Ribbon Wreath

FROM MY ARCHIVES | HOMEMADE RIBBON WREATH

Hello friends. Welcome to The Inspiration Board Creative Party. Did you catch the features from last week’s party? Beautiful projects were shared as always. So, what have you been working on? Home décor, furniture makeovers, cooking and baking, sewing, crafting? I can’t wait to see your project.

So let’s get this creative party started. Share your creativity by linking up below. I love pinning and sharing your projects. Remember, the features will now be on Monday.

The Inspiration Board: Spotlight 192 & Fire Engine Red Inspiration

Welcome back everyone. Did you have a nice weekend? I hope so. Mine was busy, busy, busy but it was all fun and filled with family, food and fun. Thank you to all of you who visited last week, a big thank you for all your lovely comments and to those of you who shared a project on The Inspiration Board. In case you didn’t have a chance to visit last week, here’s a little recap of what I shared.

Sweet Heart Inspiration |  Thought Bubble Bulletin Board  |  Valentine Packaging

Are you ready for the features? It’s another gorgeous post filled with stunning inspiration.

THE INSPIRATION PINBOARD: Sweet Hearts

Hello Friends and happy Friday! We’re a week or so away from the day of LOVE, so I thought I’d round up some beautiful “sweet heart” inspiration. Aren’t these ideas gorgeous? Enjoy the weekend ~ I have a jam packed weekend. I’m driving to my son’s college to see his volleyball game. They’re playing Stanford so it should be a great match. Then on Sunday, we’re celebrating my brother’s birthday and my  Dad’s 94th birthday. Which reminds me, I have to bake a cake too. Oh my!

EXTRA CREDIT: Tokens of Confection {Martha Stewart Living}

The February issue of Martha Stewart Living is brimming with great inspiration. I love pretty packages and this story on turning ordinary chocolates into a special personalized gift with beautiful and unique packaging is right up my alley. Wood grain boxes are made by covering plain boxes with wood veneer and then stenciling them. A great way to package up treats without a heart or doily in sight.

ETCETERAS: Thought Bubble Bulletin Board

As part of the FloraCraft® Make It: Fun® Wall Art Challenge I came up with this fun Thought Bubble Bulletin Board. The bulletin board is a fabric covered foam sheet and it was super easy to cut out and create.

The Inspiration Board: Creative Party 192 & DIY Skeleton Leaves

FROM MY ARCHIVES :  DIY Skeleton Leaves

Welcome to The Inspiration Board Creative Party. I’m enjoying the new schedule here on homework. In case you missed the announcement last week, this link party will still go up on Tuesday BUT, it will now remain open until Saturday. More time to link up and more time for others to check out your links. The features are now on Monday. This will give me the weekend to go through the links and choose the featured projects.

So let’s get this creative party started. Share your creativity by linking up below. I love pinning and sharing your projects. Remember, the features will now be on Monday.

The Inspiration Board: Spotlight [features from 191]

Welcome back friends. Today starts the first full week of my new blog post schedule and so we’re kicking things off with the features from last week’s creative party. In case you missed my previous announcement, The Inspiration Board Creative Party will now stay open longer and run from Tuesday through Saturday. Features will go up on Monday. Enjoy these fantastic projects and I’ll see you back here tomorrow for The Inspiration Board Creative Party.

And in case you didn’t have a chance to drop in last week, here’s what I shared.

Pretty Packages Round Up  |  Pasta Sauce Jars to Spice Jars  |  Free Printable Spice Labels

And now for the projects in the Spotlight this week: