New BLOOMing artwork and a summer sale!

 In between gardening projects, I finally found time to finish my 'Bloom Where You're Planted' prints and list them in my Etsy shop. This is the 1st piece of brand-new artwork I've created since before I got pregnant with my son (over 3 years ago). Woot! Woot! To celebrate, I'm offering 15% off all purchases from my shop (with Coupon Code: BLOOM. Good through the end of August). Happy Day!!! :)

Shalom Schultz  Designs on Etsy

My Bargain Shade Garden

Back in April, I promised I would share a pic of my flea market planters that I scored for just $16, once they were all filled in. Now that it's mid-June, they are looking quite lovely, if I do say so myself. The two long wooden ones sit on either side of my porch, where a blend of New Guinea Impatiens, regular Impatiens, Vinca Vine and Coleus thrive in the shade. Didn't get the big metal tub planted this year, as I had too much yardwork to do before the bugs and heatwave arrived, but there's always next year. 

A Negative Mind Will Never Give You A Positive Life

This is so true, in life as well as in business. You can't prevent setbacks and disappointments, but you CAN choose to believe that better things are on the horizon. Find something that interests you and immerse yourself in it. Enthusiasm and positivity will follow.  Beautiful print by vol25 on Etsy.

Be Yourself. Everyone Else Is Taken

Good reminder. Don't fall into the trap of constantly comparing yourself to others...we are all meant to be unique. Art print by emilymcdoweldraws.

My Russian Sage and The Scent of Summer

The Bluebells are gone and my Irises are already starting to fade, but while I'm waiting for my Purple Coneflowers to explode into bloom in July, I have purple, wavy and deliciously-scented Russian Sage.

'Sooner Or Later We All Quote Our Mothers' art print

I had a very relaxing, stay-at-home-and-do-nothing kind of Mothers Day yesterday and didn't even get online (except to check the weather, since it was so stormy) with my 2 favorite people. Those are the best kinds of days. Proud to be a mom and even to have my husband (occasionally) compare me to my own mother...the older I get the less I mind, lol. 

(btw, I saw this photo on Facebook and loved it, but am having trouble finding the original website to give credit...if anyone knows who this gorgeous artwork belongs to, please let me know!)

Bluebells in the Morning

This is the first thing I see when I open my curtains each morning. These gorgeous bluebells come up every year on their own and are the first flowers to bloom each spring - a very welcome sight after a long winter. I love to sit in my kitchen and just admire them while I sip my tea or coffee. It puts me in a great mood for the rest of the day!