real life.

our crabapple tree is full of pretty buds and blossoming flowers.  the scent is beautiful and the hope of yummy jelly to be made this year lends a sweet dose of pleasure while i am working out in the yard ...

all our trees have exploded in fresh green leaves and the grass is growing like mad.  if you live in the south, you know our spring came a bit early this year.  our azaleas are big fluffy bushes of pinks and magentas, even some whites, bulbs broke through the soil and bloomed early, my daffodils are still making their way up though, thankfully they held on a little bit longer.  the beauty lasts such a short time, it is nice when we can take the time to enjoy it.

and onto the not so pretty side of spring ... servicing my zero turn radius lawn mower, which i drive like a turtle!  this morning, first thing, i learned how to change the oil and oil filter (what a sense of accomplishment!!) since Woody is out of commission and unable to do it himself.  Nathan gave me yet another driving lesson and as time permits, we will split the yard duties as Woody continues to heal.

just one more coat on the top and my sewing table is complete.  so sorry about the picture, this is a stinky room to photograph anything in.

when time permits ... do you hear a pattern here?? ... these fabrics will become my swoon block number 3.  

and since strawberries are my very favorite fruit to use in fabrics and decor ... i just could not sign off with out first showing you a favorite fat quarter of mine.

xoxo