DIY: Mailbox Makeover

When we moved into the house there was a black, dusty, dirty mailbox hanging next to the front door (and strategically covering up a big dent in the siding).

We could have just bought a new mailbox, but that's no fun!  By giving the old one a makeover we saved $20 and are now the proud owners of a one-of-a-kind mailbox that color coordinates with the porch.

It's hard to pick out an accent color to go with the rusty red siding and white trim, but we're both feeling pretty good about the purple. 

Supplies

• spray paint
• mailbox

Cost:  $4-$18 depending on whether or not you need to buy a mailbox

Wicked Mint on Main Street

Wicked Mint pillows and dishtowels are now being sold in Beacon, NY at the über cute shop, Clay, Wood & Cotton located right on Main Street next to Bank Sq. coffee.

Be sure to stop by the shop the next time you're in the Hudson Valley!  Clay, Cotton & Wood also hosts lots of classes, workshops & events.

We Love a Gala

Last night I went to the LOVE Benefit,  WET Productions' annual gala.  It was AWESOME.  I don't know what was my favorite part...the space (Angel Orensanz Foundation), the food, the short plays, or all the amazing people in the room.  Sasha and Victoria know how to throw an amazing party.  (And lots of love to Sasha who has a baby on the way any day now!)

Sasha and Victoria sit on stage as Nora Ephron presents and award to Linda Obst

Oh, I know what was my favorite part!  Taking photos in front of the step & repeat and pretending that we're Real Housewives of NYC.

Piper and her mom looking fabulous.

Colleen & Piper acting casual

Giving Jill Zarin, Bethenny Frankel & Kelly Bensimon a run for their money.

Veggies on the Horizon

I have a massive layer of rock about 6 inches under the grass.  I think it's cause my town is at the bottom of a mountain.  Either that or there is an ancient burial ground in my back yard. I've given up trying to work my way through the rocks and for the vegetable garden I built a raised bed.

This rhubarb has been in the family for years.  Seriously.  My grandmother grew it along the house for the longest time. When my grandparents passed away, and my aunt & uncle moved into the house, my uncle moved the plants to a more spacious location and they grew like crazy.  I took a cluster of rhubarb from my uncle's patch and planted it by my driveway.

On March 21st it looked like this:

On April 14th it looked like this.  It's creepy.  I think I hear her calling me at night.  Feed me, Ry-Ry, feeeeed me!

A Weekend of Homeownership

This weekend Abe and I got to hang out and do things around the house & yard, which is something I've been dying to do for months.

Even Paws got to step outside, which is a huge deal for all of us - he has been an indoor cat for 9 years!

This is literally a shot of his first steps onto the front porch.  His face is priceless.

Well, he's still an indoor cat and will never actually be allowed to roam free, but a hang out sesh on the porch was enough excitement to knock him out.