The Beginning

I am beyond interested in this urban farming trend that we have going on in Portland. I really think its much more than a trend...perhaps its more of a movement. But anyhow, one of the (many) reasons I chose this apartment that we are now in was for the huge garden space that it came with. Today I planted my first indoor start - red bell peppers. I guess the trick to getting these guys to actually turn red is to start a little early with them. SO here we go. Hoping for some nourishing and delicious RED bell peppers!

February Snow...

Checking on the Chickens

Taking a break to warm up...

Can't wait to go back out!

Magic

If I could sum up my idea of the perfect childhood with one word, that would be it. Magic. One of my favorite stories as a kid was Peter Pan, with the lost boys and pirates and fairies - endless inspiration for a game of make-believe.  And it never hurt to have an awesome fort involved.

The first time I saw the Royal Tenenbaums I knew I wanted to make something like Richie's fort for my future kid(s).

So when I saw this the other day I became instantly obsessed with making a teepee for Koze. A place that will be his own cozy, magic filled space and that will hopefully nurture his imagination and creativity.  So this is my project for the spring. Koze's teepee. 

inspiration: you are the river

and here's another cool space that I loved...if only my apartment was big enough to accommodate a house. :)

inspiration: Kate Pruitt

saturday dance song