Ok I know its Tuesday and your probably looking for a DIY project....or how about a quick and easy Summer recipe!

Yummy roasted vine ripe tomatoes

What you need:

4-6 vine ripe tomatoes

Coarse sea salt

Fresh oregano

Olive oil

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Cut tomatoes in 1/4inch slices. Place in one layer on a oiled foil lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with sea salt and oregano. Now kind of shake some olive oil on top of them. Place in a 325 degree oven for 2 hours. Once cooled you can pack them in an air tight container and keep for up to 1 week! So yummy!

These are perfect as a side, in salad, over pasta, in a sandwich or just a snack!

So I am still working on my house, and sewing up a storm. I need to get outside today and do some gardening. Plus the fresh air would do me good! Over the weekend I did a custom order for a loyal (and always sweet) customer. I think it came out super cute! I am even considering making them for the shop! What do you think?
Well off I go to get dressed ( yes, dressed. That is a perk of working from home) and tend to my wee-little garden.
Maybe I will share some garden pics in the future :)
Cheers!

Make your own Terrarium!

A project that has been around forever, but now has taken on new life in the home decor world. I love terrariums! If your lazy you can always head on over to the high-end florist and have one made for you, I personally am to cheap. I am here to show you it can be cheap, fun, and you don't need a green thumb to do it.

Materials: Glass container - I like to search the local thrift stores for weird jars, but you can find some inexpensive jars with lids at Target or any other local department store.

Gravel- you can get gravel at the hardware store or just pull some off your driveway, but remember to wash it before you use it.

Charcoal- You can get this at the grocery store or hardware store.

Sand or Soil- depending on the plant life you choose, you will need sand or soil. Sand for desert plants, and soil for succulents. All can be purchased at home& garden stores.

Plants- pick plants that will work well in this environment (mini cacti, jade plants, ivy, small palms, mini begonia, moss, and ferns)

Optional- rocks or other little statues or Dode-dads.

Step 1) wash glass container you plan to use

Step 2) add one layer of gravel, then a layer of charcoal, now a a-2 inch layer of sand or soil.

Step 3) Now it is time to add your plants. A good tool is a pair of chopsticks to help you poke plants into soil. Remember to use thick rubber or leather gloves for handling cacti.

Step 4) Add any little nik-naks or rocks at this time. I added a cute little plastic deer to live in mine :)

Now your terrarium is finished. Remember to place terrarium in a place that has suitable light for your plants. Also keep in mind some plants do not like terrarium lids (like cacti) .

Watering your terrarium: A good watering once every 2 weeks is enough. Soil should dry out between watering's for dry climate plants. Succulents require the least amount of watering. Usually the lid will keep in moisture making the terrariums a self contained eco-system.

Have fun and happy planting!

Cheers

xoxox