To-Do Wish List

I am a list maker, I love lists. I will add things to a list that have already been completed just so I can cross them off the list. My husband wants lists of things that I want him to do. These lists are less fun to make but nice since when I do make them, the items on them almost always all get done.

I was reading over at simply radiant and noticed her post of things she would like to do this summer. So, in honor of the beginning of July and the commencement of the nice weather, here's my To Do Wish List (a combination of need and want-to do's)

1. Till between my trees in the front yard to give them some breathing room
2. Can the veggies from Rhonda and my garden
3. Spend time at my parents cabin with friends and family for at least 2 weekends
4. Attach chicken wire around the porch to prevent future skunks
5. Landscape front garden and replace shrubs
6. Go for ice cream with my hubby (obviously more than once)
7. Reorganize and clean out the garage
8. Finish the 2 quilts I have started
9. Go waterskiing
10. Stain the deck (done. See, it's satisfying that one item is complete)
11. Go for gelati

What items would/do you have on your summer list?

Garage Sale

I went to my hometown today to spend some quality time with my mom and to have a garage sale. A small town, signs on the corner, tables in the driveway deal. In anticipation of the sale, I went through each room in my house yesterday and added anything that wasn't beautiful, useful or had sentimental value to the bin (read Peter Walsh's 'It's all too much' for more info and inspiration). Well, maybe I wasn't as ruthless as I could have been, but I did feel satisfied with the boxes of sale items I managed to collect. My hubby made us some garage sale signs (the advantage of having a husband in the graphics industry), my mom picked up some pre-printed price stickers and borrowed some tables and we were set. My Uncle also brought items to add to the sale and my Grandma came with banana cake and butter tarts. We enjoyed fresh, sun-brewed iced tea and enjoyed the beautiful day. At the end of it all I made just over $40 and managed to unload all of my large items. Whatever is left at the end of tomorrow will go the the local thrift store. Overall, it was an enjoyable day in the sun.

Any garage sale (hosting or attending) plans for the summer?

April (and May) Showers bring June Flowers?

I'm not sure what the weather has been like where you live, but I'm beginning to feel like spring needs to hurry up and arrive. I have plans (landscaping, gardening, bonfires, outdoor painting projects, water sports) and the need for warm weather considering that we only have until the end of September (at the maximum) until Fall arrives. I needed a pick-me-up so I stopped by the grocery store after work for some flowers. To my delight, there were tubs of discounted flowers (who doesn't love a good deal?) so I picked out 3 bunches of yellow flowers. Yes, they are the lowly carnation, but I was inspired by flower arrangements on www.absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com using carnations. I found a tin can that was left over from a previous craft project, cut the flowers down, and placed them on my bedside table. It makes me so happy as I sit down to type this and share it with you.

I'm curious, what are your spring/summer plans and projects for this year?