Inspiration indeed

I very glad that spring has finally arrived but I must admit I'm not quite as enthused with the spring weeding as I once was. I might just be getting weary in well doing. ;^) It just seems to me I'm always going over the same old ground and not really seeing much progress. I'm thinking there are going to be more shrubs in the cart than perennials from now on. But I've still time to be surprised by the late bloomers, so here is hoping.

I was happy to leave the weeding and to go visit the grand kiddies. They were my reward for doing my farmer's errands. I got a new rake and I got some stabilizers for the Thread project.

I've been pondering the veranda. I needed something to inspire the decor for it. While cruising various blogs I read that a floor cloth (rug) can cozy up an outdoor space. So I had my eyes open while I was out and about and yahoo! ...

Now this doesn't look like much but it 'spoke' to me.

The veranda is an outside room with screens, not glass. The floor is just as you see it, worn rust coloured paint with some 'oops' from various projects that weren't to be done in the house. That Rooster of mine!!! It is our main entrance and I need to find ways to welcome visitors and discourage my farmer from using it as a storage/work room.

This great deal came with a 5' x 7' rug, a long runner, 20" x 54" and this small mat 18" x 30". All for the great price of $38 which included the taxes. There are a lot of colours in the stripes and dark is probably more practical. So now I have a place to start.

I went to the thrift shop and got a few good things including 2 pillows, and an aqua pail.

I also got a few articles of clothing as I'm also cruising blogland for style inspiration. I am NOT ready for any big reveal in that particular department.

BUT...

This rolling cart was going to fit in the car with all my other stuff somehow. Mixed media supplies get ready to be rolled! YES!!!