Weekly Love Letter for Friday, May 22nd

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“Planting time! I am absolutely terrible with plants, but I care so much about my herb garden that I manage to keep them alive despite my brown thumb. This year, I’ve added mint to my assortment. I hear it’s pretty much a weed, let’s hope I have success with it. I’m missing cilantro, and I wonder if it’s too late to grow it from seed? What are your favorite herbs to grow? Any tips for me?”

*I’ve only been to two of these! I think that means it’s time to plan another trip. How many have you been to?

*BRILLIANT! Why shouldn’t we use pickle brine (in moderation) while cooking? It’s pre-seasoned vinegar!

*Have you seen this beautiful photography?

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“Ooooh, the first long weekend of the summer! It’s finally here! We’re hosting some family visiting from Southern CA and apparently that means we “need” a grill. I think we’ve needed a grill for months! As we narrowed down the options last night, I went to sleep dreaming about grilled corn and grilled pizza and grilled flank steak. Join me in my Forrest Gump moment and tell me your grilling faves? I may not see the inside of a kitchen at dinner time for the next several days!

I’ve been obsessed with unique Etsy items this past week. It’s amazing how many beautiful and different things you can find there! I thought I’d devote my faves this week to some beautiful products from the site:

* A beautiful ceramic hanging planter. There are holes in the ceilings for hooks all over our house, wouldn’t this be a lovely addition to my office?

*HANDMADE in SPAIN: this Mid Century Scandinavian Side Table.

* Why, yes, I WOULD like this NH maker’s ceramic herringbone plates!

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One year ago: DIY no-sew pillowcase