A break from deleting spam comments...

Just logging into typepad and for whatever reason have had 15 spam comments in quick succession from different spammers... such a pain. I mean what is the point for them to do that when commenting is moderated on this blog.

Oh well, just makes things tidier for any readers I suppose as they don't have to see the casino-viagra-ugg-money-laundering "adverts" popping up here. ;)

So moving onto something nicer... Pinterest inspiration.

Here are a few things that caught my eye this week...

As my dad knows very well, I seem to be in a bulb obsession state right now. In fact I am rather obsessed with trying to cultivate some ranunculas this year, simple because I keep seeing beautiful pins like this:

...all the time. And well, I have bought some mixed bulbs to try out and if there is success this year may invest in some specific varieties and colours next year. Fingers crossed! I have also bought a cactus dahlia bulb, some fresia bulbs and possible a few begonia bulbs but can't quite recall... I am obviously hoping for a sunny summer!

I have also been intrigued by many freezer-meal pins I have seen, where the idea is that you buy a load of produce for a list of meals, prep them all ready to be cooked then put them in freezer bags and freeze until needed. Apparently it can save you money and also make life easier, but I am not sure how it will work for feeding one... perhaps I will need to invite the family round when I finally give this a go!

Next up, time for some gratuitous eye candy... who wouldn't want to try some of these?? Milk and cookie cupcakes:

And I love this DIY Easter egg garland, how cute!

And finally, I'll end on a bit of Patriotic glory - what an amazing quilt:

Wish I had the talent and vision to make something so beautiful and unique.

In the meantime, I shall just vicariously enjoy seeing what other much talented people come up with. ;o)

Comments

[Elizabeth]

I've never had much luck with bulbs (except daffodils--you just can't kill them!) but all those lovely flowers in the vase makes me want to try again. Maybe I'll get just a few this year and see how it goes.

[BevS97]

Hmm, the freezer prep is interesting. I buy mince and chicken and split it into meal size bags and freeze it, but I never thought of doing veg as well.

I shall investigate!

[BevS97]

PS - I think Freezer meals would work well for one. Make up the recipe and then split it into 4 bags rather than 2.

Or make up a dish and split it into 3 or 4 dishes and freeze individual portions.

[Handmade by Natty]

I think I just need to sit down and make the time to plan it out and see what I fancy. I keep seeing so many pins and the meals look good, some look like they would be seriously bad for the diet but delicious, however I like the look of many of the Mexican style options. There is currently room in the freezer to experiment!

Elizabeth, good luck with your flowers this year. :) I wasn't around much last summer to keep any summer pots and it wasn't a glorious summer for much of the best flower months. This year I'm not planning on any big holidays so am looking forward to having some quality time out in the garden amongst the pots on my beanbag with a nice cool drink and a good book. ;o)