Dust Bunnies Beware

{ courtesy of apartmenttherapy.com }

As Spring approaches so does the urge to nest and clean. The enviable spring cleaning is creeping closer. I like freshening up the house with new accessories and re-organizing cabinets and closets. With Spring Break coming up in a week, I have started my list of things to do, cleaning being one. I love the school teacher schedule because it allows you to catch up on things at the appropriate times, Spring Break being well placed for gardening and cleaning. So stop over at OrganizedHome  to see a great Spring Cleaning Chore Checklist to help guide your efforts. Go check it out and get your home ready for the warm weather! 

© The Simple Wife

New Sprouts and Cupcakes!

Two of my favorite things. As Erik and I were working 'round the house this weekend, I came across these little ones poking their way up through the mulch. My hostas. I love seeing the return of my winter sleepers in the spring. They are so green and vibrant and determined to get out, and that's exactly how I feel!

We took Sunday off from house work. Erik went golfing and I went to have dinner with my family. This Sunday's family dinner took place on the ol' Square at Marietta Pizza. The best place to get a huge, thick, and crispy slice of Sicilian Pizza. It was amazing. Afterwards the fam came over to our place for desserts. I filled the house with the sweet smell of cupcakes earlier in the day. We sat and indulged in our treats and watched a little America's Funniest Home Videos, a family tradition several years in the making. It was a great weekend.

© The Simple Wife

Spring is Almost Sprung

It's a gloomy day in Georgia. The sky is covered in clouds and the rain is no where near done, but my Spring plants are making their slow debut. 

{ Endless Summer Blue Hydrangea }

{ Camelia }

{ Eyonymous Shrubs }

{ Day Lilies }

I can't wait for some color in the landscaping. I'm not a big flower person- I usually stick with white petals- but the evergreen shrubs need some soft blooms to hang with. I still have hostas to sprout, and annuals to plant in my containers. Some creepy, crawly vines may also be in order for our front porch, no final decision on those yet. Slow and steady...

© The Simple Wife